Munster lie in wait for defending champs, Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thunderous clash awaits the Aviva Stadium as Munster and Toulouse face off in the first of this weekend’s Champions Cup quarter finals. The match-up promises some of the best that...
Munster Team Named To Face Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster head coach Johann van Graan has named his side for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium (3pm). Peter O’Mahony captains the...
Bok centre reveals burning desire to lift trophies with Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning centre Damian de Allende does not want to leave current club Munster without hoisting some silverware. De Allende announced earlier this year that he would be leaving Ireland...
Van Graan discusses Toulouse and Munster's 'red army'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster are facing a big clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday as defending champions Toulouse challenge the Irishmen in their Champions Cup quarter final. Munster boss Johann van...
Van Graan full of praise for Carbery, O'Mahony and the Thomond Park faithful
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster head coach Johann van Graan praised the impact of the Thomond Park faithful, Joey Carbery, and captain Peter O'M<ahony after his side secured passage to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Munster...
Simmonds misses Thomond Park trip, Munster boosted by returning internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster host Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park on Saturday (KO 3 pm) with the visitors holding a five-point advantage heading into the tie. Sam Simmonds misses the second leg of the Champions Cup...
Exeter brace for backlash at Thomond Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn early try by Exeter’s Stuart Hogg set the tone for a gritty, 13-8 victory by the Premiership outfit over Munster at Sandy Park. Rob Baxter’s men will, however, be bracing themselves for...
Rowntree to be confirmed as new Munster Rugby head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, according to the Limerick Leader. The current forward's coach at the Province has reportedly accepted the...
Chiefs look to get the best of Bath at Sandy Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis will be a campaign that Bath will be happy to forget as they embark on a new era with Johann van Graan at the helm, but the men in blue, black and white will still look to finish strongly. This week,...
A successful weekend in the URC for the South African sides
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African franchises in the United Rugby Championship as all four sides secured valuable home wins in what could mark the start of a strong resurgence by the domestic...