Leinster v Munster (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMunster coach Anthony Foley has reacted to last weekend's home defeat by the Ospreys by making eight changes for Saturday's Pro12 game against Leinster. Dave Foley and props James...
Botha warns Munster's Irish hopefuls to concentrate on the job at hand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere was a time when BJ Botha would use derby games to impress the Springbok selectors but now he can just focus on beating Leinster.
Ospreys win at Thomond Park
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyDan Biggar kicked 14 points as the Ospreys won a fourth straight Guinness PRO12 game, away at Munster 19-14. These two teams are expected to challenge for the top four and it was therefore no surprise...
Pro12: Another try-fest on the cards?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The try-fest continued in Round Two of the Pro12, the aggregate number of tries scored, 57, now being the best total for the first two rounds since home and away format was introduced in the 2003/04 season. Newport...
Guinness PRO12: Friday Preview
1 decade ago by Rugby LadMunster have named Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray in their starting XV for Friday’s PRO12 clash with Zebre. The duo return along with prop Dave Kilcoyne, fly-half JJ Hanrahan, flanker Paddy...
Preview: Munster v Zebre
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyMunster have named Paul O'Connell and Conor Murray in their starting line-up for Friday's Guinness PRO12 clash with Zebre at Thomond Park. The duo return along with prop Dave Kilcoyne, fly-half JJ Hanrahan,...
Ospreys cement top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ospreys continued to rule the Welsh roost in the Pro12 as tries from Eli Walker and Rhys Webb saw them win 17-15 at Newport Gwent Dragons. After Jason Tovey and Dan Biggar had traded penalties, Walker...
Pro12: Strauss' Warriors grounded
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Pro12, which began with a scintillating opening round last week, looks set to produce more drama in Round Two. Round One saw more tries scored than ever before (33) and the second highest ever...
Pro12: Munster look for consistency
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The 2014/15 Pro12 season kicks off with two games on Friday. Munster entertaining Edinburgh at Thomond Park, whilst Benetton Treviso are the visitors to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea where they will...
Munster v Edinburgh (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSimon Zebo returns to provincial action for Munster at Thomond Park on Friday night, while three players will make their competitive debuts. Hooker Kevin O'Byrne, back-row Shane Buckley and centre...
