We have been providing you selection dilemmas for Munster’s 2015/2016 starting team and you have responded very well indeed. Check out the team that you voted for below: Admin Ronan
Southern Hemisphere talent is set to star for Munster New Zealand born Tyler Bleyendaal confirmed his move from the Crusaders to Munster last summer. Many of us felt much excitement as not only had the flyhalf previously worn the famous Baby Black jersey but he had in fact captained the U20 side and picked up a nomination … More Tyler Bleyendaal Expectations
In an era of financial imbalance, concussions and complications, we discuss the current state and future of the game that we all love. Will France’s dominance ever fade from European club rugby and will Super Rugby survive the French magnetism? What changes have to be made to support the players that put their bodies on … More PART ONE: Rugby is Dying, if Not Already Dead
JJ Hanrahan stole the show as Emerging Ireland put Emerging Italy to the sword at the Tbilisi Cup. Hanrahan, who joins Northampton Saints in August could well be on Joe Schmidt’s radar for the next two seasons as he once again showed that he is too good to be ignored. Assist #1 The Kerryman shows … More JJ Hanrahan Magical Performance V Emerging Italy
There is always a sense of guilt, sorrow and reluctance when criticizing vulnerable Ian Keatley – this accurately reflects why he is not a top outhalf. IAN Keatley joined Munster in the 2011 season as the record-breaking career of Ronan O’Gara began to come to a close. ‘ROG’ was a fan favourite and an icon of rugby all around the globe. Tying to … More Player Analysis: Ian Keatley
Toulouse finished Yoann Huget used to be our favourite Frenchman, however, he has now done more than enough to change our opinion. Reason #1: He committed this malicious offence last weekend. Arguably accidental but if not, it’s the dirtiest piece of play we’ve ever seen. Reason #2: He tried to introduce diving into the sport. … More Three Reasons why you should hate Yoann Huget
AN INSIGHT into Denis Hurley’s contribution to Munster in 2014/2015. Over the last two seasons, Munster have seen former fullback and wing Denis Hurley convert into a strong running, offloading and defensively rock solid inside centre. The St Munchin’s student, played in the centre during his school years but has since spent his professional career … More Player Analysis: Denis Hurley
This year saw the development of a local legend as he grew into the head coach position of Munster rugby. Anthony Foley was named as Rob Penney’s successor last summer despite his only previous coaching experience being forwards coach for the province and head coach of the Irish Wolfhounds against the English Saxons. The Killaloe man … More Anthony Foley: Season In Review
An 83rd minute Ian Keatley penalty earned Munster a dramatic bonus point away to Clermont. It was a tough game with moments of magic but ultimately Munster lost on the road leaving qualification hanging by a thread, PLAYER RATINGS John Ryan: 6 Ryan had a decent debut. Put in a few big hits but was under … More Clermont V Munster Player Ratings
The match is almost upon us and Munster are looking to get the better of the second half of this European back-to-back clash. The odds are so heavily stacked against us it is making it difficult to make any sort of prediction. Perhaps it’s ‘chip on the shoulder’ time again. Whatever happens, we need a … More Clermont V Munster Preview
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