'I am aware that he is Scottish-qualified' - Townsend tight-lipped on move for Munster out-half Ben Healy
5 years ago by Irish IndependentScotland head coach Gregor Townsend is remaining tight-lipped about making a move for Munster’s impressive young out-half Ben Healy, but the Scotland head coach admitted that he is well aware the 21-year-old...
Daly And French Set To Make Munster Debuts
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere are eight changes to the Munster team to play Zebre in Monday’s Guinness PRO14 match at Thomond Park (kick-off 8.15pm). For the round 8 fixture, head coach Johann van Graan has included five...
O’Sullivan Fills Openside Berth For Munster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere are four changes to the Munster team to play Glasgow Warriors in Monday night’s Guinness PRO14 fixture at Scotstoun Stadium (kick-off 8.15pm). Captain Billy Holland rejoins Jean Kleyn in the...
Energia Community Series: Nenagh Ormond 14 UL Bohemian 8
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIn Munster Conference 2, on a day when Ben Healy shone again for Munster, two more products of the Nenagh Ormond underage system – half-backs Conor McMahon and Peter Rainsford – did all of the scoring...
Marcell Coetzee remains a dominant force in Guinness PRO14
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere may be doubt over South Africa’s readiness for possible participation in the Rugby Championship but one player who would be ready to front any Springbok challenge if required is Ulster No 8...
Pro14 Round 2 Round-Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of the Pro 14 turned out one major surprise with Cardiff convincingly pulling one over Connacht. Other victories were attained for Dragons, Leinster, Ulster and Munster with Glasgow and Scarlets...
Healy And Casey Stand Tall As Munster Grind Out Win
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSnatching a late victory for the second week running, CJ Stander’s 76th-minute try saw Munster overcome Guinness PRO14 Conference B rivals Edinburgh 25-23 at Thomond Park. Munster Academy out-half...
Healy And Casey Feature At Half-Back For Munster
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith seven changes to the team that overcame the Scarlets, Munster will field a youthful side in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 second round game against Edinburgh at Thomond Park (kick-off 7.35pm). Rewarded...
Pro 14 Preview & LineUps: Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 will conclude with Glasgow hosting a Scarlets outfit which will still be bitter about coming out on the losing side against Munster in Round 1. After an energetic display from...
Pro 14 Preview & LineUps: Munster v Edinburgh
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fourth fixture of Round 2 pits Munster up against Edinburgh at Thomond Park. Munster initiated their campaign with a win – by the skin of their teeth – over Scarlets at...
