Thursday 5 August, 2021
The experience in Johann van Graan’s team told against a youthful Leinster.
Niall Scannell is relishing going up against a heavyweight Toulouse pack on Saturday.
Johann van Graan is banking on Munster’ s fundamentals giving them an edge in Saturday’s Pro14 final.
It’s coming up on 10 years since Munster claimed silverware, beating Leinster would be a fine way of ending comparisons with the golden age.
The Munster and Ireland star is putting his family first by stepping away from rugby.
The Munster fullback produced a moment of individual magic in last weekend’s win against Connacht.
The brilliant playmaker could be last piece of the jigsaw needed by Munster.
The Ireland playmaker has endured a torrid run of injuries, but is finally off Munster’s injured list.
Soprano Cara O’Sullivan is fondly remembered in rugby circles.
However, front rows James Cronin and Rhys Marshall both sustained knee injuries against Leinster and will miss this weekend’s clash with Benetton.
Peter O’Mahony continues at 7 while Conor Murray is back to partner JJ Hanrahan.
The 21-year-old has started four consecutive games for the southern province.
Leinster feel they need to learn from last Friday’s game and Munster will surely look to do the same.
‘Multiple’ academy players have tested positive for the virus, and one senior player is self-isolating.
Having lost the creativity of Joey Carbery, the tight five was decimated at the weekend.
‘I’ve no doubt it’s not going to be the last case in Irish rugby in general over the foreseeable future.’
After a confirmed Covid-19 case in their academy last week, Munster will hope for a clean bill of health after this week’s tests.
The Athy man has effectively been on the road to recovery for 53 weeks since picking up an injury ahead of the World Cup.
12 years have passed since the Munster coach was first alerted to the outrageous talents of the Springbok second row.
The prop was handed a month-long suspension during sport’s hiatus during the pandemic.
The Munster head coach is counting down to 27 July and the inter-pros that follow in August.
CEO Ian Flanagan joined the province last year after years of working in football.
Munster confirmed the 29-year-old’s enforced retirement today.
An old song with an older tune is the soundtrack of modern Munster.
In addition to his role with the southern province, Dr Jamie Kearns has just returned to work at University Hospital Galway.
The visitors saw Sam Lousi red-carded in the first half at Thomond Park.
The Australian is happy with the upcoming schedule.
Peter O’Mahony says the English club are ‘the standard setters’ of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Johann van Graan’s side must not miss their opportunity to begin with a win in Swansea.
The wing proved to be a game-breaker in a closely-fought contest.
Dan McFarland will be eager to see his side show just what a much difference a year makes.
Tyler Bleyendaal will captain the southern province, while Tommy O’Donnell, Rory Scannelll and Mike Haley could feature off the bench.
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Paddy Butler and Peter McCabe have also linked up with the province during pre-season.
Johann van Graan name-checked some of the promising young players in the province.
New senior coach Stephen Larkham is looking forward to working with Joey Carbery.
Rugby runs in Craig Casey’s veins.
The IRFU and the southern province will begin the process of recruiting a replacement for the long-serving Fitzgerald.
The alternate jersey is sure to be a big seller.
