When the Summer internationals wrap up, the all-absorbing FIFA World Cup comes to a close and you’re left anticipating the return of the regular rugby season, you begin to dream of what could be. Could this be the season we go that bit further? Is there something different about us this time around? As Munster … More The Season Of Expectation
The heat has been turned up a degree or two for this week’s Junior Cup action as attention turns to the quarterfinals. Check out our predictions, leave yours, and follow all the action over the next few days with Munster Haka Schools or the Munster Haka app. St Munchin’s Vs St Clement’s Tuesday 30 January, Thomond Park … More JUNIOR CUP PREVIEW: Quarter-Finals
A new season, a new competition, 14 teams, 2 conferences and a lot of countries, the Pro 14 is almost upon us. With a major shakeup on our hands, that brings plenty of food for thought, and with that mind we hope our predictions will both intrigue and excite you for the new season. Conference … More Munster Haka Guinness Pro 14 Preview 2017/2018
AS I STRUTTED my way to the Thomond turnstiles last January, Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ fittingly boomed from the heart of the fortress. The men in red had been stopped just once in their previous ten games, were just off the back of two derby wins and ready to steamroll the visiting Racing 92 … More Don’t Stop Me Now: Munster 2017/2018 Season Preview
Written by Conal Lane Surviving by the skin of their teeth, the men in red managed to eke out a 10-7 victory against a gritty Glasgow side who now have a tough task to make the PRO12 playoffs. It wasn’t exactly vintage viewing in Cork last week, but the 16th man was treated to an … More BIG WEEKEND: Munster Vs Ulster Preview
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
hursday Limerick’s City Cup Champs take on Ard Scoil on Thursday at 2:30 and it’s live on Eir Sport. Glenstal started off with a comfortable 27-10 win over St.Clements in the first round before reaching the semis with another convincing win over Rockwell. They in fact look the most likely to defeat heavy favourites PBC, but … More SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: Glenstal Vs Ardscoil
Cup dark horses Bandon take on favourites PBC in what is set to be a classic semi-final this Wednesday afternoon (2pm, Eir Sport) PBC come into the fixture off the back of a thrashing of Ardscoil and a 16-3 triumph against Crescent in the quarters. They’re heavy favourites to keep that kind of form against … More SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: PBC Vs Bandon
All predicted finishes refer to the overall table while the top two read as champions and runners up in the knockout stage also. Blues Star Man: Sonny Bill Williams One To Watch: Rieko Ioane Predicted Finish: 6th Best Thing About Them: Sonny Bill or their jersey. Maybe Sonny Bill in the jersey. Super Haka Fans: Ronan Calvert, Conor Hayes, … More Super Rugby 2017: Team by Team Guide
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
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