BRIAN O’DRISCOLL has slammed the soccer superstars who shunned Giovanni Trapattoni’s invite to the European Championship win in Macedonia earlier this month.

A NECK injury to young centre Tom Gleeson capped a miserable night in the British & Irish Cup for Munster at Bristol.

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MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan has expressed annoyance at the failure of the national management team to release more players for tonight’s clash with Australia.

Munster coach Tony McGahan has named a preliminary 30-man squad ahead of the game against Australia set for Tuesday November 16 at Thomond Park.

Canterbury tight-head Peter Borlase is set to arrive in Ireland next week to begin a two-year stint with Munster.

MUNSTER confirmed a triple injury blow yesterday with Denis Fogarty, Felix Jones and Ian Dowling facing lay-offs after Saturday’s Magners League victory over the Ospreys.

COMPETITION for places will be the lifeblood of Munster’s challenge for Magners League and Heineken Cup honours this season, believes Marcus Horan.

TONY BUCKLEY might have a bright rugby future following some fine displays on Ireland’s recent tour of Australia and New Zealand, but he is no closer to nailing down an alternative job once his playing days are over.

MUNSTER have bolstered their front-row options with the signing of Crusaders prop Peter Borlase.

Munster today confirmed the signing of 25-year-old Canterbury prop Peter Borlase.