Event: Guinness PRO12 final

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Where have all the Limerick forwards gone?
Irish players in Japan should keep their phones charged, just ask John Hayes
Irish players in Japan should keep their phones charged, just ask John Hayes

The Bull was on the farm in Cappamore when the call came.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Liam Williams targets perfect Pro12 fairytale
Liam Williams targets perfect Pro12 fairytale
Without silverware since 2004, Wayne Pivac’s Scarlets face Munster in the Guinness PRO12 final this afternoon with the aim of not only ending a 13-year wait for a trophy, but also giving Welsh regional rugby a much-needed shot in the arm.

Sat, 27 May, 2017

Stade Francais Paris v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 4 Round 2 Refixture
THE BIG INTERVIEW: You never stop mourning. But we set a target each week
Given the trauma of last October in Paris, nobody thought this would turn into a season Munster Rugby doesn’t want to end. Out of tragedy came a more resolute set-up, led by chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald. Today, they can lift their first silverware in six years and continue the red renaissance, writes Simon Lewis

Sat, 27 May, 2017

What a difference a year makes for Niall Scannell
What a difference a year makes for Niall Scannell

If Niall Scannell ever needs a reality check about what real pressure feels like, he and his Munster team-mates do not need to search too far back in the memory banks.

Thu, 25 May, 2017

Bleyendaal: United front saw us beat adversity
Bleyendaal: United front saw us beat adversity
When Tyler Bleyendaal arrived at Munster in January 2015, he immediately saw the similarities between the Irish province and his hometown Crusaders. Little did the Christchurch, New Zealand-born fly-half expect that tragedy would also become a common link between his past and present.

Tue, 23 May, 2017

Rassie Erasmus: Donnacha 10 times more a Munster man than I will ever be
Rassie Erasmus: Donnacha 10 times more a Munster man than I will ever be

Munster boss Rassie Erasmus hailed departing Donnacha Ryan as “10 times more a Munster man than I'll ever be” after the Ireland lock helped his native province reach next week's Guinness Pro12 final today.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Here's our 60-second report of how Munster fared against the Ospreys
Here's our 60-second report of how Munster fared against the Ospreys

The Aviva will be covered in red next weekend.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Leinster lose out to Scarlets at the RDS
Leinster lose out to Scarlets at the RDS

Scarlets reached their first ever Guinness PRO12 final after defeating much-fancied Leinster 27-15 at the RDS despite having Steff Evans sent off before half-time.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

Munster to address concerns that some are being subjected to higher surcharges
Munster to address concerns that some are being subjected to higher surcharges

Munster Rugby has promised to address concerns that some of its most loyal supporters are being subjected to higher surcharges than others when purchasing tickets for knockout matches.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2017

Garry Ringrose well aware of the great expectation
Garry Ringrose well aware of the great expectation

He’ll be 22 no more than a week when the whistle sounds in Edinburgh tomorrow on his first Six Nations appearance, but the wonder isn’t how Garry Ringrose has come to this so early but why it has taken quite so long.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Munster v Leicester Tigers - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 3
The day after Anthony Foley was laid to rest in Killaloe, Thomond Park rediscovered its soul
They say a picture paints a thousand words. If that holds true then the accompanying snap, taken after Simon Zebo scored against Leicester Tigers in Thomond Park last month, tells you a lot about the mood in the Munster camp at present. 

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Will the unavailables now rue missing Ireland's tour to South Africa?
Will the unavailables now rue missing Ireland's tour to South Africa?

You just wonder what was going through Joe Schmidt’s mind as he boarded Ireland’s flight from Heathrow to Cape Town last Sunday night. 

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Joe Schmidt ‘keeping eye on’ Munster’s Johnny Holland
Joe Schmidt ‘keeping eye on’ Munster’s Johnny Holland

Johnny Holland’s fine form for Munster has not gone unnoticed by Ireland coach Joe Schmidt who wants to see the out-half put himself into international contention next season.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

John Muldoon insists his Connacht men will rise to the challenge against Leinster
John Muldoon insists his Connacht men will rise to the challenge against Leinster
THE growing feeling in the west of Ireland that destiny is gazing favourably upon a Connacht team which has outperformed all expectations this season to reach tonight’s Guinness PRO12 Final at Murrayfield was reinforced by how preparations for the big match panned out yesterday.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Guinness PRO12 Final Previews
Connacht PRO12 final victory against Leinster would please the romantics
For the sporting romantics, this evening’s Guinness PRO12 final, at Murrayfield, is a no-brainer. 

Sat, 28 May, 2016

The away day Andrew Browne sensed it was happening for Connacht
The away day Andrew Browne sensed it was happening for Connacht

Think of Connacht’s remarkable successes this season and one is immediately transported to Galway and the Sportsground. 

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Mick Kearney acclaims Connacht lessons
Mick Kearney acclaims Connacht lessons
Mick Kearney admits he is “humbled” at the chance to play in Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 final, but he owes it all to the team he will compete against in Edinburgh.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

Leinster find the spirit of old and romp to decider
Leinster find the spirit of old and romp to decider
Leinster 30 Ulster 18: Leinster have had their critics during a season which saw any bid for European honours ended as soon as it had begun, but they delivered a season’s best to claim a berth in next weekend’s Guinness PRO12 final in Edinburgh.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Les Kiss says Ulster must be steeled for historic test
Les Kiss says Ulster must be steeled for historic test
Ulster, like Glasgow, are hoping to create a bit of Celtic League history by claiming an away victory in the semi-finals. No team on the road in the Top Four play-offs has managed to make it through to a Guinness Pro12 final.

Wed, 18 May, 2016

Connacht must go to the well again, insists Pat Lam
Connacht must go to the well again, insists Pat Lam
Connacht coach Pat Lam is preparing his players for the fight of their lives when they host Glasgow in the biggest game in the province’s history on Saturday.

Wed, 18 May, 2016

Paul O'Connell: Career Timeline
Paul O'Connell: Career Timeline

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Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

Opportunity knocks for Munster against Glasgow
Opportunity knocks for Munster against Glasgow

With 16 Glasgow Warriors players tied up with Scotland at the World Cup as against five Munster men with Ireland, there is little doubt that the home side will be at a distinct advantage when the teams meet in a repeat of last year’s Guinness Pro12 final at Thomond Park this evening (6pm).

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Pack down for long hard rugby road ahead

SO, how was your summer?

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015

No excuses for outclassed Munster
No excuses for outclassed Munster

Munster 13 Glasgow Warriors 31: Thoughts that the blood on Gregor Townsend’s hands at Ravenhill on Saturday night was Anthony Foley’s proved unfounded as the Glasgow Warriors head coach looked forward to this Guinness Pro12 final victory providing a springboard to greater things for his club.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

How do you replace the irreplaceable Paul O’Connell?
How do you replace the irreplaceable Paul O’Connell?

Paul O’Connell may be keeping quiet on his future but Anthony Foley knows it will not be with Munster and the head coach is making plans to bring in an overseas replacement for the departing Ireland captain.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Munster fans want silver lining for Paulie
Munster fans want silver lining for Paulie

Guinness Pro12 final 

Sat, 30 May, 2015

So much sport, so little time - the weekend action starts here
So much sport, so little time - the weekend action starts here

As always, May is sporting finals month. There’s a couple of bigguns this weekend so stock up on the pizzas and settle in.

Fri, 29 May, 2015

Peter O’Mahony: I’m ready for Belfast showdown
Peter O’Mahony: I’m ready for Belfast showdown

Peter O’Mahony is good to go and lead Munster against Glasgow Warriors in Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final in Belfast but serious doubts remain about two other current Irish team members, Conor Murray and Simon Zebo, with medical reports awaited on them today.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Glasgow Warriors planning grand finale in Belfast
Glasgow Warriors planning grand finale in Belfast

Semi-final match winner DTH van der Merwe and scrum-half Henry Pyrgos have both been at pains this week to stress that Glasgow Warriors are not merely content to have reached Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Anthony Foley plays cool ahead of Ravenhill showdown
Anthony Foley plays cool ahead of Ravenhill showdown

Given Matt O’Connor was fired as head coach by Leinster and Neil Doak is filling the role at Ulster until the arrival of Les Kiss, one might have expected Munster’s Anthony Foley to be displaying signs of pressure in the build-up to Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final against Glasgow Warriors at the Kingspan Stadium, Belfast.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Your Monday evening news catch-up
Your Monday evening news catch-up

Tributes have been pouring in for RTÉ sports broadcaster Bill O’ Herlihy who passed away today at the age of 76; Averil Power has resigned from Fianna Fáil and the Westboro Baptist Church can’t work out the Irish tricolour. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Munster ‘Play for each other, families, and the red jersey’
Munster ‘Play for each other, families, and the red jersey’

One called him a legend, the other a colossus and both CJ Stander and Anthony Foley admitted how much Munster will miss Paul O’Connell when he plays his last game for the province in Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Even in victory, headaches mount for Munster
Even in victory, headaches mount for Munster

Anthony Foley will prepare for Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final against Glasgow Warriors with injury problems exacerbating concerns about Munster’s poor game management in the narrow semi-final win over Ospreys.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Glasgow Warriors show their mettle to spoil Ulster party
Glasgow Warriors show their mettle to spoil Ulster party

Glasgow 16 Ulster 14: Glasgow left it late to book a place in the Guinness Pro12 final after a nail-biting 16-14 win over Ulster at Scotstoun.

Sat, 23 May, 2015

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