Munster out-half embracing his Clare roots while pushing for more minutes From Harty Cup glory to the rugby fast-track A native of Ennis, Tony Butler has never second-guessed his decision to swap hurling for rugby. Before joining the Munster Rugby academy, he was a standout half-back with the St Flannan’s College team that lifted the […]
1 month ago
A tough one to take. The following players have been nominated for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year: However, Ireland and New Zealand fans were both unhappy that their star players – Tadhg Beirne for Ireland, and Ardie Savea for the All Blacks – were not selected. Not only has Munster captain Beirne been […]
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They can learn from each other. Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will have gotten acquainted with each other once again this week, but in a friendlier setting than Croke Park on derby day, as they prepare in Ireland camp for the All Blacks showdown next week. Prendergast was the hunted one but now looks set […]
2 months ago
A defining performance. Jack Crowley produced an emphatic performance on Saturday, comfortably winning the much-publicised battle between himself and Sam Prendergast, his rival for the Ireland 10 jersey. A couple of wayward cross-field kicks to start the game did not put him off in the slightest, as he stuck with the game plan, producing a […]
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A legend of the game. Ireland and Munster legend, Conor Murray, has retired from rugby at the age of 36. The scrum-half is regarded as one of the best to ever don the green jersey, and was among the best in the world during his prime years from 2013-2019. He finishes his career with 105 […]
4 months ago
Strong words. Munster and Ireland icon, Conor Murray, made headlines yesterday when excerpts from his new autobiography, ‘Cloud Nine’, came to light. We reported on the stinging criticism aimed towards former head coach Graham Rowntree, who guided the province to a URC title in 2023, before leaving under controversial circumstances last season. Murray also blasted […]
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