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

Erasmus and Nienaber To Munster a Done Deal?

We’ve known for a while now that Rassie Erasmus to Munster is almost a certainty but no official word has yet been announced. Now however, a source close to South African rugby has not only stated that the ex-Springboks coach will arrive in the province next season but that he is also set to bring ‘defence guru’ Jacques Nienaber … More Erasmus and Nienaber To Munster a Done Deal?

Keith Donovan Column: A Solution To Munster’s Problems

Thomond Park on a cold winter’s night in 2004. Harlequins v Munster in a Heineken Cup Pool game. The rain is coming in sideways and so cold I spotted one man pour tea on his feet at half time. We forever expected glamour games in those days as the Munster pot simmered away just waiting … More Keith Donovan Column: A Solution To Munster’s Problems

Opinion: Criticism of Thomond Park Bullies Ludicrous

The media has been flooded in recent days in the aftermath of the Thomond Park faithful’s treatment towards Munster miss-fit Ian Keatley. The twenty eight year-old was of course withdrawn by coach Anthony Foley with just ten minutes to go against the Leicester Tigers upon a grim evening of missed kicks and tackles, to a telling, ironic … More Opinion: Criticism of Thomond Park Bullies Ludicrous

5 Players to Watch Out for in this Weekend’s Provincial Champions Cup Action

This weekend is huge when it comes to the European Cup with all the Irish sides coming up against strong opposition these are the five players who will cause carnage for the provinces looking to progress in the competition. Ma’a Nonu Starting big (very big!) it’s the All Black veteran centre who has started to … More 5 Players to Watch Out for in this Weekend’s Provincial Champions Cup Action