[Click here if video doesn’t play] THE VICTORIOUS CONNACHT Rugby team is taking an open-top bus parade around Galway City and fans have come out in force to cheer them on. The province secured its first Pro12 title yesterday with a defeat of Leinster and the team is receiving a hero’s welcome in the club’s…
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Rory Keane reports from Cape Town THE TAXI RIDE from the international airport into the city centre is the perfect introduction to the workings of Cape Town, a spectacular but hugely complicated city. As you move onto the motorway, the iconic Table Mountain rises up to greet you– a truly spectacular sight that looms over…
Read more‘We have to believe we can do it. I know we can’ – Murray confident ahead of series decider
“THIS IS YOUR f***ing Everest, boys. Very few ever get a chance in rugby terms to get to the top of Everest. You have the chance today.” Those were the words of Jim Telfer which inspired the British and Irish Lions to a series victory on Springbok soil almost 20 years ago. Ian McGeechan’s class…
Read moreImposing centre Farrell says Munster’s attack ‘really needs to kick on’
ONLY GLASGOW AND Leinster have scored more tries than Munster in the Guinness Pro14 this season, but the Champions Cup stats possibly tell a truer story about the southern province’s attack. In the European competition, Exeter, Cardiff Blues, Leinster, Montpellier, Racing 92, Saracens, Scarlets, Toulouse and Ulster – several of whom didn’t even get to…
Read moreEngland prop Alex Corbisiero has turned to MMA commentary during his rugby sabbatical
ALEX CORBISIERO’S RUGBY career may be on hold for now but the England prop is staying busy with sporting pursuits of a different variety in the meantime. Corbisiero, who left Northampton Saints after announcing his intention to take a year-long break from rugby last December, will be part of the broadcast for Cage Warriors 77…
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Sean O’Brien with a young Leinster fan in Greystones Dundalk celebrate after Wednesday night’s historic win. And manager Stephen Kenny celebrated with his sons Eoin and Fionn Robin Copeland’s juggling act at Munster training Irish Olympian gymnast Ellis O’Reilly Billy Walsh and Zaur Antia in close company at Thursday’s Olympic boxing draw A selfie in…
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Read moreLeinster make 3 changes with Carbery set for first away start
JOEY CARBERY IS set to make his first away start at out-half as Leinster take on Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday. Following his dream debut in last week’s comfortable win over Benetton Treviso, the province will again place faith in the 20-year-old Auckland-born fly-half. There are three changes in all from last week’s win….
Read moreConnacht make 6 changes in their bid for a first win of the season
Click:Washing & Screening Equipment CONNACHT HEAD COACH Pat Lam has named his starting line-up for tomorrow’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Zebre. The champions, who suffered defeats to Glasgow Warriors and Ospreys in the opening two games of their title defence, will be looking for their first win of the campaign at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi…
Read moreTighthead Carey makes debut as Connacht chase first points of the season
CONNACHT COACH PAT Lam has made three changes to his side as the defending champions seek their first points of the season at home to Edinburgh (Friday, 19.35, TG4). New signing Conor Carey will make his first start for the province, the Belfast man packing down at tighthead alongside Tom McCartney and Denis Buckley. The…
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