Limerick derby in Senior Cup set to kickstart the weekend
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhile preparations will be in full flow for tomorrow's Champions Cup meeting of Munster and Treviso at Thomond Park, much of the local focus beforehand will be on tonight's Limerick derby between Thomond...
Foley: We must hit ground running
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster will hope to launch their Champions Cup campaign with victory over Treviso tomorrow and the records suggest that the home fans can expect a win for Anthony Foley's side.
Mike Ross Player Diary: We need consistent quality to deal with daunting fixture list
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's been a while since I last wrote on these pages and suffice to say a lot has happened in the meantime! I was part of an Irish squad that went to a World Cup with a lot of confidence, and deservedly...
The future is bright: Kelvin Brown (first year sub-academy)
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI was born and bred in Limerick. At the age of five I started playing rugby in Shannon RFC. I went to primary school in Scoil Ide in Corbally and to Ardscoil Ris for secondary school.
David Wallace: Winning with a bonus point at home is key for Munster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was a bit of a hectic finish in Murrayfield, but Munster got there in the end and that was the important thing. Tomorrow will be an entirely different occasion, and presumably a much more convincing...
World Cup winner still striving to lead from the front
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn his fifth season as Munster's main man on the tighthead side of the scrum, BJ Botha cannot comprehend his career coming to a halt.
Pat Lam: Unique Siberia trip is an ideal time to test our mettle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's our third day in Russia and we feel settled ahead of the game tomorrow. After a long journey that started on Tuesday night from Shannon airport, we arrived in Krasnoyarsk at about midday on Wednesday.
Leicester seeking to rejoin Europe’s elite
1 decade ago by The TimesLeicester Tigers will begin their quest to become part of the continent’s elite once again in the opening game of...
Main contender two: Jake White
1 decade ago by The TimesWhen it comes to Jake White and England, it might be a case of third time lucky. White, the Montpellier...
Seymour warns team-mates to forget World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesGlasgow Warriors might have had more players on World Cup duty than any other side on earth, but Tommy Seymour...
