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Late call-up JJ Hanrahan excels

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

When the time came, JJ Hanrahan was ready to step into the breach.

Van Graan: Munster players 'adapted to disruptions' to win heavyweight clash

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster head coach Johann Van Graan hailed his side's second-half display as they secured a 30-5 win over Castres Olympique in their Heineken Champions Cup clash at Thomond Park.

All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 8 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There were bonus point home wins for Division 1A leaders Cork Constitution, Lansdowne, UCD and Garryowen, but the result of the round came at Castle Avenue where Dublin University did all of their scoring...

Women's All-Ireland League: Round 8 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Lightning struck twice as Old Belvedere secured back-to-back wins over leaders Railway Union on Saturday evening, with only two points now separating the top three sides in the Women's All-Ireland League...

Champions Cup Team of the Week: Round 3

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1 Mako Vunipola - Saracens  2 Sean Cronin - Leinster Rugby  3 Tadhg Furlong - Leinster Rugby 4 Iain Henderson - Ulster Rugby  5 James Ryan - Leinster Rugby James Ryan was...

Simon Zebo helps Racing beat Leicester to move clear of Ulster

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leicester kept their slim Heineken Champions Cup hopes alive by securing a four-try bonus point in a thrilling 36-26 defeat to Racing 92 in Paris.

Adam Thompstone salvages losing bonus point for Leicester at Racing 92

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Racing 92 36-26 Leicester• Hosts score four tries in defeatLeicester kept their slim Heineken Champions Cup hopes alive by securing a four-try bonus point in a thrilling 36-26 defeat to Racing 92...

60-second report: Munster's quick start to second half the key moment

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

After a tense first half saw Munster take a narrow 6-0 lead into the break, the dynamic of this contest changed completely following the restart.

JJ Hanrahan steps in to guide Munster past Castres

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

JJ Hanrahan stepped into the breach for Munster and guided the province to a convincing victory over Castres at Thomond Park as Johann van Graan’s side stretched their lead at the top of Heineken...

Leinster win at the Rec

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was Bath that started off the better side with Springbok Francois Louw and England’s Sam Underhill combining excellently at the breakdown.   Henry Thomas took advantage...