Is rugby failing its supporters? – The Irish Times
“The Chatham House Rule applies,” said our very welcoming and humorous Master of Ceremonies. Those assembled then settled…
Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings – The Irish Times
The Gloucester outhalf Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next men’s…
Cian Tracey: Fans taken for granted as second-string syndrome calls integrity of Champions Cup into question
Caelan Doris signs autographs for young supporters after the Champions Cup win over Harlequins. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Walking…
Johann Van Graan has last laugh as six-try Bath outclass Munster in Champions Cup
Bath 40 Munster 14 Shane Daly of Munster evades the tackle of Max Ojomoh of Bath during the…
Champions Cup: Munster open campaign against Bath at Recreation Ground
Devastating from the Premiership champions at the Rec‘Simply devastating stuff from English champions Bath. Johann van Graan’s side…
‘He’s being assessed’ – Munster hope to have Jack Crowley fit to face Bath after injury scare
Jack Crowley of Munster dives over to score his side’s third try against the Stormers at the weekend.…
‘Ireland are probably paying the price’ – Stormers coach John Dobson says South African scrum dominance is here to stay
Stormers players celebrate after their victory over Munster on Saturday night at Thomond Park. Photo: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile Long…
Munster taught harsh scrum lesson as Stormers’ bomb squad delivers second-half comeback to stun Thomond Park
Munster 21 Stormers 27 Gavin Coombes of Munster is tackled by DHL Stormers players Neethlin Fouche, left, and…
Munster’s unbeaten record ended as Stormers pull off dazzling comeback win – The Irish Times
URC: Munster 21 Stormers 27 Regrets, Munster will have a pocketful, not least a failure to score in…
Sorry second-half collapse costs Munster as Stormers spring back to silence Thomond
A second half collapse where they failed to score saw Munster fall to a first defeat of the…
Bernard Jackman: Lack of depth at source of Ireland’s problems
Lots for Leinster and Munster players to prove in Champions Cup Ireland’s Sam Prendergast after his side conceded…
Rugby is in serious trouble unless match officials get a handle on decision-making process – The Irish Times
Did you enjoy the November series? Being among the Aviva Stadium crowd was new to me. Walking down…