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One Change for Munster
The Munster side for tomorrow’s Heineken Cup return clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne, shows just one change from the side that started in the game in Clermont last Sunday.
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Video: Focus on Saturday
On the Munster View - Tony McGahan, Shaun Payne, Paul O’Connell and Marcus Horan talk about the task at hand, securing the win against Clermont Auvergne in Thomond Park this Saturday. This video is brought to you by the students of LIT.
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Munster Rugby Academy Goes Hi-Tech
Munster Rugby Academy has announced the continuation of its educational sponsorship deal with BDO Simpson Xavier that provides all academy players with their own individual laptops.
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Win 2 tickets to Munster V Sale Sharks
Chance to win 2 Tickets to the Heineken Cup pool match Munster V Sale Sharks in Thomond Park, in mid January. Draw to be held on Tuesday 23rd December.
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December 15th, 2008
Captain & Coach Looking Forward to Thomond Park Game
Speaking at the Media Briefing yesterday in Limerick’s Castletroy Park Hotel, Ireland coach Declan Kidney described taking charge of his first Ireland Test match at the New Thomond Park on Saturday week as a “huge honour”.
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Video: Irish Camp in Limerick
On the Munster View - we here from Irish Coach Declan Kidney, Ronan O’ Gara, Paul O’ Connell and Brian O’ Driscoll as they discuss the new Irish set up, and playing in Thomond Park next week.
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Reward Your Volunteers
Munster Rugby is pleased to announce the launch of the Right Price Tiles Volunteer Recognition Programme for the 2008-09 season. Find out how to nominate your Club volunteers.
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Win a pair of tickets to Munster v New Zealand
Here is another chance to win tickets to the most sought after game of the year. A pair of tickets to see Munster v New Zealand in Thomond Park. Logon to MyMunster.com and click on Play to Win to enter. Draw held on 11th November.
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November 3rd, 2008
O’Driscoll Leads Munster in Ravenhill
Mick O’Driscoll will lead Munster on Saturday evening when the league leaders resume their Magners League campaign in Ravenhill.
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Video: Thoughts on Ulster Clash and Squad Update
On the Munster View - Manager Shaun Payne on returning to Magners League action, and player updates. Denis Fogarty on starting against Ulster.
This video is brought to you by the students of LIT.
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Munster Women in action in Belfast also
It’s not all about the Senior men’s side this weekend as the Munster Women’s team travel to Belfast also, to take on Leinster in the Inter-Provincial Final. With both matches taking place on Saturday it is an ideal opportunity for any travelling Munster Supporters to show their support for both Munster Teams.
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Win a pair of tickets to Munster v New Zealand
Here is another chance to win tickets to the most sought after game of the year. The next Play To Win prize is a pair of tickets to see Munster v New Zealand in Thomond Park. Logon to MyMunster.com and click on Play to Win to enter. Draw held on 28th October.
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October 28th, 2008
Dowling In Tipoki Out
Ian Dowling has recovered from the knock he sustained last weekend against Montauban and is included in the Munster side for Sunday’s clash with Sale Sharks but Rua Tipoki failed a fitness test this morning and is ruled out.
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Quinlan Puts It In Perspective
Alan Quinlan refuses to spend too much time looking back at last week’s game against Mointauban, preferring instead to focus on what he calls ‘the enormous task’ we face on Sunday in Sale.
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Domestic Rugby Spotlight
Munster Youth Development Officers have been working to develop the game in Kerry, with the newest target group being the Girls and Women of the Kingdom
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October 20th, 2008
A Narrow Win For Munster
A try from out-half Conan Doyle converted by Tadhg Bennett gave Munster A a 7-6 win over Ulster A in Musgrave Park on Wednesday afternoon.
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Munster Youths Face Leinster Challenge
Munster Youths Head Coach John O’Sullivan has named his team to face Leinster in their interprovincial clash in Bruff on Saturday.
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Eight Weekend Ties in ODM Munster Senior Challenge Cup
The Second Round of this season’s ODM Munster Senior Cup takes place over the weekend with sixteen teams looking to get their hands on the famous trophy.
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Win 2 Tickets to Munster v New Zealand XV
Wondering how you can get your hands on the most sought after tickets this year? The next Play To Win prize is 2 tickets to see Munster V All Blacks in Thomond Park. Log on to MyMunster.com and click on Play to Win to enter.
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September 18th, 2008
Howlett At Full Back For Munster
Although he retains most of the side that were involved in the 46-22 win over the US Eagles less than a week ago in Hartford, Munster coach Tony McGahan has gone for Doug Howlett to start at full-back in tomorrow’s night’s game against London Irish at Musgrave Park (7.30pm).
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Irish Name Strong Starting XV
Bob Casey captains a London Irish side that includes 14 of the 22 that played against Toulouse in the Heineken Cup semi-final for tomorrow’s Jack Wakefield Memorial Trophy clash with Munster at Musgrave Park.
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Meteor Munster Rugby Sevens Schedule
Looking for something to do this Saturday?
Head for Garryowen F.C. where you will be guaranteed a great day out for all. Check out Munster’s premier Sevens action with Senior, Junior and Women’s sides taking part in the event.
View Fixtures Here
September 3rd, 2008
O’Driscoll Leads Munster
Mick O’Driscoll will captain Munster in the opening game of the season, against the USA Eagles, in Rentschler Field this Saturday, ko 3pm(EDT).
The fixture will be televised live on Setanta Ireland at 8pm.
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In Pics: Munster On Tour
The squad carried out their training session in Harvard University yesterday afternoon, and spent the evening at a reception hosted by the Boston College Club.
Check out the pictures from yesterday’s events.
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Thomond Park Magners League Season Ticket
Munster Rugby are offering a fantastic 5 match package to include the biggest Magners League games of the season - Glasgow Warriors, Ulster, Leinster, Connacht and Ospreys - all from €105.
Be part of the Thomond Park experience!
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August 22nd, 2008
Full Strength Munster For Boston
Munster coach Tony McGahan will take a full player complement with him for the season’s opener against the US Eagles in Hartford, Connecticut on Saturday August 23rd.
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Kidney and Ireland Up n Running
New Ireland coach Declan Kidney’s first media conference attracted a large crowd to Jury’s Hotel on Cork’s Western Road where he stressed the importance of the upcoming autumn Internationals.
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Munster Rugby Academy in Spala
This week sees the Munster Rugby Academy step it up in the Polish High Performance Centre in Spala.
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Player Sponsorship 08/09
Open your business up to a whole new audience! Check out the new Munster Rugby Player Sponsorship Programme for the 08/09 Season.
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August 13th, 2008
Exclusive Video
Ronan O’Gara, Doug Howlett, Donncha O’Callaghan, Paul O’Connell and Denis Hurley talk about the season ahead.
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AIB All Ireland League Fixtures 08/09
The fixtures for the new season have been announced with all the action kicking off on Saturday the 4th of October.
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Munster Women’s Squad Selected
The selection process is complete and the 08/09 Munster Rugby Women’s Squad has been selected for the upcoming Interprovincial Series.
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Players Move “Upstairs”
Three players who retired from the senior squad at the end of last season - Anthony Foley, Mossy Lawlor and John Kelly - will remain involved with Munster at various levels.
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2008 Meteor Munster Sevens Tournament
Munster Rugby officially launch the Meteor Munster Seven’s Cup, the second annual club sevens rugby tournament in the province. This year’s event will take place on Saturday 30th August at Garryowen F.C.
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August 5th, 2008
Heineken Cup 2008 / 2009 Fixtures
The fixtures, dates, kick-off times and host broadcasters for the first four Rounds of the Heineken Cup 2008 / 2009 tournament were announced earlier today by ERC.
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2008/9 Thomond Park Season Tickets Now on Sale
Munster fans are being advised that a limited number of Thomond Park season tickets have been put on public sale on www.munsterrugby.ie.
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July 25th, 2008
McGahan In Place
Despite a gruelling long haul flight from Australia that eventually saw him, his wife and young family arrive at their Limerick home late afternoon Wednesday, new Munster coach Tony McGahan was at his desk in the Munster Rugby office at the University of Limerick, bright and early, yesterday morning.
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Interested in Refereeing?
The Munster Association of Referees is giving you the opportunity to give back to the sport. Rugby referees enjoy the same benefits of the game as the players, but without the injuries!
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MRSC Associate Membership 2008/2009
Membership Closes on Sunday! Have you joined the Munster Rugby Supporters Club yet?
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July 8th, 2008
Good End To Busy Week
A week that began with Munster finding out who they’d play in the Pool stages of next season’s Heineken Cup ended with the announcement that Tony McGahan will be the person who will lead them into that campaign.
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Thomond Park Update
The June instalment of the Thomond Park images have been added to the Photo Gallery. Work is advancing and running to plan.
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Comyn in as Munster Branch IRFU President
Sunday Well’s Nicholas Comyn was named as the new President of the Munster Branch IRFU at the annual AGM at Sundays Well RFC in Cork on June 4th.
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June 30th, 2008
Dublin Events Prize
To celebrate the action packed Failte Ireland Dublin Horse Show, we have an exclusive prize up for grabs!
Enjoy a night’s stay for two people in Bewleys Hotel Leopardstown during the Show and a pair of tickets to the day of your choice.
Check out the competitions page to enter or follow the Competitions link.
The Show is packed with lots of exciting things to do – experience live music, marvel at the fashion of Evian Ladies’ Day, wander through the crafts and art exhibitions, shop at over 300 trade stands and visit the ultimate Kids’ and Nature Zones! Plus you will witness the best in national showing and show jumping!
The Failte Ireland Dublin Horse Show August 6 – 10
Join us this August…there is something for everyone!
June 18th, 2008
Ireland Undermined By Insider Knowledge?
Munster’s Ireland internationals in Melbourne could be excused for thinking about calling in the Fraud Squad ahead of the Test against Australia on Saturday morning.
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Coaching and Development Office Update
Update on the Level 1 Coaching Course that took place at the end of May, and details of upcoming courses in Munster.
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Munster Branch AGM Update
The Munster Branch AGM took place in Sundays Well RFC, Cork last Wednesday the 4th of June. The following officers have been elected for the 08/09 Season:
President: Nicholas Comyn (Sundays Well RFC)
Senior Vice President: Declan Madden (Garryowen FC)
Junior Vice President: Cyril Fitzgerald (Dolphin RFC)
Hon. Secretary: Frank Byford (Sundays Well RFC)
Hon. Treasurer: Jim Riordan (Old Crescent RFC)
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June 13th, 2008
Kidney Expects To Be Dealing From A Full Deck
Munster’s coach Declan Kidney expects to be dealing from a near full deck when he sits down with management next week to select his starting 22 for the Heineken Cup final clash with Toulouse.
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Paint The Province Red
Calling all Businesses, Schools and Supporters……
Wear Red and show your support for Munster Rugby!
We want photos and good luck messages, so keep them coming - and show the team you are behind them!
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Win 2 Tickets to the Heineken Cup Final
Connect with mymunster.com… and get your chance to win 2 Tickets to the 2008 Heineken Cup Final!
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May 16th, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
1. LEINSTER TEAM TO FACE DRAGONS
2. BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR TOMMORROW’S MATCH
3. BUY A SEASON TICKET FROM TUESDAY
4. BOOK YOUR OFFICIAL MICHAEL BUBLE CORPORATE HOSPITALITY
Leinster Team to Face Dragons:
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The Leinster team to face the Dragons in the province’s final
home Magners League clash of the season at the RDS on Saturday
(KO: 6pm) has been named.
Ireland duo Trevor Hogan and Keith Gleeson return to the
starting line-up for the penultimate game of the season and
Gleeson’s inclusion will mark his final home appearance for the
province.
FULL STORY
Buy Your Tickets For Tommorrow’s Match
Join Us for our End of Season Blue Fiesta
Over 15,000 tickets have been sold for the final home game of
the Season against the Dragons tomorrow. Kick-Off in the RDS is
at 6pm. To mark the end of the Season, our annual end of Season
Party, in association with Magners League, will take place
directly after the match. Tickets are still avialable online, in
Spar Donnybrook, and at the gate…
FULL STORY
Buy a Season Ticket from Tuesday
Leinster Season Tickets go on general sale on Tuesday morning at
10am. Feel the Magic next Season and guarantee your place to see
all the action, with prices starting from e219…
FULL STORY
book Your Official Michael Buble Corporate Hospitality
Michael Buble, the multi-million selling artist, takes to the
stage in the intimate surroundings of Donnybrook Stadium on
Saturday 26th July 2008.
FULL STORY
May 6th, 2008
Leinster Rugby News Heineken Cup Kicks Off
Friday, April 25, 2008
Issue 169
In this issue:
1. LEINSTER SQUAD TO FACE DRAGONS NAMED
2. LEINSTER BEST SUPPORTERS IN MAGNERS LEAGUE
3. END OF SEASON FIESTA FOR THE DRAGONS
4. CONTEPOMI SUPPORTS CROSS CHARITY
Leinster Squad to Face Dragons Named
Shane Horgan Returns
The Leinster squad to face the Dragons in Saturday’s Magners
League clash at the RDS (KO: 6pm) has been named. Shane Horgan
returns to the panel and is included in a 27-man panel for the
province’s final home game of the season.
FULL STORY:
Newsweaver.ie
Leinster Best Supporters in Magners League
Celtic Rugby is pleased to confirm that Irish Province Leinster
have retained their title as ‘Best Supported Team’ in the
Magners League for 2007/’08.
FULL STORY:
Newsweaver.ie
End Of Season Fiesta for the Dragons
Over 15,000 tickets have been sold for the final home game of
the Season against the Dragons on Saturday. Kick-Off in the RDS
is at 6pm. To mark the end of the Season, our annual end of
Season Party, in association with Magners League, will take
place directly after the match.
FULL STORY:
Newsweaver.ie
Contepomi supports CROSS Charity
The registered charity, CROSS (CHY 389874) is an acronym for
Cancer Research of the Oesophagus and Stomach at St. James’s
Hospital. Supported strongly by the rugby playing community,
CROSS was set up in 2004 as a channel to provide funding for the
advancement of cancer research in Trinity College and St.
James’s Hospital and CROSS are delighted to announce that this
year’s rugby patron is the Leinster and Argentina
fly-half/centre, Dr. Felipe Contepomi.
FULL STORY:
Newsweaver.ie
May 2nd, 2008
O’ Callaghan’s Ricoh Return
Donncha O’Callaghan will be hoping to see his name listed among the 22 when Declan Kidney announces his side tomorrow for the return to the Ricoh Stadium for the Heineken Cup clash with Alan Gaffney’s Saracens on Sunday.
Tommy O’ Donnell
Munster Rugby Sevens Squad
A Munster Rugby select has been chosen to travel to this weekend’s Ondeo City of Stirling 7s Tournament.
Munster Juniors Begin Interpro Campaign
The Munster Junior Inter provincial team start their campaign on Saturday when they travel to Leinster, and with an unprecedented third grand slam in a row in the offing, they certainly will be aiming for a strong start.
Getting to the Ricoh Arena
Rugby fans have been advised to plan and confirm their travel arrangements ahead of the Heineken Cup semi-final showdown between Saracens and Munster. The Ricoh Arena are advising fans from both clubs to take the following information into account when planning their journey.
April 25th, 2008
Dear Munster Fan,
Please note Munster v Ospreys is sold out. There will be no tickets available on the night.
Tickets for the Munster v Glasgow game on May 10th will be available to purchase from next Monday.
O’Gara Misses the Ospreys Game
Although there is no place for Ronan O’Gara in the Munster squad for Saturday’s Magners League clash with Ospreys (Musgrave Park 7.30pm), the out-half is reported to be making ‘good progress’ in his recovery from the knee injury he sustained against Leinster.
Player of the Year Awards
Lifeimi Mafi, Mick O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara and Alan Quinlan are the four players who will vie with one another for the top award at the Munster Rugby Awards that take place on May 10th next at Silversprings Moran Hotel in Cork.
Highfield’s Peter O’ Rourke Wins Volunteer Awards
Munster Rugby is delighted to congratulate Peter O’Rourke of Highfield RFC on becoming the latest winner of the Right Price Tiles Volunteer of the Month award.
Munster Rugby Golf Society
Munster Rugby Golf Society still have a limited number of spaces.
Joining fee for above is €75 for the year.
MRGS are glad to announce that the next outing will take place at Dundrum House Hotel on the 8th May. There are still a limited number of places available. If you would like to join or to come along as a guest on this occasion, please contact Caroline at
golf@munsterrugby.ie for details.
April 24th, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
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1. LEINSTER TEAM TO FACE EDINBURGH NAMED
2. BRIAN O’DRISCOLL SET TO WIN 100TH CAP
3. TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FINAL MATCH OF THE SEASON
4. LEAD OUT LEINSTER
5. LEINSTER AWARDS BALL SOLD OUT
6. GUINNESS PRESENT SUPPORTERS WITH BODHRANS
7. LEOPARDSTOWN FAMILY RACE DAY
8. MCCABE BUILDERS SEAPOINT RUGBY CLUB BLITZ TO ATTRACT OVER 1,000
PLAYERS
9. TRAVEL TO LEINSTER V DRAGONS WITH AER ARANN
10. WALLPAPER OF THE WEEK - LEINSTER DEFEAT MUNSTER
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Leinster Team to Face Edinburgh Named
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The Leinster team to face Edinburgh in Friday night’s Magners
League clash at Murrayfield (KO: 7.30pm) has been named. Brian
O’Driscoll returns to the Leinster starting line-up and will
make his 100th appearance for the province.
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072436.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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Brian O’Driscoll Set to Win 100th Cap
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Speaking ahead of what could be his 100th Leinster appearance,
Leinster captain Brian O’Driscoll said that he will be proud to
reach the landmark and the Clontarf man is looking forward to
getting back to competitive action for the Magners League
leaders.
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072128.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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Tickets Now on Sale for Final Match of the Season
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Tickets are now on sale for the season finale against the
Dragons, on Saturday 3rd May at the RDS, Kick Off, 6pm.
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072552.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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Lead Out Leinster
Competition Result
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The winner of the Leinster Cubs Competition to lead out Leinster
as Leinster mascot at the final home game of the season against
the Dragons is Adam Gibney from Co. Wexford. Click read more for
Adam’s entry…
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072446.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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Leinster Awards Ball Sold Out
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The 2008 Leinster Rugby Awards Ball, set for Friday week is sold
out.
The gala evening, set for the Ballsbridge Inn, will see the
announcement of the Bank of Ireland Senior Player of the
Season…
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072137.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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Guinness Present Supporters With Bodhrans
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Andrew Crawford from Guinness presented the Official Leinster
Supporters Club members with a huge number of bodhrans at the
recent Leinster v Munster game.
This most recent Guinness initiative follows on from the
Supporters’ Bus to Cork in November, and the recent meet the
players night in the Guinness Storehouse.
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Leopardstown Family Race Day
20% Discount For Leinster Supporters
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Join us at Leopardstown on the 20th of April for the first of
our 2 Family Fun Racedays.
Don’t forget to use your 20% Leinster Rugby discount when you
pre-book your tickets. Just call 01 2890500 and ask for Jane!
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072152.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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McCabe Builders Seapoint Rugby Club Blitz to Attract over 1,000
Players
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All Ireland Junior Rugby Club Champions Seapoint Rugby Club are
delighted to announce that it will be once again hosting the
Annual Seapoint Blitz on Sunday 27th April and this special 20th
year of the competition will be sponsored by McCabe Builders.
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072156.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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Travel to Leinster v Dragons with Aer Arann
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Following the confirmation this week of Friday 9th May as the
date for Leinster’s final game of the Season Away to Dragons Aer
Arann is delighted to announce a special flights offer for
Leinster Supporters. Depart Dublin at 8.25am on Friday 2nd May
and return from Cardiff, 12.30am on Sunday 4th May. Return cost
is e130 including taxe
To book your seat contact Amy at Leinster Rugby on 01 2693224,
email amy.murphy@leinsterrugby.ie [
mailto:amy.murphy@leinsterrugby.ie ] Places are limited so book
early to avoid disappointment.
FULL STORY:
http://newsweaver.ie/leinster/e_article001072169.cfm?x=bctjLqd,b4b01Ml4
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Wallpaper of the Week - Leinster Defeat Munster
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To download this week’s wallpaper of the week, Leinster v
Munster double, direct to your desktop click here [
http://newsweaver.ie/eletra/go.cfm?z=leinster%2C256548%2Cb4b01Ml4%2C931770%2
CbctjLqd ].
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April 24th, 2008
You can win a trip for two people to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing by entering the Budweiser Rock Paper Scissors Championships.
From Thursday 6th March, contestants will bravely risk hand cramps, broken nails and psychological exhaustion in their bid to become the Budweiser Rock Paper Scissors Champion of Ireland.
The champion will go on to represent Ireland at the 2008 Olympic Games (as a spectator).
Speaking at the launch of the Championship, Diageo Head of Lagers, Niall Tracey said “There is a real sense of excitement about this championship. It’s the first of its kind in Ireland and we hope to find a worthy Budweiser Rock Paper Scissors Champion, and of course have a lot of fun along the way. We will be looking out for someone with real agility and stamina that will be able to compete against the best”.
Matti Leshem, Commissioner of the USA Rock Paper Scissors League said: “With the support of Budweiser, we are excited to take Rock Paper Scissors to the international stage in 2008 and expect Ireland to produce a talented field. Rock Paper Scissors is a game of strategy and skill, and competitors will not be able to rely on the ‘luck of the Irish’ to become the country’s Rock Paper Scissors champion!”
The Rock Paper Scissors championships will take place in 64 pubs in the Dublin area throughout March and April. Players will compete in a knock-out tournament, on a best of three matches basis, until there is one left standing.
Any competitors may want to take note of some practical advice from the USARPS League: Rock is the most common opening move, and also the move used most often in times need. Paper is considered to be a passive move, but it still defeats rock. Scissors is the favourite of more cerebral players.
If you want to represent Ireland at the Olympics, now is the time to get practising. No-one wants to risk finger strain during the championships.
Find out more at http://www.usarps.com
March 5th, 2008
Improve your golf with a unique seminar, developed by sports hypnotist Dr Karl Morris.
If you have trouble concentrating on the course, or if one bad shot invariably leads to another, you could benefit from the courses. They are:
- Royal Country Down, Northern Ireland - 21/02/08 - Host Kevan Whitson - Call 028 4372 2419 for details
- Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland - 11/04/08 - Host Gary McNeill - Call 028 7082 2311 for details
The Mind Factor Workshops will help you improve your game, your concentration levels, and ultimately, your future.
February 7th, 2008
Leinster are preparing for their Heineken Cup clash at Leicester on Saturday 19th of January.
While the Leicester side is strong, Leinster coach Michael Cheika is confident they will be able to get a result.
He said: “What we’ve got to do is go up there and make sure we keep sowing a bit of doubt in
their minds in their home base, where they don’t lose very often.
“We’ve got to make sure we continue to play well…and try to sneak a win up there.”
Leinster’s preparations were given a boost with the news that both injury worries Shane Horgan and Ollie le Roux have recovered enough to be included in the squad. They will face fitness tests oon Thursday, but are expected to be at near 100%.
The full squad to face Leicester is:
Forwards (15): Cian Healy, Ollie le Roux, Ronan McCormack, Brian Blaney, Bernard Jackman, Stephen Knoop, Stan Wright, Leo Cullen, Trevor Hogan, Cameron Jowitt, Malcolm O’Kelly, Stephen Keogh, Keith Gleeson, Shane Jennings, Jamie Heaslip
Backs (12): Guy Easterby, Chris Keane, Felipe Contepomi, Jonathan Sexton, Luke Fitzgerald, Rob Kearney, Gordon D’Arcy, Christian Warner, Brian O’Driscoll, Gary Brown, Shane Horgan,
Girvan Dempsey
Ireland duo Gordon D’Arcy and Malcolm O’Kelly, need only three more appearances for Leinster to equal who both joined Reggie Corrigan’s record for the province.
Over 1,000 Leinster supporters are expected to travel to Leicester for the Heineken Cup match, which kicks off at 3.30PM at Welford Road.
January 16th, 2008
Ireland kick off their RBS Six Nations campaign against Italy, in the first game of the tournament.
Ireland have the home advantage against Italy, and the supporters at Croke Park are sure to be in fine form as they cheer Ireland to victory (hopefully).
Croke Park will also play host to Scotland and Wales, while Ireland travel to play France and England. Whether home or away, the Irish support will be just as enthusiastic.
The full fixture list for this year’s RBS Six Nations is:
Sat 2nd Feb 08 14:00 Ireland v Italy Croke Park
Sat 2nd Feb 08 16:30 England v Wales Twickenham
Sun 3rd Feb 08 15:00 Scotland v France Murrayfield
Sat 9th Feb 08 14:00 Wales v Scotland Millennium Stadium
Sat 9th Feb 08 17:00 France v Ireland Stade de France
Sun 10th Feb 08 15:30 Italy v England Stadio Flaminio
Sat 23rd Feb 08 15:00 Wales v Italy Millennium Stadium
Sat 23rd Feb 08 17:00 Ireland v Scotland Croke Park
Sat 23rd Feb 08 21:00 France v England Stade de France
Sat 8th Mar 08 13:15 Ireland v Wales Croke Park
Sat 8th Mar 08 15:15 Scotland v England Murrayfield
Sun 9th Mar 08 16:00 France v Italy Stade de France
Sat 15th Mar 08 14:00 Italy v Scotland Stadio Flaminio
Sat 15th Mar 08 15:00 England v Ireland Twickenham
Sat 15th Mar 08 17:00 Wales v France Millennium Stadium
After losing out on the Six Nations trophy on points difference last year, Ireland are deservedly confident of victory in 2008.
January 7th, 2008
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