Biljon fury as Jersey face Friday night Cup fiasco
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperFrustrated Jersey rugby director Harvey Biljon has blasted B&I Cup organisers for turning what should be his club’s biggest-ever day into an invisible sideshow. The Islanders overcame favourites...
Piutau retains faith as Ulster target timely resurrection
9 years ago by Irish IndependentUlster face a resurrection derby against Munster this season but after last week's criminal home draw against Cardiff, the faith of even their most devout supporters is being severely tested.
Oliver excited by defensive efforts
9 years ago by Irish IndependentRising star Conor Oliver has warned that Munster's defence will have to be on the money again when they welcome Ulster to Thomond Park tomorrow afternoon (3.00).
Back-row class is on show here too
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt's been a very long time since I've seen such a depth of talent in both Irish and Munster Rugby, and it bodes well for the future when a new name pops up every week across the Guinness Pro12, writes...
Huge last weekend for clubs
9 years ago by Irish IndependentYoung Munster can book a home semi-final on the final day of the regular season in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A tomorrow, when they travel to relegated Old Belvedere.
Holland sees real progress in squad
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland second-row Billy Holland is confident that Munster have the squad to launch a serious challenge for all three trophies still within their grasp this season.
Club Focus: Play-off is achievable for Leamy and troops
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNext Saturday will be a huge occasion for everyone involved in Munster Rugby, but for Clonmel RFC it has double importance as they seek to take a step closer to the Ulster Bank League for the first time,...
Cookies eye repeat feat in final against Bandon
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt's been two massive seasons thus far for Bandon and Young Munster, which they will be hoping to cap off with silverware when they face off in the Munster Junior Cup final on Sunday at Thomond Park (KO...
Considine gets UL Bohs over the line
9 years ago by Irish IndependentMunster's Eimear Considine got the crucial second try as UL Bohemians were crowned Women's All-Ireland League champions for the first time since 2013, ending Old Belvedere's recent dominance of the competition...
David Wallace: We'll be a handful on the run-in
9 years ago by Irish IndependentMunster might have only squeezed over the line, with a few points to spare, against Glasgow last weekend, but it was another brilliant defensive display. And if things can click going forward, a potential...
