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Champions Cup – quarter-final fixtures confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16, the fixtures for the quarter-final matches on the weekend of 6/7/8 May are now confirmed.   Please note that the exact dates,...

Van Graan full of praise for Carbery, O'Mahony and the Thomond Park faithful

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster head coach Johann van Graan praised the impact of the Thomond Park faithful, Joey Carbery, and captain Peter O'M<ahony after his side secured passage to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.   Munster...

MUST-SEE: Simon Zebo match winning offload to Damian de Allende

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Champions Cup round of 16 second leg tie still in the balance, Simon Zebo produced a moment of magic with a sublime offload to Damian de Allende to seal the result.   Munster produced an...

Jack Nowell spotted at Thomond Park in Munster kit while on a stag

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Nowell has been spotted sporting a Munster jersey while on a stag.   The Exeter Chiefs and England winger was ruled out of the Champions Cup round of 16 due to injury but pitched up Thomond...

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

Simmonds misses Thomond Park trip, Munster boosted by returning internationals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster host Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park on Saturday (KO 3 pm) with the visitors holding a five-point advantage heading into the tie.   Sam Simmonds misses the second leg of the Champions Cup...

Exeter brace for backlash at Thomond Park

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An early try by Exeter’s Stuart Hogg set the tone for a gritty, 13-8 victory by the Premiership outfit over Munster at Sandy Park. Rob Baxter’s men will, however, be bracing themselves for...