Event: European Cup quarter-final

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JJ Hanrahan: 'I was completely out of the squad. That was rock bottom for me'

Munster’s JJ Hanrahan hit “rock bottom” when he was axed for last season’s European Cup quarter-final after playing “the worst game of rugby of my life”.

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Big call at 15 as Larmour replaces veteran Kearney

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Edinburgh show their muscle as Munster await showdown

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Johann van Graan satisfied as players commit to Munster cause

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‘I’d walk a hundred miles to talk about Jimmy Murphy’

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Jaco Taute enjoying Chris Farrell link-up at Munster

CJ Stander hungry for ‘dessert’ in Champions Cup

CJ Stander says he is driven by Munster’s failure to qualify for the knockout stages of the European Champions Cup for the past two years.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Steering his rugby charges in the right direction

It’s as if he’s always been the ideal backup to the stars.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Ulster young guns will savour special Thomond atmosphere

Two of Ulster’s young international hopefuls are preparing themselves for a real Thomond Park battle against Munster.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2014

Kidney chose the Best man for the job

Rory Best achieves two impressive milestones today against Scotland.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012

Humphreys to Ulster’s rescue

ULSTER temporarily moved second in the Magners League with a gritty but unconvincing victory over the Scarlets at Ravenhill.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2011

Roll up, the boy is Beck in town

SO, the Prodigal Son returneth tonight and we haven’t even cooked the fatted calf.

Wed, 10 Mar, 2010

‘I held Kevin’s hand and I knew straight away he was dead’

THE death toll on Irish roads climbed to 98 yesterday after a two-car accident left a woman dead and two people in hospital.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006

The undoubted hit of the Six Nations, Jerry Flannery has used the last fortnight to re-focus on his next challenge - Perpignan in a Heineken Cup quarter-final. It hasn’t been difficult, he told Declan Colley.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2006

United look back in time for inspiration

If football teams are inspired by great deeds of yesteryear then Manchester United should have every chance of progressing to the Champions League knockout stages when they take on Benfica tomorrow night in the Stadium of Light.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2005

Depleted Liverpool look to hold Leverkusen

Liverpool were seeking to build on their recent good away form in Europe and reach their 10th European Cup quarter-final in 15 appearances in the competition.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2005

Four Irish players on Six Nations team of year

IRISH fly-half Ronan O’Gara has edged out France’s Frederic Michalak in the Six Nations team of the year, chosen by French sports daily l’Équipe.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2004

Williams restricted announcing squad

Leinster coach Matt Williams has been severely restricted in the announcement of his side for the European Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003

Richards rates Healey comeback as ‘reasonable’

LEICESTER chief Dean Richards said he was “reasonably” satisfied with Austin Healey’s comeback performance after the England utility back starred in the Tigers’ 33-22 Premiership win over Sale at Welford Road on Sunday.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2003

On the ball fan pays 8,500 for Slam tickets

A DUBLIN woman yesterday paid 8,500 for two tickets for Ireland’s Grand Slam showdown with England.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2003

Neath want Stringer sidelined

MUNSTER rugby chiefs last night expressed astonishment at a blistering attack from Celtic League final opponents Neath following the suspension of Brett Sinkinson.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2003

Touts target Munster match

Tickets for today's European Cup quarter-final clash between Munster and Biarritz are being sold for over five times their face value.

Sun, 28 Jan, 2001

Rugby: Munster fans disappointed as Euro Cup tickets prove scarce

Thousands of dedicated Munster fans were left disappointed today when only a limited number of tickets went on public sale for next Sunday's European Cup quarter-final clash with Biarritz.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2001