Organisation: PGB

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Van Graan: I just want people in here who want to serve Munster

Johann van Graan has urged Munster supporters to look at the positives of a playing squad in it for the long haul despite the “strange” situation of two key coaches deciding to quit.

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Van Graan 'very disappointed and sad' at departures of Flannery and Jones

The times a Munster win does bad things to me

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‘It’s in the IRFU’s interests to have a successful Munster’

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Ian Costello hails Francis Saili impact as Munster chiefs defend recruitment policy

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Munster want 'big name' star but IRFU policy making recruitment difficult

Elwood: I need a break

Eric Elwood’s all-consuming passion for Connacht and rugby became a huge factor in his decision to step down as head coach at the end of the season.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2012

Sisk to sue Poland over road project

The construction firm Sisk is taking legal action against the Polish state in an effort to recoup the €50m-€60m losses it will incur in its 2011 annual accounts on the back of a failed road-building project in the country.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2012

Andrew demoted as RFU eye new coach

ENGLAND will name a permanent head coach in time for next year’s summer tour to South Africa, with an interim appointment overseeing the RBS 6 Nations.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2011

Connacht lay big plans for future

WITH all eyes on World Cup auditions, it was too easy to overlook Connacht’s part last night — as it has been this past 15 years — but the province gave notice of a determination to change that at the Aviva Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2011

Connacht season ticket sales soar

CONNACHT’S season ticket sales have rocketed by almost 700% even though there is still a month to go before the start of the new season.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2011

Connacht in driving seat with new deal

CONNACHT have parted company with their long-time sponsors as they strive to financially match the other provinces following their elevation to the Heineken Cup.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2011

Western promise as IRFU unveil plan

THE FUTURE of Connacht as an important cog in the Irish provincial rugby wheel has been guaranteed and coach Eric Elwood, his players and management colleagues will be operating off at least a two-year contract from now on.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010

Elwood excited by new opportunities

CONNACHT coach Eric Elwood last night hailed the establishment of a Professional Game Board (PGB) by the IRFU as a bright day in the history of the game in the west of Ireland.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010

New structures announced for Connacht Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union and Connacht Rugby today jointly announced a new structure for the professional game in Connacht with the specific aim of elevating the levels of performance for the province both on and off the pitch.

Fri, 03 Dec, 2010

Johnson takes up official role

England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson is set for his first official role since retiring after being elected to the newly-formed Professional Game Board (PGB).

Fri, 07 Mar, 2008

Eriksson vows to battle through FA crisis

SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON last night vowed to battle through the English Football Association crisis and carry on as boss — but warned he would not allow the new Professional Game Board to dictate his job.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2002