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
Written by Conal Lane Less than a fortnight ago the emotional kaleidoscope that was Munster vs Glasgow took place, itself barely a week after the shellshocking news that Anthony Foley had passed away on the morning of what was due to be Munster’s first Champions Cup game of the season. Munster’s season almost re-started on … More NEWFOUND BELIEF: Munster Vs Ospreys Preview
Written By Conal Lane We begin 2016-17 against the Scarlets, hopefully with a repeat of the same 31-15 scoreline from last May, but I don’t want to curse it. New season, new coach, new recruits and an outstanding new away strip. It’s a fun change to feel genuine positivity and hopeful anticipation for the coming … More Out of The Blocks: Munster Vs Scarlets Preview
Join our Pro 12 Fantasy League with the pin 711890-57 Benetton Treviso Predicted Finish: 10th Star Player: Marty Banks Key Man: Alessandro Zanni One to Watch: Ian McKinley Greatest Strength: The impressive signings of Tito Tebaldi, Tomasso Allan, Marty Banks, Luke McLean and Ian McKinley should strengthen their halfback options significantly. Eduardo Gori had previously been the cornerstone … More Munster Haka Pro 12 Guide 2016/2017
Friday Chiefs v Crusaders: 8.35 Predicted winner: Chiefs by 5 First Try Scorer: Damian McKenzie Brumbies V Reds: 10.40 Predicted winner: Brumbies by 20 First Try Scorer: Joe Tomane Saturday Sunwolves V Waratahs: 6.15 Predicted winner: Waratahs by 30 First Try Scorer: Israel Folau Hurricanes V Blues: 8.35 Predicted winner: Hurricanes by 10 First Try Scorer: Beaude … More Super Rugby Is Back! – Round 15 Predictions
Written by Conal Lane Overview It seems Munster have not wilted just yet, the outstandingly named Mr Rassie Erasmus may well have Champions Cup rugby to look forward to in his first season in charge. There lies the small matter of the Scarlets to overcome first though. Both teams coming off the back of a … More Munster V Scarlets Preview: The Last Stand
League Position: 7th Form: WLWLD Danger Man: Sam Davies Greatest Strength: Ability to break a line, quality from 9-13 Greatest Weakness: Retaining a lead. Reasons to be wary: – Sam Underhill’s appliance of pressure on outhalves with tough tackling a worry for Keatley. – Springbok JJ Engelbrecht has just arrived and will be looking … More Rival Watch: Ospreys
England England will be heavily tested after a poor World Cup and it is yet to be seen if their new coaching staff will improve them or drive then further into the ground. With two extremes in mind, we’ve went with a middle of the pack finish. Star Man: Jonathan Joseph One To Watch: Maro Itoje … More TEAM BY TEAM GUIDE: SIX NATIONS
Via Munster Haka Schools Ardscoil Ris Ardscoil will admittedly come into this year’s Junior Cup with a weaker set-up than previous seasons but with some individual inspiration they have a chance of defying the odds. Rating: 4/10 Captain: Ferdia Lyons Star Man: Adam McNamara Opening Game: St Munchins Predicted Finish: 2nd Round Bandon Grammar Bandon are … More MHS Team by Team Guide: Munster Junior Cup
Munster fans across the province have been kept eerily tight lipped all week in the build up to a colossal meeting with the Leicester Tigers on this Saturday evening. It’s a strange situation for the provincial supporters but when the events of the past two weeks are taken into account, little, it could be said, … More Munster Vs Leicester Tigers Preview
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