Former Ireland rugby star retires on medical advice
The 33-year-old has taken the decision to “prioritise his mental wellbeing”. Ex-Ireland and Ulster prop Marty Moore has announced his retirement from professional rugby after receiving medical advice to do so. The 33-year-old earned 10 international caps during Joe Schmidt’s tenure as coach of Ireland, and was a member of the Six Nations winning sides […]
1 year ago
Wasps face relegation threat as English club heads towards administration
The hits keep coming. On the back of Worcester Warriors being suspended from all club competitions, losing players and staff and looking set for relegation to the Championship, Wasps have announced the club is going into administration. The English Premiership side, who have players on their books like Joe Launchbury, Vincent Koch, Jack Willis, Dan […]
3 years ago
Simon Zebo sets European record as Munster set for English opponent in Last 16
MUNSTER 45-7 WASPS Having copped it from near and far about their playing style, Munster were delighted to cut loose on woeful Waps again. Simon Zebo certainly had some fun out there. Anyone following Munster’s season will know how they started the season brightly, had major Covid disruptions, some scrappy performances and are getting back […]
4 years ago
As a captain and player, this was one of Peter O’Mahony’s finest moments
Young fans across Munster would have been buzzing by their side’s display against Munster. On Monday of last week, a clip of Peter O’Mahony sending a good luck message to a UL Bohs team, ahead of a match with Garryowen, was sent my way. Never intended to go beyond the team itself, O’Mahony and Bohs […]
4 years ago
Munster young guns come of age as ragged Wasps torn to shreds
WASPS 14-35 MUNSTER Although it was never part of the plan, a couple of weeks back, Munster handed out 12 senior debuts and still produced a bonus point win against Wasps, away from home. Munster, who were without over 30 senior players due to Covid positives, close contacts isolating and injuries, handed five debuts in […]
4 years ago
“I trained with a guy that was born in 2004 the other day. We reckoned Earlsie could be his father!” – Peter O’Mahony
“It’s been a challenge for us.” Peter O’Mahony is exuding as much confidence as possible ahead of Munster’s Champions Cup opener against Wasps. The souther province are currently without a slew of senior players as they are either isolating in hotel rooms or back in South Africa. 14 of their travelling party that headed to […]
4 years ago