Following Munster’s 47-29 defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup quarter-finals, here is how we scored Ian Costello’s men from the Stade Chaban-Delmas. Munster player ratings v Bordeaux Bègles 15 Thaakir Abrahams: There’s something about South African backs in scrum caps, isn’t there. Just looked very threatening whenever he touched the ball, and matched that with some sturdy … Read more
It’s quarter-final time in the Investec Champions Cup and blockbuster matches are set to take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as teams battle to make the last four. Leinster v Glasgow Warriors kicks off the weekend on Friday evening before Bordeaux-Begles host Munster and Northampton Saints meet Castres in Saturday’s two fixtures. Then on … Read more
Munster and Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley has penned a two-year contract extension to keep him with the Limerick side, the URC outfit have confirmed. The Innishannon-native was subject to heavy interest from Premiership side Leicester Tigers, but he has decided to remain with the Irish province. Jack Crowley pens new Munster deal Crowley has been a … Read more
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After the round-of-16 action which saw Top 14 and URC sides dominate with good wins for Toulon, Leinster, Munster and Glasgow Warriors, here’s our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week. It was a good weekend for the French and Irish sides, and that is reflected in the selection following the eight matches, but Glasgow … Read more
Following Munster’s narrow 25-24 victory over La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup, here are our winners and losers from a remarkable game at the Stade Marcel Deflandre. Winners Jack Crowley Much has been said and written about the Ireland fly-half in recent weeks, especially with his contract negotiations with the IRFU still ongoing but … Read more
Following a sensational 25-24 victory for Munster against La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup, here are our five takeaways from Saturday’s Round of 16 clash at the Stade Marcel Deflandre. Where this one ranks for Munster Top of the list, of course, are Munster’s two Final wins over Biarritz and Toulouse, each achieved in … Read more
Following a stunning 25-24 victory over La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup clash at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday, here are the player ratings for Munster. 15 Thaakir Abrahams: Was a big call to bring him straight back into the XV after four months out, but it paid off as the fleet-footed back set … Read more