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The dust has settled on rounds 3 and 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup. Now it is time for the calculators to come out and for the permutations experts to make themselves known. Predicting the eight Heineken Champions Cup quarter finalist’s is notoriously hard …..with so many different circumstances to consider. Although, in saying that, […] READ MORE
As rounds three and four of the Champions Cup are fast approaching Gloucester and Exeter teeter on the edge of elimination nearing the halfway point of the group stages. Exeter and Gloucester sit on three and four points respectively. Although not a mathematical certainty, both sides realistically need two wins out of two to keep […] READ MORE
It was an epic encounter at Thomond Park, something that is expected every time these sides clash. A game full of niggle, spice, and intensity, Rory Scannell was the ultimate hero as his 81st-minute penalty secured the win. From 55 metres out, his kick sailed over to secure a one-point victory for the Munster men. […] READ MORE
It is disappointing that this weekend’s reaction and analysis from the Champions Cup Pool Two discussion will not be focusing on great tries or moments of magic. Instead, commentators have to look at the controversy that accompanied the round two fixtures. David Challis looks at the outcomes, with analysis on the pair of shoulder tackles […] READ MORE
Week one of this season’s Champions Cup has lived up to all expectation in terms of drama and excitement. If not in terms of flair and high scoring matches due to adverse weather conditions across the continent. Continuing our analysis of Champions Cup Pool Two, we react to all the big talking points from the […] READ MORE
Exeter Chiefs 10 Munster Rugby 10 It was a daunting task for the Munster Rugby men. Traveling to Sandy Park to take on an Exeter Chiefs team, who are yet to lose this season. There was talk among Exeter supporters that this game could provide a bonus point win for the Chiefs but, as ever […] READ MORE
Conor Murray has signed a new deal with the IRFU which will ensure the two-time British & Irish Lion remains in Ireland until 2022. I am delighted to have signed on with the irfu until 2022 Munster delight with Conor Murray re-signing A Munster man through-and-through, the Limerick native has committed his long-term future to […] READ MORE
An encapsulating game in the Aviva Stadium saw Leinster Rugby follow up on their 20-3 win over Connacht last weekend, beating Munster by 8 points in Dublin. Their second derby win in 2 weeks. New Zealander, James Lowe was to the fore again, as his 2 tries helped Leinster to a hard fought derby win. […] READ MORE
Seven tries, a first-half bonus point, an impressive pack performance, and some welcome returnees. All in all, a very decent outing for Munster Rugby, in Round 3 of the 2018/19 Guinness Pro14. The home side was magnificent, as they clinically ‘took apart’ Ospreys. Claiming maximum points, the Johann van Graan coached team will certainly grow in […] READ MORE
With news circulating over the past 24 hours that Munster have signed scrum-half cover in the form of former All Black Alby Mathewson, a question looms over the long term fitness of half-back star Conor Murray. Lengthy rehabilitation It is understood that it could be up to 4 months before the 67 time capped man […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.