Written by Conal Lane I’m sure I specified Munster would score 10 points rather than win by 10 last time around… never mind that, this week brings the lowly Dragons to Irish Independent Park and a much changed starting lineup for the men in red. Four players have been released from Ireland duty (Rory Scannell … More HOW TO SLAY A DRAGON: Munster Vs Dragons Preview
CBC Vs Ardscoil Ardscoil have a strong side, you don’t make it this far without one, but CBC should really be underlining their their title credentials here. Verdict: CBC by 14 PBC Vs Munchin’s Too evenly matched sides here and it could really swing either way. However, we’re going to back PBC because of their … More Junior Cup Quarter Final Predictions
Written by Conal Lane Come the day, Come the hour, Come the Six Nations and the annual test of provincial squad depth, this week more so due to a rescheduled fixture. A healthy (unlucky?) 13 Munster representatives in the Ireland squad this year, for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations means a debut … More BACK TO BUSINESS: Munster Vs Edinburgh Preview
‘We beat the All Blacks, we can beat anyone’ Form The Six Nations is a championship. A test of consistency, one week to the next. Supporters remember 2016 for the two blockbuster performances. Defeating South Africa on their home turf for the first time and famously overcoming the All Blacks in Chicago What isn’t mentioned … More Hold Your Horses: Ireland Six Nations Preview
PBC Vs Crescent Presentation should overcome the hurdle of Crescent with relative ease and continue on their ways to Senior Cup silverware. Verdict: PBC by 15 CBC Vs Ardscoil Ardscoil are still hurting from there PBC thrashing in round one but they will relish this second opportunity following their bye to the quarters. The … More Senior Cup Quarter-Final Predictions
Written by Denis Hayes Senior Cup Munster Schools Senior Cup: Round 1, Glenstal Abbey School vs Saint Clements College Date: 17/1/17, Venue: UL 4G pitches, Time: 2:30pm Glenstal look to have a serious side this year and while they won’t be taking a good St. Clements side lightly they themselves will surely back themselves to express … More Glenstal Vs Clements Preview
Glenstal Vs Clements The City Cup champions clash with the ultimate outsiders in this one. Both sides will have the chance to make a big statement for themselves but on paper, there should only be one winner Verdict: Glenstal by 20+ Ardscoil Rís Vs PBC There will be no shame in losing to this PBC side for … More Senior Cup Predictions: First Round
Glenstal Vs Clements Little expectation here in the grand scale of things, nor as respective teams or as a fixture. Glenstal have been hot and cold this season but should have the firepower to squeeze past their first round opponents. Verdict: Glenstal by 10 Ardscoil Rís Vs PBC Neither team will be expected to go all the … More Junior Cup Predictions: First Round
The only Champions Cup fixture of the weekend is a hugely significant one. Munster travel to the city of light in the rescheduled game between themselves and Ronan O’Gara’s Racing 92. Racing’s interest may be partly diminished by the reality that their hopes of progressing have already been extinguished, but history suggests they will refuse to … More RACING HEART: Munster Vs Racing Preview
Written by Conal Lane The men in red served up a pretty decent St Stephen’s day dinner for us a few days ago, making Leinster look like a bunch of headless turkeys (gettit?). New Years Eve brings an away trip to Galway to face a Connacht team with over twenty players on the injury list, … More NEW YEAR’S EVENING: Munster Vs Connacht Preview
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