MUNSTER HAVE ADDED recent signing Ben O’Donovan to their Challenge Cup squad ahead of Saturday’s Round of 16 visit to Exeter. The 21-year-old Kiwi scrum-half, who is Irish-qualified, recently signed for Munster on an 18-month deal and will hope to make his debut soon. O’Donovan featured for the New Zealand U20s in 2024, but he … Read more
Ulster captain Iain Henderson was delighted that his side came away with a 28-12 bonus-point win against Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. The province are in third place after claiming the only away win of the weekend as tries from Tom McAlister, Rob Herring, Zac Ward and Werner Kok secured the … Read more
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Olivia “brought smiles to every company she graced” The sudden death of a popular young woman in Co Kerry has plunged her tight-knit community into mourning. Olivia O’Shea, who died on Wednesday, is remembered for making “such a difference to so many lives in the most positive of ways.” Olivia, from Kilkeveragh in Portmagee, passed … Read more
It has been a tough week for Munster rugby on and off the field after news of the club’s financial losses compounded their comeptitive struggles. Clayton MacMillan’s side went into Saturday’s clash with the Bulls in Pretoria reeling from a humiliating defeat against the Sharks. That 45-0 humbling was followed by news of significant financial … Read more
Following the Bulls’ 34-31 victory over Munster at Loftus Versfeld, here are our five takeaways from the United Rugby Championship clash in Pretoria. Top line Johan Ackermann’s Bulls picked up five league points on Saturday, whilst Munster leave South Africa with two points after a spirited performance following a challenging week for the team. The … Read more
Bulls 34 Munster 31 MUNSTER WERE EDGED 34-31 by the Bulls in an intense United Rugby Championship arm-wrestle at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Ireland out-half Jack Crowley impressed upon his return from international duty, but two missed conversions proved costly in a three-point defeat. Munster outscored the Bulls by five tries to four, but the … Read more
Former Maori All Black Alex Nankivell has revealed his ambition to play for Ireland having become a key part of the Munster squad. The Auckland-born centre moved to the northern hemisphere in 2023 after spending six years at the Chiefs and has constantly impressed in the midfield. Nankivell qualifies for Andy Farrell’s side in October … Read more
MUNSTER RUGBY HAS offered voluntary redundancies to its staff as the province looks to tighten its belt amid financial challenges. The 42 understands that Munster Rugby employees were called to a meeting yesterday at which plans for voluntary redundancies were outlined. It remains to be seen exactly how much of the Munster workforce leaves the organisation, … Read more
Portugal secured their first win over Georgia in 21 years to be crowned Rugby Europe Championship (REC) winners on Sunday in a stunning underdog performance in Madrid. Inspired by an outstanding defence and scrum, Os Lobos came out on top 19-17 over the much-fancied Georgians, who had an iron grip on the title for close … Read more