Two Castres players cited for dangerous tackling and contact with the eye against Munster
Castres’ Rory Kockott and Marc-Antoine Rallier have both been cited for foul play following their 13-12 win over Munster on Saturday. Rallier is alleged to have tackled Munster flanker Peter O’Mahony dangerously in the 69th minute of the match in contravention of Law 9.13 (Dangerous tackling) while Kockott is alleged to have made contact with […]
7 years ago
Return of Chris Cloete’s mean streak makes Munster a different animal
Two of Munster’s unsung heroes come in for richly deserved praise. Munster’s 30-5 victory over Castres was a game many of the 21-odd thousand fans that were at Thomond Park were soon cast to the deepest, darkest recesses of their minds. Job done, move on. Joey Carbery and Chris Farrell, who will miss the return trip […]
7 years ago
Analysis: Why Chris Cloete is the perfect complement to Peter O’Mahony
Munster flanker Chris Cloete had a sensational season debut in his side’s 49-13 win over the Ospreys on Friday. The South African openside came in to the starting side for Tommy O’Donnell and made an instant impact as he topped the tackle count in defence while also winning a team high three turnovers at the […]
8 years ago
Peter O’Mahony the only one not getting carried away with Chris Cloete’s brilliant return
The Munster captain appreciated his efforts, but was keeping his head here. The return to fitness of South African signings Chris Cloete and Jaco Taute have massively strengthened Munster’s options. To see both men featuring early in the 2018/19 season and Peter O’Mahony immediately hitting his stride are real bonuses for Johann van Graan and […]
8 years ago
Chris Cloete’s gruesome arm injury was as bad as it looked as Munster confirm lengthy layoff
It’s as bad as it looked. Chris Cloete suffered a forearm fracture against Glasgow on Friday night and has been ruled out for between three and four months, Mnnster have confirmed. Munster getting back to winning ways came with a tinge of disappointment as Cloete went off with what looked like a serious arm injury. […]
8 years ago
From outsider to openside – Chris Cloete’s rise from Currie Cup to Champions Cup hero
How do you say his name again? Cloete is it? Munster openside Chris Cloete has made Irish Rugby fans sit up and take notice over the last month. After breaking into the side in Rassie Erasmus’ last game in charge of the province against the Dragons last month, the South African flanker has quickly established […]
8 years ago