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Watching Munster Leinster games long before he was involved himself gives David Wallace a special appreciation of these occasions.
“They were always big games” he told journalists in UL during the week. ” I remember going to watch them when my brothers were playing. They were always typical derby games. No quarter asked for or given. Not much has changed really.” he believes.
“Well maybe the amount of support and hype around it has, but on the pitch, not a lot has changed.”
Reminded that Leinster have won the last three encounters he’s asked if that acts as an incentive. ” Getting to a final, that’s an incentive. Look, there’s no escaping the past results. But our focus has to be on our jobs as players, being professional. And that’s the way we’re going to approach it. These derby games are always competitive, always hard fought and this one isn’t going to be any different.”
“There’s a prize of a final place for the winning team at the end of it and that motivates teams even more so. Of course its going to be a big day. Yes we want to get to a final and we have to win to do that. So that’s a huge incentive for us.”
The challenge that Munster and indeed Leinster faced in recent weeks was picking themselves up after the disappointment in Europe? “There’s no denying it’s difficult when you lose in the latter stages of a competition like the Heineken Cup. And mentally it definitely takes its toll.” he admits.
“For me, fortunately maybe, it was the 24 hours after that game that was the hardest and then for some strange reason I wanted to get back out there and play again. Maybe try right some wrongs from the week before. Couldn’t wait to get back out and play (against Cardiff).”
“You just have to re-focus. Set your sights on what’s achievable and forget what ’s gone in the past because at that stage it doesn’t matter. We had a focus of getting through to a final and we achieved that.”
“Last week, although it was disappointing to lose, it felt like a bit of a victory. Because obviously we’d qualified for a semi-final so that’s why it felt that way. Just the way the game went for ourselves, our attitude and the intensity we brought, made it feel like a bit of a bounce back.”
“Now though,” he concludes, “we have to re-focus. Now there’s a final to get to. What’s gone before, doesn’t matter. It’s all about 80+ minutes on Saturday night.”
May 19th, 2010
Anthony Foley makes seven changes, three of those positional, from the side that accounted for Ulster in the semi-final, for Sunday’s British & Irish Cup Final against Cornish Pirates at The Recreation Ground in Cambourne.
Tom Gleeson, Simon Zebo and Billy Holland, who were involved in the Magners League game that day against Ospreys return to the side while tight head prop Dave Ryan will be on duty in the RDS on Saturday night.
The experienced Holland’s inclusion means Tommy O’Donnell moves to his favoured number six berth in place of Eoghan Grace while Dave Kilcoyne comes into the front row for Ryan.
In the backs, Gleeson slots into the outside centre alongside two try scorer from the semi Jeremy Manning with Barnes moving to the right wing, Zebo returns to the left which means Sean Scanlon moves to full-back in place of Mossie Lawlor who is named on the bench.
Cornish Pirates reached the final with victories in the Pool stages over Gael Force (Scotland), Plymouth Albion, Exeter Chiefs and Newport. Their only defeat in that phase came away to Leinster and they recorded a facile 43-5 semi final win over Doncaster Knights in Camborne.
Munster: Sean Scanlon; Danny Barnes, Tom Gleeson, Jeremy Manning, Simon Zebo; Declan Cusack, Duncan Williams; Dave Kilcoyne, Mike Sherry, Stephen Archer; Dave Foley, Ian Nagle; Billy Holland, Tommy O’Donnell, Peter O’Mahony capt.
Replacements: Sean Henry, AN Other, Dave O’Callaghan, Paddy Butler, Conor Murray, Mossie Lawlor, Ronan O’Mahony.
May 19th, 2010
Doug Howlett and Keith Earls return to Munster action as does Jerry Flannery, John Hayes and Mick O’Driscoll for the Magners League semi-final clash with Leinster at the RDS tomorrow night (8pm).
Howlett’s been out of action since the Northampton quarter final game while Earls, Flannery and O’Driscoll missed last week’s trip to Cardiff through injury when Hayes was given a well earned rest.
Earls’ return means Lifeimi Mafi switches to the left wing while Denis Hurley makes way for Howlett on the right.
Up front Damien Varley continues at hooker as Jerry Flannery returns from injury and the inclusion of Niall Ronan and Nick Williams at seven and eight respectively provides Munster withe strong impact from the bench in the shape of James Coughlan and David Wallace should the need arise.
Munster: P Warwick; D Howlett, K Earls, J de Villiers, L Mafi; R O’Gara, T O’Leary; M Horan, D Varley, J Hayes; D O’Callaghan, M O’Driscoll; A Quinlan, N Ronan, N Williams. Replacements: J Flannery, D Ryan, J Coughlan, D Wallace, P Stringer, D Hurley, S Deasy.
Doug Howlett and Keith Earls return to the Munster side as does John Hayes and Mick O’Driscoll, for tomorrow’s Magners League semi-final clash with Leinster at the RDS (8pm)
May 19th, 2010
Support a great day of rugby in Thomond Park! Saturday April 24th will see the Limerick venue host Munster’s British and Irish Cup Semi Final against Ulster, and Munster’s Magners League clash against Ospreys.
The action starts at 3.30pm when Anthony Foley’s young Munster side take on Ulster in the inaugural B&I Cup semi-final, with the gates opening at 2.30pm.
Munster Rugby are offering a great day of rugby all for the price of a Magners League ticket.
If you buy or have bought a ticket for the Ospreys game, you will also gain access to the B&I Cup game before-hand.
Munster play Ospreys at 6.30pm in their final game before the Heineken Cup semi-final against Biarritz. With Munster aiming to stay in the top four for the Magners League play-offs the remaining Connacht, Ospreys and Cardiff games are crucial and all support will be needed in Thomond Park.
There are a limited number of tickets remaining for the Ospreys game, and they can be purchased online here, alternatively you can call the Ticketmaster hotline on 0818 719 300.
If you have purchased a ticket at this stage for the Magners League Ospreys tie it will provide access to the British and Irish Cup game at 3.30pm.
Saturday April 24th Thomond Park
British and Irish Cup Semi-Final: Munster v Ulster, ko 3.30pm
Magners League Round 17: Munster v Ospreys, ko 6.30pm
April 19th, 2010
Munster face what will be one of their fiercest challenges at Galway’s Sportsground on Sunday.
Added to the traditional rivalry, there’s a huge amount at stake for both sides. Connacht are within touching distance of a place in next season’s Heineken Cup while Munster are now in a dogfight for qualification to the knock out stages. This is their third last game and arguably their toughest, with a home game against high flying Ospreys and then an away trip to Cardiff.
Team manager Shaun Payne put the task in context saying, “There’s three games left in the competition We can’t afford to be dropping any points at this stage. It’s Connacht at The Sportsground. Every year it’s a very close game and obviously we came a cropper last year.
Looking at Connacht current good heath he continued, “If you look at their recent form, I think they’ve been outstanding. The best I’ve seen them play since I’ve been here (in Ireland). I thought they were excellent against Leinster away and deserved to win that game. They did brilliantly to come through last weekend. They’re playing really very very well at the minute. The Sprtsground ? That’s never ever an easy place to get a result. This is a huge task.”
Speaking about the Munster selection Payne said. ” We won the game last weekend so we’ve a semi final coming up and whatever happens after that. There are vital League games to follow this one and obviously with a a challenge like this, the temptation is to pick your frontline team. But we have to take cognisance of what lies ahead and plan accordingly.
“This is a vital game. Every single game at this stage of the competition is a vital game. But this one first and it is a question of balancing the books.
One thing for certain is that Munster will not be travelling to make up the numbers and what the newcomers bring to the party besides youthful enthusiasm is pace. Barnes and Zebo are lightning quick and Cusack is an out-half in the traditional mould, big and strong with a massive boot.
Deasy is no slouch either while Gleeson adds steel to a backline that will be marshalled by Warwick and Stringer, two of the best in the business,.
Up front Dave Ryan deputises for Marcus Horan and Billy Holland who has yet to play a poor game in the Munster shirt partnering Mick O’Driscoll who is enjoying another wonderful season in the autumn of his career.
Munster: Scott Deasy; Danny Barnes, Tom Gleeson, Paul Warwick, Simon Zebo; Declan Cusack, Peter Stringer; Dave Ryan, Damien Varley, Tony Buckley; Mick O’Driscoll capt; Billy Holland; Nick Williams, Niall Ronan, James Coughlan. Replacements: Denis Fogarty, Julien Brugnaut, Dave Foley, Peter O’Mahoney, Conor Murray, Jeremy Manning, Sean Scanlon.
Connacht: Gavin Duffy, Troy Nathan, Niva Ta’auso, Keith Matthews, Fionn Car, Ian Keatley, Frank Murphy, Brett Wilkinson, Sean Cronin, Jamie Hagan, Michael Swift, Bernie Upton, John Muldoon capt., Johnny O’Connor, George Naoupu Replacements: Adrian Flavin, Ronan Loughney, Michael McCarthy, Mike McComish, Conor O’Loughlin, Miah Nikora, Aidan Wynne.
April 19th, 2010
While the Munster pack has a familiar ring to it there are three of the backline who will be making their senior competitive debut on Sunday in the crucial Magners League game against Connacht at The Sportsground.
Under 20 international wings Simon Zebo and Danny Barnes and Thomond’s Declan Cusack are named in the side that will be led by Mick O’Driscoll for the trip to Galway.
The opportunity presents itself because of the injury situation among the backs in the Munster squad that sees Denis Hurley, Doug Howlett, Ian Dowling, Keith Earls Jean de Villiers and Barry Murphy all nursing injuries of varying degrees but in pre season and British & Cup games the backline trio have shown what they’re capable of and Sunday’s step up is well within their capabilities.
Zebo was a regular on this year’s internations 20s Championship winning side while Barnes was called into the U20s squad last summer for the World Cup in Japan as was replacement scrum-half for Sunday, Conor Murray.
Declan Cusack has been director of operations on Anthony Foley’s Britist & Irish Cup side playing a crucial part in their march to the semi-final.
Paul Warwick and Peter Stringer provide the wily presence in the backs, with Warwick at inside centre alongside Tom Gleeson and Scott Deasy at full-back.
Munster: Scott Deasy; Simon Zebo, Tom Gleeson, Paul Warwick, Danny Barnes; Declan Cusack, Peter Stringer; Dave Ryan, Damien Varley, Tony Buckley; Mick O’Driscoll capt; Billy Holland; Nick Williams, Niall Ronan, James Coughlan. Replacements: Denis Fogarty, Julien Brugnaut, Dave Foley, Peter O’Mahoney, Conor Murray, Jeremy Manning, Sean Scanlon.
April 19th, 2010
Applications for the Munster Rugby Supporters Club (MRSC) are now open with the objective of adding 2,000 members to Munster Rugby’s “sixteenth man”.
Supporting the launch in Cork were Doug Howlett, Tom Gleeson and Tommy O’Donnell.
Two new initiatives have been introduced this season to encourage existing members to help sign up their friends and to reward new members – “Refer a friend” and the “Golden Ticket”.
Jennifer Kiernan, MRSC Manager outlines the initiatives: “In order to build our new membership we are asking our existing members to refer a friend and they will receive credit’s in their ticket account, we will also have a number of “Golden Tickets” where a number of new members will be selected for free membership and a Magners League season ticket for Thomond Park.”
Munster’s Doug Howlett, at the launch of the 2010/11 membership campaign, said “The Supporters Club are the core of the 16th Man on match days and having met with many members at their Q&A’s I found their knowledge of the game and interaction with the players is great …. It really is like an extended family in Munster”.
Existing members have been able to renew since 31st March and new members can join now. Membership costs 30 euro for the 2010/2011 season. Full details of membership and benefits are available on www.mrsc.ie
Membership benefits include;
• Up to 20% discount on Magners League Season Tickets
• Membership pack with exclusive member gift
• Access to tickets for some Heineken Cup matches and International matches
• Attend Question and Answer Evenings with the players, Quiz Nights and Pre-Match Functions
• Private Members Bar in Thomond Park Stadium
• Full access to exclusive Discount Scheme and Giant Draw which includes prizes of cars and rugby trips
• 10% discount on all purchases from Munster Rugby Stores
• Access to pre-sales of tickets for concerts and events in Thomond Park Stadium
April 12th, 2010
Dylan Hartley and his Northampton Saints travel to Limerick and Thomond Park Stadium more in confidence than hope believing they left a game behind them last time and determined to put that right on the occasion of the quarter-final of the Heineken Cup.
Their number 8 Roger Wilson believes that the the January visit leaves them well placed to advance to the semi-final in their continuing quest for Triple glory this season having already captured the LV trophy.
“The good thing for us,” he says,” is that we know what to expect going over to Thomond Park. Last game was close, 12-9, last time we went over. The atmosphere can get to you, sort of inhibits you from playing the way you want to play. Maybe stops you thinking at crucial times and you maybe go into your shell a little bit.
“We were guilty of that so this time we know what to expect and it’ll not affect us too much this time.”
Northampton’s stated ambition is to add the Heineken Cup and Premiership title to the LV trophy according to Wilson. “That’s the plan. I don’t see why we can’t do it. Just continue that winning mentality.”
However he does acknowledge that tomorrow’s game presents a huge challenge. “Munster have rightfully been the best team in Europe over the past five, six seven seasons. They’ve won Heineken Cup, Magners titles. They’ve only lost once in Thomond in the Heineken. That how difficult it’s going to be.
“But we believe we can do it if everyone of the squad gives absolutely 100%. plays a little bit more with the head this time and just as much heart.”
The Saints, second in the Premiership table, will be dealing from a full deck and content in the knowledge that they have the type of game that will take them through to the semi-final. This time around they prefer Stephen Myler to Shane Geraghty at out-half. Geraghty who did such damage in Franklin’s Gardens bore the brunt of the criticism for Saints’ defeat last time they visited.
For their part Munster will be under no illusions about the task they face on Saturday evening. In losing the away Pool game, in the early stages, they made Northampton look fairly awesome but then came back to almost snatch victory. In the return, at Thomond Park in January, the English side led them a merry dance for long periods, but like others before them, most recently ASM Clermont Auvergne, they paid for being able to put the team in red away.
Munster will know that they have to cut out the errors and lower the penalty count that has cost them dearly in recent games.
They’ll know too that they will need to reproduce the sort of performance that they delivered in Perpignan if they’re to see off what is going to be a massive challenge.
Munster: Paul Warwick; Doug Howlett, Keith Earls, Jean de Villiers, Ian Dowling; Ronan O’Gara, Tomas O’Leary; Marcus Horan, Jerry Flannery, John Hayes; Donncha O’Callaghan, Paul O’Connell capt; Alan Quinlan, David Wallace, James Coughlan. Replacements: Damien Varley, Julien Brugnaut, Tony Buckley, Mick O’Driscoll, Nick Williams, Niall Ronan, Peter Stringer, Lifeimi Mafi.
Northampton Saints: Ben Foden; Chris Ashton, Jon Clarke, James Downey, Bruce Reihana; Stephen Myler, Lee Dickson; Soane Tonga’uiha, Dylan Hartley capt, Euan Murray; Courtney Lawes, Juandre Kruger; Phil Dowson, Neil Best, Roger Wilson. Replacements: Brett Sharman, Regardt Dreyer, Brian Mujati, Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe, Mark Easter, Alan Dickens, Shane Geraghty, Joe Ansbro.
Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU).
April 12th, 2010
The 29 year old Ireland International Sevens player’s five previous appearances in the competition have come off the bench but tomorrow he wins his 40th Munster cap having debuted in 2006 against Cardiff Blues at The Arms Park.
Coughlan’s inclusion at number 8 means David Wallace moves back to the openside while Keith Earls’ recovery from a groin injury leaves the backline showing just one change from the one that played the Saints back in January, Earls renewing his centre partnership with Jean de Villiers while Lifeimi Mafi is named on the bench.
Further good news for Munster is that their other groin injury sufferer, Paul O’Connell, has also been included in the side. The captain and Earls both trained in Cork yesterday and both will be expected to take part in the Catain’s Run this evening.
Munster: P Warwick; D Howlett, K Earls, J de Villiers, I Dowling; R O’Gara, T O’Leary; M Horan, J Flannery, J Hayes; D O’Callaghan, P O’Connell capt; A Quinlan, D Wallace, J Coughlan. Replacements: D Varley, J Brugnaut, T Buckley, M O’Driscoll, N Williams, N Ronan, P Stringer, L Mafi.
April 12th, 2010
Leinster will be hosting their annual ‘Ladies Night’ in aid of Action Breast Cancer (A.B.C.) at the Magners League encounter against the Scarlets in the RDS on Saturday, February 20th. In addition to a bucket collection around the ground, the Official Leinster Supporters Club (OLSC) will be printing a limited edition t-shirt which will go on sale on the night with proceeds going to A.B.C. There will be live music, player appearances pre and post match, ‘Family Day’ activities with specially themed music all night inside the ground for all the ‘single’ and ‘not so single’ ladies. So why not pamper that special someone in your life this February 20th? With over 14,000 tickets sold, book your place today to avoid disappointment. Limited discount tickets are on sale now from www.leinsterrugby.ie (quote ‘LADIES 2010’ to avail of these discount tickets)
January 25th, 2010
Munster v Bristol Tickets
Tickets for Munster’s first home game of the British and Irish Cup are now on sale online. Munster take on Bristol on Friday 27th November in Nenagh RFC, ko7.30pm. Buy Tickets Here
Exclusive Online Offer
The Munster Junior Backpack is this week’s web only exclusive offer, the backpack was €15 and is now €10 online. A perfect Christmas gift for any of the younger Munster supporters! View Here
November 13th, 2009
Fingers Crossed
Munster front row problems will ease somewhat with the return to action in Croke Park on Sunday of John Hayes and Jerry Flannery but it will be a case of fingers crossed from a Munster management point of view over the next three weeks with 13 of their squad on international duty. Read More
New Videos on the Munster View
Keep up to date with the Munster A side and check out the match highlights from their recent Interpro wins against Leinster A and the Ulster Ravens. View Here
Munster Website Shortlisted for Award
The Munster Rugby website has been shortlisted for the 2009 Golden Spider Awards in the category for “Best Sports and Leisure Website”. Read More
Munster Win Bronze at Sports Events Awards
Munster Rugby were honoured with a major international sports event management award in London on Tuesday in recognition of the successful staging of the Munster v New Zealand game in Thomond Park Stadium in November last year. Read More
November 13th, 2009
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.
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August 22nd, 2008
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