Keatley starts at fullback as international trio return to Munster XV
By IAN KEATLEY HAS been named at fullback for Munster’s Pro12 trip to the Ospreys on Saturday [Liberty Stadium, 5.15pm, Sky Sports]. Keatley, Billy Holland and John Ryan were all released from Ireland camp to the province and slot straight back in to Rassie Erasmus’s starting XV. Erasmus makes five changes in total with Darren O’Shea […]
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Zebo keen on future French adventure but ready to beat les Bleus now
IT’S NOT DIFFICULT to imagine Simon Zebo prospering in Toulouse colours. His creativity, pace, footwork, offloading ability and daring mindset would likely fit in perfectly in la Ville Rose. It’s little surprise to hear how much he enjoyed watching the great Toulouse side of the 2000s, when Cédric Heymans, Vincent Clerc and Yannick Jauzion ensured Zebo […]
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Fun in the sun for Ireland as Schmidt puts squad through high-tempo open session
Ryan Bailey reports from the Aviva Stadium CONDITIONS COULDN’T HAVE been in greater contrast to a wet and windy Saturday evening, but it’s not in Ireland’s DNA to bask in the glory of victory as they quickly returned to work and refocused the minds. Schmidt’s players were given a useful run out at an open […]
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Munster’s medical team cleared following investigation into Conor Murray head injury
EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL CLUB Rugby has stated Munster correctly followed the World Rugby Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocol following an incident involving Conor Murry during their Champions Cup clash with Glasgow Warriors in January. In the 62nd minute of the match, the Ireland scrum-half went to the ground following a tackle and was attended to by the […]
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Uncertainty about finalists as UL Bohs and Railway Union All-Ireland Cup semi ends in controversy
Women’s All-Ireland Cup semi-finals Old Belvedere 8 – 10 Blackrock, Anglesea RoadRailway Union 10 – 10 UL Bohemians, Sandymount By Aisling Crowe Source: Camerasport/Alex Dodd/INPHO FARCICAL SCENES REIGNED at the end of a pulsating clash between Railway Union and UL Bohemians in the semi-final of the Women’s All-Ireland Cup. The sides could not be separated […]
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Racing 92 and Stade Francais merger called off as clubs take heed of protests
THE CONTROVERSIAL MERGER between French clubs Racing 92 and Stade Francais that sparked outrage from top international players, fans and officials has been scrapped. Racing 92 president Jacky Lorenzetti and Stade Francais counterpart Thomas Savare announced the plan for the merger of the two Top 14 Paris region rivals on Monday, triggering anger from the […]
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Ronan O’Mahony wants ‘to give Rassie a headache’ and push for honours
MUNSTER WING RONAN O’Mahony says his decision to re-sign with the province for another two years was a ‘no-brainer’ for him as he chases a shot at international honours. O’Mahony has been a revelation for Rassie Erasmus’ side this season, and the Garryowen club man has weighed in with nine tries in 20 appearances so […]
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Pat Lam’s Connacht suffer shock loss to Zebre in Italy
CONNACHT SUFFERED A shock 25-22 loss away to Zebre in the Guinness Pro12 this afternoon. A tight game saw the Italians take a 13-12 half-time lead, before pulling away from Pat Lam’s side after the break. A converted Josh Rowland try in the 78th minute gave the visitors a flicker of hope, but it proved […]
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Lars Sullivan finally arrives on Monday Night Raw
The Raw after Mania failed to provide any major surprises, although it did finally bring the arrival of Lars Sullivan to the main roster. Lars was supposed to debut much earlier than this but rumors of personal problems, including anxiety attacks, prevented him from doing so. The former NXT star came out after Kurt Angle […]
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Sheamus Says Cesaro Deserves To Be WWE World Champion
Sheamus Says Cesaro Deserves To Be WWE World Champion; Says It’s Up To Fans Speaking to Inside The Ropes, Sheamus discussed the possibility of Cesaro becoming a World Champion one day. “I’ve always said, at least in the last couple of years, one title I haven’t won is the Intercontinental Title. But I’d rather see […]
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