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French International Prop For Munster
Following on from the acquisition of Springboks centre Jean de Villiers, Munster today completed their squad for the coming season with the signing of French international prop Julien Brugnaut from Dax.
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Howlett’s Preparation Interrupted
Doug Howlett’s preparation for the coming season has been interrupted after he picked up a calf injury in training last week.
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Munster Players at Summer Camps
It’s the halfway stage of the 2009 Munster Rugby Summer Camps and the fun filled rugby activities are as popular as ever.
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August 11th, 2009
Lions Team For Final Test
The British and Irish Lions look to end on a high as they play their final test game against South Africa this Saturday in the Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg.
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Catching Up With Danny Barnes
We caught up with the first year academy player as he recently returned from the IRB Junior World Championships in Japan where he was a late addition to the Ireland U20s side.
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Munster Rugby Golf Classic 2009
The tenth annual Munster Rugby Golf Classic will take place on Monday August 31st next at the stunning Lee Valley Golf & Country Club in Co. Cork.
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Munster View – Exclusive Video
Munster Outtakes – It’s not all plain sailing on the Munster View and during the last year we captured one or two moments when things didn’t always go to plan. This video is brought to you by the students of LIT
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August 4th, 2009
Season Starts on Monday
Just six weeks after they signed off on season 2008/2009 the first of the Munster squad assemble to begin preparations for season 2009/2010.
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O’Callaghan Misses Out
The Lions have made five changes for the second Test that includes Simon Shaw being brought in to partner Paul O’Connell and no place in the 22 for Donncha O’Callaghan.
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Level 1 Coaching Course
Find details of upcoming coaching courses here.
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Vacancy: Munster Rugby Assistant Performance Analyst
The Munster Branch Irish Rugby Football Union is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Performance Analyst to the Munster Rugby Performance Analysis Department.
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July 20th, 2009
Munster Team News
Denis Fogarty will have the company today of Tomas O’Leary and Jerry Flannery for the long haul flight to Denver Colorado where the Munster hooker will join the rest of the Ireland A squad to prepare for the Churchill Cup.
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09/10 Heineken Cup Pool Draw Next Week
The draw to decide the Pools for next season’s Heineken Cup takes place in the Auditorium, Stade de France, next Tuesday at 12 noon.
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Irish U20s to Face Argentina
Five Munster players have been named in the match 22 for Ireland’s opening game against Argentina in the IRB Junior World Championships in Japan. We talk to Captain Peter O’Mahony on the Munster View.
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South Africa Calling for Castletroy College
The Castletroy College Senior Squad will be making the trip to the Southern Hemisphere this Saturday as they embark on a three week tour of South Africa.
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June 5th, 2009
O’Driscoll Leads Munster in Cardiff
In the absence of Paul O’Connell who was named in the squad earlier in the week, Munster will be led by Mick O’Driscoll for their final away game of the season, Sundays (4.35pm) Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues in the Arms Park.
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Munster Welcome New Competition
Twelve teams from the English Championship, six from the Welsh Principality Premiership, three Scotland sides along with Munster, Leinster and Ulster will compete for the inaugural trophy.
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Quinlan Hearing Next Wednesday
Alan Quinlan, the Munster back row forward, will appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin on Wednesday next, 13 May, 2009, as a result of a citing arising from the Heineken Cup semi-final match against Leinster at Croke Park last weekend.
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Grand Slam Glory DVD Giveaway
Munster Rugby are offering you the chance to win a copy of the commemorative triple DVD Disc set to celebrate Ireland’s historic RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam win.
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May 22nd, 2009
Players On The Mend
Although all eyes will be on Croke Park tomorrow for the RBS Six Nations Ireland England game, Munster management will already have their focus firmly fixed on the Magners League trip to Newport tomorrow week.
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Munster Refutes Club’s Ticket Claims
The Munster Branch has refuted claims by Limerick clubs that it has allocated quarter final tickets to corporate clients and sponsors at the expense of grass root supporters.
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National Representation
There is a full line up of action taking place this evening ahead of Ireland’s 6 Nations game against England tomorrow as players from around Munster gain National honours in their respective competitions.
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Win a chance to visit a Munster Squad training session
Win the chance for you and a friend to attend a Munster Squad training session.Draw to be held on Tuesday 3rd March.
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March 19th, 2009
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.
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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
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