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Youth movement in full swing - Simon Zebo comes up trumps for Munster's rugby team as Giovanni Trapattoni makes changes to the Republic of Ireland soccer team (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:31:01 PST

Munster’s Simon ZeboThere are times when the folly of youth is an asset, when the innocence of sporting immaturity can be a GodsendMunster rugby fans know that much Their winger Simon Zebo is only a kid in real sporting terms, but he is a kid going places and taking his team with him READ MORE

Ronan O’Gara ruled out of Munster’s Heineken Cup line up against Edinburgh (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:16:07 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ronan O’Gara has been ruled out of Munster’s Heineken Cup clash with Edinburgh at Thomond Park on Sunday after picking up a hamstring injury in the shock defeat to Racing Metro last weekend.

Have Ulster joined Munster and Leinster as the Elite European Rugby Teams? (IrishCentral)

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:30:15 PST

"Sometimes you just have to take it, shake hands and say well done"Leicester Coach Richard Cockerill's submission after their resounding loss against Ulster on Friday night was music to the ears of a set of fans that have, for a long time, been supporting the third best team in Irish rugbyUlster likely still are the third best team on the island of Ireland, but the gap is closing with each and every gameIrish rugby is definitely on the rise with all four teams now competing in the Heineken cup READ MORE

Sad days for Munster (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:00:10 PDT

Sad story to report from the Munster rugby camp as their players come to terms with the death of their strength and conditioning coach Paul DarbyshireA year ago Paul was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and died in the early hours of Monday morningHe passed away just as the province’s top players were engaged in a fundraising cycle from Limerick to Dublin in his honorReports in the papers say that the players involved, top internationals one and all, were numbed when the news broke just as they were preparing to take off on their travels READ MORE

Rugby: Leinster team set their sights on a double ahead of Thomand Park Munster match (IrishCentral)

Sat, 28 May 2011 07:38:35 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Coach for Leinster Joe Schmidt has named this side to play against Munster in Saturday’s Magners League Grand Final at Thomond Park in Limerick. The Heineken Cup winners are hoping for an unprecedented double.

Munster rugby team's sun setting (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:00:10 PST

There appears to be an air of finality surrounding some of the analysis of Munster’s Heineken Cup exit in France on SundayIt started with the Sky Sports coverage of the match in the Mediterranean port of ToulonMore than once, the Sky cameras highlighted the sun setting on the harbor and the commentator stressed the significance of the imageMunster’s exit at the pool stages of the Heineken Cup -- and with a game still to come at home to London Irish on Saturday -- means this is the first occasion they haven’t been in the quarterfinals since 1998 READ MORE

Rugby: Paul O’Connell set for Munster comeback (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:25:25 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Paul O’Connell is set to rejoin the Munster squad for their vital Heineken Cup showdown with Toulon at the Stade Mayol this Sunday.

O’Connell the former British & Irish Lions skipper had picked up a four week ban for striking Ospreys No.8 Jonathan Thomas in Munster's 22-16 European victory at Thomond Park on December 12 He had just comeback from a long-term groin problem.

John Hayes and flanker David Wallace will both join the squad. They left the field injured in last week’s Magner’s League victor over Glasgow at Musgrave Park.

Munster is currently second in Pool 3. They stand two points behind Toulon and one ahead of the Ospreys. Ospreys will face the London Irish in Reading this weekend.

Munster defeat Australians 15-6 in rugby clash (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:10:08 PST

Munster defeated Australia15-6 at Thomond Park in Limerick yesterday to claim another famous winIronically, Munster have an Aussie to thank for their victory Former Australian sevens captain Paul Warwick scored three penalties and a drop goal for the home team in terrible conditionsAustralia played their second string side but were never really a threat to a Munster side that was roared on by the crowd of over 21,000 READ MORE

Munster's Quinlan out of Lions rugby tour (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:56:35 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Munster's Alan Quinlan will play no part in the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa after he was banned for 12 weeks by the Independent Disciplinary Committee at the ERC headquarters in Dublin on Wednesday.

Hearing date set for Quinlan (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 May 2009 02:59:04 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Munster forward Alan Quinlan will discover if his place on the British and Irish Lions' tour to South Africa is under threat next Wednesday.

Leinster give Munster a licking (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:53:44 PDT

By: Carthal Dervan

This is going to be a very personal column, so apologies in advance to anyone it may offend or anyone looking for another Keano rant after his latest fundraising on behalf of the Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Leinster 25 Munster 6 (IrishCentral)

Sat, 02 May 2009 09:43:21 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Leinster reached their first Heineken Cup final by sensationally routing defending champions Munster 25-6 before a record-breaking crowd at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday evening.

Munster and Leinster name sides (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 May 2009 06:51:50 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Munster have made just one change to their side for Saturday's Heineken Cup semi-final against Leinster at Croke Park.

Tipoki heading home (IrishCentral)

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:46:09 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Munster have confirmed that Maori center Rua Tipoki will be returning home to New Zealand at the end of the season.

Munster 25 Connacht 10 (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:27:21 PDT

By: Irishcentral.com Staff Writer

Munster edged closer to the Magners League title with a 25-10 victory over Connacht at Thomond Park in Limerick on Saturday evening.

Munster team named for Warriors clash (IrishCentral)

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:44:36 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Ireland Grand Slam winners Peter Stringer and Mick O’Driscoll have been named in the Munster side to take on Glasgow at Firhill in Friday evening’s Magners League encounter.