Person: F Murphy

Head coach Brendan O’Connor hails ‘super’ growth of Munster underage squads

Munster Clubs U18 head coach Brendan O’Connor has recognised the “immensely improved” standard of club player in the province, following his team’s Interprovincial Series triumph.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Old Belvedere edge Young Munster in 71-point thriller

Young Munster 35 Old Belvedere 36: The Ulster Bank All-Ireland League got off to the best possible start at Tom Clifford Park on Saturday, when Old Belvedere and Young Munster provided a thriller from which the visitors emerged victorious by a point (36-35).

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Lacklustre Leinster get drubbing in final warm-up game

Leinster 19 Bath 39: Semesa Rokoduguni, Harry Davies and George Ford helped themselves to second-half tries at Donnybrook last night, as Leinster’s pre-season campaign ended with a 20-point defeat against Bath.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Complacency won’t trip up Cork minors, insists Brian Herlihy

Cork minor manager Brian Herlihy says there is “absolutely no fear of complacency” from his charges ahead of this evening’s Munster semi-final clash with high-flying Limerick.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Limerick midfield duo put paid to Waterford hopes

Waterford 1-5 Limerick 1-13: Midfield combination Diarmaid Kelly and Josh Ryan powered Limerick into the Munster semi finals at a breezy Leamybrien last night as they reeled in early pace setters Waterford.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Limerick minors bounce back to end Tipperary’s campaign

Tipperary 0-11 Limerick 3-8: They contested Electric Ireland Munster and All-Ireland minor football finals in 2015 but Tipperary will play no further part in this year’s campaign after being dumped out by Limerick in Thurles last evening.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

Young Munster left with ‘tears in their eyes’ after missing bonus point

Young Munster 22 Lansdowne 3: Young Munster have seldom if ever beaten Lansdowne by 19 points but the sense of disappointment after Saturday’s Ulster Bank AIL game at Clifford Park gave the impression that they were on the wrong end of the 22-3 scoreline.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Clare hero Joe McGann stuns Limerick

Clare 0-9 Limerick 1-5: For the third year in a row in the Munster Minor Football Championship, Clare had the hex on neighbours Limerick, winning by a single point at Miltown Malbay last evening.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Tonight’s Munster Minor Football quarter-final match previews

A look ahead to tonight’s three games...

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Easy win for St Brendan's as they conquer Clonmel for their 21st Corn Uí Mhuirí win

St Brendan’s, Killarney 5-21 High School Clonmel 0-7

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

UL/Bohs in control for thrilling derby win

UL/Bohemian 25 Shannon 22: Last night’s local derby at Thomond Park produced an absolute thriller before UL/Bohemian edged out neighbours Shannon by 25 points to 22 to ease their relegation worries in the Ulster Bank Division One B.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

PBC do enough to hold off late rally from nine-man Douglas

Presentation Brothers College 2 Douglas Community School 1: Despite a late rally, Presentation Brothers College had just enough to hold off nine-man Douglas Community School and capture the Munster Senior Schools’ Cup.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Complacency the biggest test for St Brendan’s after semi-final victory

St Brendan’s College, Killarney 2-14 St Flannan’s College, Ennis 0-5: Gary McGrath is going to have some job guarding against complacency ahead of St Brendans’ latest bid for the Corn Uí Mhuirí.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

St Brendan’s College show no mercy as Coláiste Na Sceilge’s hopes dashed

St Brendan’s College, Killarney 4-15 Coláiste Na Sceilge 1-4: St Brendan’s College, Killarney maintained their unbeaten record in the Corn Uí Mhuirí group stages when crushing Coláiste Na Sceilge in this one-sided affair in Milltown yesterday.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Stylish St Brendan’s open with comfortable victory

St Brendan’s College 1-18 Abbey CBS 1-6: As championship openers go, this was a relative stroll in the park for St Brendan’s College.

Wed, 21 Oct, 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

Carty’s late heroics stun Royals as Model County secure Leinster crown

Wexford 1-10 Meath 0-12

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015

Malone tactics work as Clare power on

Clare 2-11 Limerick 0-5: Clare qualified for a semi-final spot in the Munster MFC against Tipperary on May 13 after ousting Limerick at Cusack Park, Ennis last evening.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015

Limerick break Waterford hearts

Last night’s rip-roaring Munster minor football phase-one qualifier in Newcastlewest ended with Seán Murphy’s goal three minutes from time giving Limerick their first championship win in the grade since 2010.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Mark Connolly set to play crucial role as Limerick look to overpower Waterford

Limerick will have high hopes of claiming victory in tonight’s Electric Ireland Munster MFC play-off against Waterford in Newcastle West (throw-in 7pm).

Wed, 22 Apr, 2015

No surprise as Cork far too strong for Limerick

LIMERICK 2-7 CORK 2-15: Little in the way of surprise at the Gaelic Grounds as Cork eased to an eight-point Electric Ireland Munster MFC win over Limerick.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Three second-half goals lift Limerick

Limerick 3-8 Waterford 0-12

Tue, 28 Oct, 2014

Aghada move onas Vincent’s face relegation threat

Aghada 1-11 St Vincent’s 1-8

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

No fond farewell for departing trio as Connacht slip up

Connacht 15 Cardiff 22

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Hurley shows way as ’Haven rip Saints apart

Castlehaven 6-15 St Vincent’s 1-10

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Connacht aim for best Pro12 finish by giving Cardiff the blues

With European Cup qualification out of the equation, Connacht are still intent on a best-place finish to this season’s Pro12 when they entertain Cardiff Blues in their final home game of the season this evening (5pm).

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Scarlets huge test as Connacht bid to extend record league run

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Sat, 29 Mar, 2014

In-form Connacht target top six spot

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Sat, 22 Mar, 2014

Lam all smiles as Connacht win again

Connacht 38 Treviso 6

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Connacht look to end losing sequence

Connacht take on Edinburgh this evening desperate to break a losing run of seven RaboDirect Pro 12 fixtures.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

Lam ready for tough Zebre test

Pat Lam has a hard act to follow when his Connacht team take to the field in today’s Rabodirect Pro 12 opener against Italian visitors Zebre (5pm).

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

St Vincent’s see red as ’Haven stage comeback

Castlehaven 2-14 St Vincent’s 1-10

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

’Job done’ as Douglas up ante

Douglas 1-10 St Vincent’s 1-05

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Newcestown find new lease of life in extra time

Newcestown 0-13 St Vincent’s 1-8 (aet)

Mon, 06 May, 2013

Barry bags late winner for Vincent’s

St Vincent’s (Cork) 0-7 O’Curry’s (Clare) 0-6

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Vincent’s prepared for final push

St Vincent’s 1-18 Carrigaline 0-05

Mon, 17 Sep, 2012

Elwood names unchanged team for Zebre clash

Eric Elwood has named an unchanged starting XV to face new club Zebre in Friday’s RaboDirect PRO12 meeting at Parma (7.05pm).

Thu, 06 Sep, 2012

Kielys swoop for Minane Bridge

A brilliant second-half fightback ensured victory for Minane Bridge in a closely contested DH4 final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

Wed, 30 May, 2012

Disappointed Elwood points to overall picture

Connacht signed off with a best place finish in this season’s RaboDirect Pro12 League but Eric Elwood won’t be happy with this performance.

Mon, 07 May, 2012

Elwood keen for Connacht to finish season on a high

There’s a positive buzz around Connacht rugby at the moment.

Sat, 05 May, 2012

Three changes as Connacht aim for top-eight finish

Eric Elwood has made just three changes for Connacht’s final RaboDirect PRO12 game of the season against Glasgow Warriors in Firhill (kick off: 7.30pm).

Fri, 04 May, 2012

Jarvis snatches victory at the death for battling Connacht

Undeserving may be, but Connacht’s late steal at the death against Aironi on Saturday provided the Irish province with their first three-in-a-row of victories since 2002.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2012

Connacht determined to finish with a flourish

Connacht are determined to finish their home RaboDirect Pro 12 season on a high when they host Aironi at the Sportsground this evening. Having picked up 15 points in their last six matches, Connacht can post a third successive win and leapfrog Dragons and Treviso.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Elwood makes one change for Aironi clash

The inclusion of prop Denis Buckley, who joins the front-row in place of the injured Brett Wilkinson, is the only change Eric Elwood has made for his side’s PRO12 meeting with Aironi in the Sportsground tomorrow (5pm).

Fri, 20 Apr, 2012