Leinster slammed for ‘worst-ever’ performance in sobering defeat at the Stormers
Where did this come from? Leinster were beaten 35-0 by the Stormers in their URC season opener, in what many are describing as their worst performance in recent memory. Leinster, who had a squad including 13 internationals, were well beaten in every area in Cape Town, with a torrid second-half showing. They gave up four […]
5 months ago
Ronan O’Gara and La Rochelle march on after incredible finish in Cape Town
STORMERS 21-22 LA ROCHELLE Ronan O’Gara made a point of seeking out Springbok star Mannie Libbok after his La Rochelle side survived a wild finish in Cape Town. Stormers, the 2022 URC champions, went into a 16-0 lead against the reigning, back-to-back Champions Cup title-holders. Injuries plagued them throughout, however, and the French side rallied […]
2 years ago
HOUSE OF RUGBY: All hail Munster, classy Jack Crowley and Ireland’s training squad
“It’s a great day, and I think we should start off with a sing-song!” Munster are the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship top dogs and both Greg O’Shea and Jason Hennessy were howling about it from the rooftops. Graham Rowntree’s champions arrived back in Limerick this morning and had a rousing reception from the Munster supporters […]
3 years ago
Munster expose two stark moments of South African over-confidence
The Stormers were magnanimous in defeat to Munster, post-match, but two of their starting XV may regret some early celebrations. Stormers head coach John Dobson was full of praise for the Munster side that defeated his men 19-14 in a hard-fought United Rugby Championship Final, on Saturday. So, too, was his captain, Steven Kitshoff. Munster […]
3 years ago
Humble, poignant Graham Rowntree interview was an insight to the man’s character
This is the man that has forced these Munster players to dig deeper for victory. Munster’s players, staff, coaches and fans are living it up in Cape Town after ending a long wait for silverware. Graham Rowntree spoke superbly after the dramatic Munster win. Munster claimed their first title since 2011 after they defeated Stormers […]
3 years ago
Peter O’Mahony crashes interview with Graham Rowntree and pulls out killer line
“We stuck at it, and it means the world.” Munster are the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship winners and there is going to be one hell of a party in Cape Town, with Peter O’Mahony and Graham Rowntree both in the mix. Munster trailed Stormers 14-12 until the closing stages of the final, at DHL Stadium, […]
3 years ago