'The ups and downs of last season are standing to me now'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht banished a few demons last weekend as they won at Ospreys for the first time since October 2003.
New leaders are stepping forward and that bodes well for the future
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLast weekend's win in Ospreys was pretty special and to leave Wales as joint top of the table was mission accomplished. But we still have so much to prove and plenty of games to win before we've achieved...
Five Connacht stars in Ireland squad
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive Connacht players have been named in the Ireland Women's squad to play England in a historic first autumn international.
Buccaneers' Sevens in the City boosts Breast Cancer Research
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBuccaneers hosted their second 'Sevens in the City' tournament at Dubarry Park - the only all-female Sevens event staged in Ireland - and it proved highly successful.
We're finally learning how to close out tight games
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTo get the win on the road to Ospreys for the first time in more than a decade was a great milestone for Connacht. The most pleasing aspect was being able to see clearly that we are maturing as a side...
Players can bounce back
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt doesn't come much tougher that Ulster in the Pro12 and they have had a great record at Thomond Park in recent seasons.
Club Focus: Kilrush FC - Glynn hoping to maintain Clare club's development
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFounded in 1924, Kilrush RFC fielded teams intermittently over the years and it wasn't until 1971 that the club was officially affiliated to the Munster Branch.
Girls secondary school blitz a big success at CIT
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Munster Rugby U-15 and U-18 Secondary School Blitz kicked off this week at CIT with over 100 girls from the province taking part.
Fine opening for Aghadoe grounds
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster Rugby recently held a Rugby Blitz for primary school pupils at Killarney RFC's new grounds in Aghadoe.
The future is bright: Jack Cullen (Third year academy)
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI was born in London and grew up in the outskirts in a small town called Bishop's Stortford. Rugby was always in the family with a number of underage England caps earned by my brother, cousin and father,...
