IAN KEATLEY HELPED Munster to a dramatic one-point win over interprovincial rivals Ulster last night. But Reds boss Anthony Foley was still asked about his No 10′s performance afterwards at Thomond Park. “We hit the post. There was two early on and that’s frustrating,” admitted Foley. “It seems to be a theme in Thomond Park….
Read moreHopefully the other French sides don’t roll over as obviously as Montpellier did vs Bath
Click:tall storage cabinetMontpellier 5-30 Bath IF MONTPELLIER VS Bath is a sign of things to come in this weekend’s Champions Cup action then we are better off at home snuggled under at least two duvets with a hot chocolate. Bath triumphed 30-5 at the Altrad Stadium in a game that was played in such a downpour,…
Read moreTwitter pics, illegal angles and BJ Botha’s problems with Wayne Barnes
EARLIER THIS SEASON, we took a look at a refereeing decision that went against BJ Botha and Munster head coach Anthony Foley’s subsequent unhappiness at that particular call. Botha at Munster training in UL yesterday. Source: James Crombie/INPHO Well, the tighthead prop got on the wrong side of a match official again last weekend against…
Read moreEqual pay promised for talent at All Elite Wrestling
During the All Elite Wrestling rally yesterday in Jacksonville, the promotion’s Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes said that there will be equal pay among men and women who will be wrestling for AEW. Equal pay is a hot topic lately as equality has taken more of a bigger role in today’s society. It’s well documented…
Read moreDave Foley’s giant strides and GAA Allstars aplenty – Tipperary’s 2014 sporting highlights
But what about [insert your county here]? Don’t worry, we’ll be producing a series of articles that will cover every county in Ireland – even yours – over the next few weeks. See the ones we’ve already covered here. 1. Shane Long sealing his £12million move to Southampton 2. And then coming good in an important…
Read moreBrian O’Driscoll held back tears after receiving a surprise Hall of Fame award last night
ONE OF THE many Irish athletes to enjoy a fantastic 2014 was Brian O’Driscoll, as the rugby legend played an important role in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph. The star was honoured with a surprise induction into the RTÉ Sport Hall of Fame at the organisation’s annual awards ceremony last night owing to his achievements in…
Read moreAttention turns to Lam’s Connacht as Munster strive for consistency
“AS LONG AS we get a bit of consistency in what we do, we’ll get the results, as shown tonight.” Pat Howard is the newest member of Munster’s squad, but he’s already on key in terms of what it is that Anthony Foley wants. Following Friday night’s comprehensive win over Leinster, the head coach laid…
Read moreThere are straight lineout throws, crooked ones… and then there is this monstrosity
Click:全国楼凤论坛 JAPAN HAS MADE great rugby strides over the last few years – they beat Wales during the ’13 Lions tour, have a shrewd coach in Eddie Jones and they are hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup. And their national league has attracted a lot of big name players who want one last fat stack…
Read moreDeclan Kidney won’t be taking over as head coach of London Irish
LONDON IRISH HAVE confirmed Tom Coventry will be their head coach next season, ending rumours that Declan Kidney was set to assume the position. The Premiership club was taken over by a a consortium of Irish businessmen in 2013, with Cavan man Mick Crossan – owner of recycling and waste management company Powerday – appointed president. London Irish’s links with Ireland have…
Read moreDanny Cipriani is part of England’s 34-man training squad for the Six Nations
ENGLAND HEAD COACH Stuart Lancaster has named Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter in his training squad for their Six Nations opener with Wales. The return of the duo had been mooted by the British press and Lancaster confirmed on Wednesday that they have been handed the opportunity to emerge from the international wilderness. Fly-half Cipriani…
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