Person: D Fanning

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Brilliant backs fire Rockwell into semi against Christians

Rockwell certainly had no complaints at the late switch of the game from Thomond Park where their fleet-footed three-quarters were ideally suited to an impeccable surface more used to hosting League of Ireland soccer.

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Munster Schools Senior Cup: 'We’re building nicely' - Rockwell find attacking zest as Bandon bow out

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Rockwell hold Bandon scoreless to progress to Senior Cup quarter-final

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O’Dwyer scores a hat-trick as Rockwell whitewash Tipperary rivals

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Class shines through as UCC overpower Cork IT

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Mary I dominate CIT in Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final

County stars lead UCC charge past CIT

UCC 1-19 - CORK IT 0-12: UCC’s class was always going to be the telling factor. And so it proved, even if it took a little longer than expected to boil to the surface.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2018

Limerick book another final date with Clare

Limerick 3-19 Kerry 1-15: For the second time in three years, Limerick and Clare will contest the final of the Munster Hurling League.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2018

Late Commercials salvo denies Killenaule

Clonmel Commercials 2-9 Killenaule 0-8... Two goals in the closing seven minutes swept favourites Clonmel Commercials to victory over Killenaule in a well-contested Tipperary senior football final at Semple Stadium, Thurles yesterday.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2017

Clonmel Commercials land Tipperary Senior Football Championship title

Clonmel Commercials needed late goals from Richie Gunne and Jamie Peters to land a 17th Tipperary Water county senior football championship title.

Sun, 15 Oct, 2017

Determined Limerick crowned All-Ireland U21 hurling champions

A determined performance from Limerick saw them crowned All-Ireland U21 hurling champions for the second time in three years.

Sat, 09 Sep, 2017

First summer sweat as Limerick dig out victory

For the first time this summer, Limerick’s U21 hurlers were made to sweat.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2017

Barry Murphy replaces Mike Mackey for Limerick semi clash

Limerick have made one change to their starting team for tomorrow’s All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final against Galway.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2017

Ruthless Treaty charge to final

Limerick 1-28 Clare 1-15 

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

Carmody: U21 ‘purest form of hurling’

Prior to last year’s All-Ireland U21 hurling decider, Waterford selector Paul Flynn opened up on why the grade is his favourite competition

Wed, 12 Jul, 2017

Terrific Treaty give Tipp a trimming

With Kilkenny not exactly lighting up Cusack Park on Wednesday evening, it was left to Limerick to fire the first warning signal in the race for All-Ireland U21 glory.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

Convincing win for Limerick

Limerick fired an early warning shot that they are one of the leading contenders for All-Ireland U21 glory with this comprehensive 12-point Munster quarter-final dismissal of Tipperary.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017

Limerick put faith in senior starlets

This Limerick U21 team carries shades of last year’s Waterford class.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017

Crescent shake off gutsy Rockwell

Rockwell 5 Crescent 21: Holders Crescent remain on course for another crack at the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup after beating Rockwell 21-5 in yesterday’s quarter-final at Clanwilliam Park, Tipperary.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Agony for Cork IT as NUIG squeeze through

Cork IT 0-19 NUIG 0-19: There may have been nothing between them on the scoreboard, but NUIG’s marginally superior score difference over the previous two rounds saw the visitors secure a quarter-final berth at CIT’s expense.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Cork IT wrap it up quickly against DCU

Cork IT 1-14, DCU-St Patrick’s 0-6: A good start and composed finish was key for Cork IT yesterday as their 10-point half-time lead provided the basis for an 11-point victory over DCU-St Patrick’s at the latter’s Drumcondra grounds in Round 2 of the Fitzgibbon Cup.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Powerful UL have luxury of stars on the bench

University of Limerick 2-23 Cork Institute of Technology 0-16: That Bobby Duggan, Barry Nash and Ronan Lynch were among the UL substitutes yesterday tells you a great deal about the strength of Brian Lohan’s team.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017

UL open Fitzgibbon Cup campaign with 13-point dismissal of CIT

University of Limerick: 2-23 ...  Cork Institute of Technology: 0-16

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Clare claim Munster intermediate glory in final thriller

Limerick 2-18 Clare 1-26 (AET): Clare claimed Munster glory after edging Limerick in extra-time at the Gaelic Grounds last night.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2016

O’Keeffe inspires CIT to All-Ireland freshers glory

Cork IT 1-13  DCU 0-13 - All-Ireland Division 1 Freshers final

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Leinster A v Rotherham Titans - British & Irish Cup Pool 1

Classy Leinster 'A' set up home quarter-final

Leinster ‘A’ 43 Rotherham Titans 24: Leinster ‘A’ safely secured a home British & Irish Cup quarter-final with a 19-point Pool 1 triumph over Rotherham Titans at Donnybrook last night.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Munster A team make 10 changes

Dependent on team selection higher up, Munster A coach Mick O’Driscoll has rung the changes for tomorrow’s British & Irish Cup game with Yorkshire Carnegie in Lockwood Park, Huddersfield.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Leinster turn on the power to shake off Ealing Trailfinders

Leinster ‘A’ 45 Ealing Trailfinders 13: Leinster ‘A’ produced a strong second-half surge at Donnybrook last night, as they recorded a 32-point win over Ealing Trailfinders in Pool 1 of the British & Irish Cup.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Mick O’Driscoll still targeting top spot with Munster Rugby

Munster face into the first of two consecutive British and Irish Cup ties against old Welsh rivals the Ospreys at Rosbrien tonight (7.30pm) in the full knowledge that nothing but victory will do in their bid to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Determined Leinster prevail as Munster fightback falls short

Leinster 22 Munster 17: Munster A produced a strong second-half showing at Donnybrook Stadium last night, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a reversal at the hands of Leinster A in their opening game of the Interprovincial Series.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Leinster fall at first hurdle

Edinburgh 16 Leinster 9: Leinster’s hopes of opening their Guinness Pro12 season with a victory were shattered last night by an Edinburgh side that showed more flair with ball in hand and which had a more aggressive back row.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Depleted Leinster can still call on experienced squad for Edinburgh

Despite being short 17 players following World Cup squad announcements, Leo Cullen is able to call on plenty of experience for his opening Guinness Pro12 encounter as head coach of Leinster against Edinburgh in Meggetland tonight (7.35pm).

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Demolition job gives Leo Cullen the perfect start

Leinster 68 Moseley 0: It was a demolition job in Donnybrook last night, as Leinster recorded 10 tries against an overwhelmed Moseley in Leo Cullen’s first home game as head coach of Leinster.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015

Leinster battle back to give Leo Cullen fine start

Ulster 21 Leinster 24: A little half-time word in the ears of his charges gave new Leinster head coach Leo Cullen a perfect start to his tenure with what was in the end a comfortable warm-up victory over Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

Dream comes true for near perfect St Mary’s CBS

For 52 minutes or so of Saturday’s Drummond Cup decider, this was a near-perfect performance from St Mary’s CBS.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

Leinster opt to keep star men under wraps

With their European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon just eight days away, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has opted to wrap his star players in cotton wool for the province’s Guinness Pro12 encounter with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade tomorrow.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015