“Let’s have a listen.” It was a night of wistful looks, big embraces and hearty singing as the lights came down on Thomond Park for the 2020/21 season, and a host of big names – including CJ Stander and Tommy O’Donnell – bid farewell. Munster defeated a game Cardiff Blues side 31-27 to keep their […]

5 years ago

Some needless niggle from the Connacht scrum-half, but nice to see that fire. Kieran Marmion has only played once for Andy Farrell, since he took over as Ireland head coach, but he is showing signs of the player that Joe Schmidt relied on for a stretch. Connacht defeated Munster at Thomond Park, on Friday, for […]

5 years ago

On again. Off again. On again. Off again. The Rainbow Cup has been batting its’ eyelids at us for months now, but uncertainty remains over whether or not it will go ahead. With the Guinness PRO14 wrapped in a neat bow and Leinster holding onto their trophy, the next slate of rugby fixtures are supposed […]

5 years ago