The Big Interview: Billy Holland - Lock back in action and raring to go after injury nightmare
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDeclan Kidney once told Munster lock Billy Holland there were four things that could happen in a rugby match: you could win, draw, lose or get beaten.
O'Driscoll ready for battle in Kinsale
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster 'A' boss Mick O'Driscoll says his side are in for another bruising encounter against a physical Championship side in Yorkshire Carnegie, as they face off in the B&I Cup at Kinsale RFC this evening...
The future is Bright: Liam O'Connor (First year academy)
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI was born in Cork city and started playing rugby when I was seven years old with Dolphin RFC. I then moved to Christian Brothers College, Cork for secondary school, where I played junior and senior cup...
Leicester get off to an impressive start
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe task which Munster will face in the back-to-back matches next month was laid out in no uncertain terms at the weekend when Leicester Tigers secured a bonus point win against Stade Francais and sent...
David Wallace: Shock chance to rest should be welcomed
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's strange occurrence when a match gets called off like that, but Munster need to take advantage of their time off and head into the Connacht game fresher and raring to go.
Tralee hosts tag blitz
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFollowing their Munster Leprechaun Rugby Coaching Course, participants on the Post Leaving Certificate programme recently hosted a Tag Rugby Blitz at Tralee Sports Complex.
Leprechaun day for girls secondary schools
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster Rugby recently held a girls leprechaun rugby day for secondary school pupils attending Salesians Pallaskenry, Villiers Limerick, St Anne's Killaloe and St Mary's Corbally.
Players' response pleases McQuilkin
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs defence coach, last Sunday's defeat to Wasps made for grim viewing for Kurt McQuilkin but he is confident that his side can bounce back against Bath tomorrow.
Murphy: We left the fans down but we can bounce back
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere's been a lot of soul searching going on in the Leinster camp after last weekend's humbling at the hands of Wasps but Jordi Murphy refuses to blame the performance on a World Cup hangover.
Wicklow senior women make promising return to competitive action
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn a wet and dull Saturday morning, Wicklow senior women's rugby team played their first senior competitive match in two years against Old Belvedere RFC in Ashtown Lane.
