Rival Watch: A Breakdown of Munster’s 2016/17 Champions Cup Opposition

This morning (29/6/16), the Champions Cup draw for the upcoming season was made in Switzerland. Munster fans may feel that Rassie Erasmus’ side have been granted a tricky task once again this time around but as forth seeds we should accept that it could have been much worse. Indeed, this is how the draw panned … More Rival Watch: A Breakdown of Munster’s 2016/17 Champions Cup Opposition

Munster V Edinburgh Player Ratings: Mission Accomplished

Munster live for another day! Check out how we rated each man below. Dave Kilcoyne: 7  Under scrutiny for his performance against the best tighthead in the world for me, WP Nel, but his defence was ridiculous throughout. Niall Scannell: 6.5 Hot headed and somewhat sloppy but we appreciated his set piece when Sherry came on. … More Munster V Edinburgh Player Ratings: Mission Accomplished

Conal Lane Column: The Loss of Rugby Spirit in Munster

“To the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible” Derived from the motto of the MacCarthy clan under the kingdom of Desmond. A phrase stitched into the famous red jersey over the last number of years. Eight simple words that have so much meaning to myself and many, many others. The trouble is, there are just not enough of us … More Conal Lane Column: The Loss of Rugby Spirit in Munster

Pro 12 Road To Redemption: Munster V Leinster Preview

Munster, Leinster, the Aviva. It’s an absolute beaut of a fixture Tribute The blood runs through your brain from the first time you watch rugby in a Munster household to understand that this is the pinnacle of provincial rugby, television and well, emotional experience whilst on the couch. Leinster day is judgement day. Call it what … More Pro 12 Road To Redemption: Munster V Leinster Preview