The game began well with each side looking threatening. However, an error from Castletroy out-half, Andrew Shanahan, allowed Comp to grab an early lead with a try from James McKeogh. It was converted by Jack Delaney to make the early score 7-0. The weather deteriorated and so did the handling of both sides with multiple … More JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL REPORT: Crescent Overcome Castletroy Challenge
Limerick rivals Crescent and Castletroy go head to head in tomorrow’s Junior Cup semi-final at UL (2pm) Crescent come into this one following a comfortable 21-5 win over Rockwell and are being tipped to repeat that level of performance in the semis. Castletroy had a similar result on their last day out as they put … More JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: Crescent Vs Castletroy
‘Player Profile’ is the name that we’ve stuck to player analysis pieces that feature up and coming youngsters playing for Munster. Unfortunately, with the exception of Jack O’Donoghue, our player profiles over on Facebook proved the kiss of death to every single player that featured, with Brian Haugh, Luke O’Dea, Darren Moroney and Paddy Butler among those to be released from the Munster … More PLAYER PROFILE: Fineen Wycherley
Cup favourites CBC take on PBC this Wednesday at 2pm in Irish Independent Park. PBC come into the fixture off the back of a comfortable win over St Munchin’s in the quarters and will look to keep their momentum going for Wednesday’s derby. CBC meanwhile have been superb throughout and hammered Ardscoil 30-8 in their quarter … More JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: CBC Vs PBC
The star performers from the Senior Cup semi-finals! James French (BGS) George Downing (GSA) Conor Burke (PBC) Adam McAuliffe (PBC) Mark McCarthy (PBC) Mark Fleming (GSA) Colin Deane (BGS) Jack O’Sullivan (PBC) Craig Casey (ASR) Ben Healy (GSA) Ronan Quinn (GSA) Luke Fitzgerald (GSA) Sean French (PBC) Jonathan Wren (PBC) Sean Hudson (BGS)
Written by Conal Lane Well the winning streak that stretched back as far as December and encompassed some typical Munster performances is over, shit happens I guess. A spirited second half performance from the Scarlets condemned the men in red to only a third PRO12 defeat of the season. More concerning for the outstandingly named … More CARDIFF CALLING: Munster Vs Cardiff Blues Preview
Denis Hayes reports from Thomond Park Glenstal immediately asked questions of the Ardscoil defence in the opening exchanges and after just two minutes a well worked play released full back Jack O’Mahony into space. O’Mahony evidently took little time to grow into the game as he pulled off a bit of magic with a chip over … More SENIOR CUP REPORT: Glenstal Go Through Despite Epic Ardscoil Efforts
Dirk-Jan Bakker reports from Irish Independent Park Heavy favourites PBC narrowly overcame a strong Bandon Grammar Side in the closing minutes of there semi-final fixture today at Irish Independent Park. Bandon opened the score just three minutes in after a clever set piece resulting in a penalty being awarded. Kicked over by BGS fullback Sean … More SENIOR CUP REPORT: Pres Pounce Late On To Clinch Senior Cup Final Spot
Ronan Calvert reports from Irish Independent Park 1′: The game kicks off 3′: A well-worked Bandon attack results in a penalty. Fullback Sean Hudson knocks it over. 3-0. 5′: PBC hit back from the kick off. A superb run from fullback Jonathan Wren was eventually stopped with a high tackle. Kicker Sean French’s penalty effort … More LIVE FEED: PBC VS Bandon
Every week of the super rugby season we will highlight a particular player who had a fantastic week and looks set to be a star in the future. This Week’s Beast is: Rieko Ioane. The Blues centre has been under the watchful eye of many spectators who expect huge things from the 19 year old. … More SUPER HAKA BEAST OF THE WEEK!: Week One
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