Person: J. Williams

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Leicester keep Cup hopes alive

European Champions Cup

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O’Shea relishing tough Stade Francais tes

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Three to savour: magic nights when Thomond Park rocked

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Determined Grangemockler upset fancied Commercials

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No show from latest signing Lima as Munster face league and cup clashes

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Fingers crossed for Cullen

Cardiff clash a must-win for Munster

INJURY-HIT Cardiff still hope to spring a Celtic League surprise on Munster at the Arms Park this evening (5.30).

Sat, 05 Mar, 2005

O’Driscoll and D’Arcy will be fit to face French

IRELAND captain Brian O’Driscoll and centre partner Gordon D’Arcy will both be fit and available for the Six Nations match against France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday week.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

Munster’s reserves the envy of most sides

ANYBODY doubting the strength in depth in the Munster camp should be reassured by the side being fielded by coach Alan Gaffney for tomorrow’s Celtic League tie against Glasgow at Thomond Park (kick-off 5pm).

Sat, 19 Feb, 2005

Henderson takes centre stage as Munster await fitness report

Barry Coughlan

Wed, 12 Jan, 2005

A shaky climb to top for Munster

Munster 13 Neath/Swansea Ospreys 9

Mon, 20 Dec, 2004

Munster aim to soar past Ospreys

ALAN GAFFNEY insists the focus is on rugby not controversy - even if tonight's Celtic League clash between Munster and Neath/Swansea Ospreys at Musgrave Park (8.05pm) has a distinct edge about it.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2004

Defence forces the issue for Leinster

Leinster 17 Munster 15

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004

Kidney comes face to face with Gaffney

MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney is indebted to Declan Kidney. When the coaches first met they got on like the proverbial house on fire.

Sat, 18 Sep, 2004

Bonus point for Munster in mediocre affair

Munster 27, Connacht 27

Mon, 13 Sep, 2004

Kelly and Holland back in action for Connacht clash

JOHN KELLY and Jason Holland are back in action for Munster against Connacht at Musgrave Park on Saturday night.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2004

Arrival of Bowman boost for Munster

WALLABY international Tom Bowman is set to sign for Munster today after undergoing a medical.

Wed, 01 Sep, 2004

Mossie delivers for Munster

Munster 13 Newcastle 10

Tue, 24 Aug, 2004

Gaffney makes four Munster team changes

MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney has made four changes to the team to take on Newcastle Falcons at Thomond Park on Monday at 7.00pm.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2004

All eyes on comeback kid Wilkinson in Galway

NEWCASTLE have confirmed that England World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson will make his long-awaited comeback from injury in a pre-season friendly against Connacht in Galway today (6.15pm).

Tue, 17 Aug, 2004

Inspired Wasps take Lansdowne by storm

Munster 32 London Wasps 37

Mon, 26 Apr, 2004

Munster not risking stars in Warriors tie

THE sense of relief in the Munster camp last night was palpable after it was confirmed Ronan O’Gara’s ankle injury was not as serious as first feared and that he would definitely be fit to line out against Stade Français in the Heineken Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park on Saturday week.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2004

Injured Cullen to miss clash with Glasgow

CHRISTIAN CULLEN will miss Munster's Celtic League clash with Glasgow in Hughenden tomorrow evening.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004

Solomons hits out at Celtic League changes

ULSTER COACH Alan Solomons has hit out at plans to reduce the Celtic League programme ahead of this evening’s Irish derby clash with Munster at Ravenhill (7.30 kick-off).

Fri, 05 Mar, 2004

Munster EGM on the cards as ticket row rumbles on

THE Munster Branch may have to bow to demands for an extraordinary general meeting before distributing tickets for the Heineken Cup clash against Stade Francais next month.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Christian gets a tough baptism

THE fans came out in force, most of them to watch Christian Cullen's debut for Munster.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2004

Cullen heads the Celtic cast

CHRISTIAN CULLEN'S Munster debut will ensure a huge attendance at Musgrave Park tonight (kick-off 7.35) for the visit of the Welsh Ospreys in the Celtic League.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2004

Kelly keeps Munster's Celtic League hopes alive

THERE was a hint of Friday the 13th as Munster stormed back with another top-notch second half display to keep their Celtic League hopes alive at Musgrave Park last night.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2004

Munster win a must to keep Celtic League hopes alive

MUNSTER'S Celtic League title is on the line at Musgrave Park this evening (7.30pm). Alan Gaffney's troops have to win to keep their chances of ultimate victory alive as the league moves into the second stage.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2004

Mullins out as Gaffney makes four changes

MUNSTER coach Alan Gaffney will be without star centre Mike Mullins for six weeks.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004

Browne the star again as Tipp stay unbeaten

THE irrepressible Declan Browne was again the inspiration as Tipperary added to Waterford’s woes in the Allianz NFL at Clonmel yesterday.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2004

GAA: Injury-time goal seals it for Clare

Clare 1-14 Tipperary 1-10

Mon, 19 Jan, 2004

Rugby: Mediocre Munster performance doesn’t bode well for Gloucester match

Connacht 0 Munster 3

Sat, 03 Jan, 2004

Rugby: Next leg Munster’s acid test

Munster 51 Treviso 0

Mon, 15 Dec, 2003

Fearless Treviso tackle history as full five points are a must for Munster

BENETTON TREVISO coach Craig Green, smiled quietly as he studied the plaque in Thomond Park that commemorates Munster’s famous victory over the 1978 All Blacks.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2003

Munster silence Bourgoin drums

Bourgoin 17 Munster 18

Mon, 08 Dec, 2003

Munster ready to rumble

BOURGOIN coach Philippe Saint-Andre lingered in the background yesterday as retired French captain Fabien Galthie and Mick Galwey had a fleeting conversation on pitch-side at Stade Pierre Rajon.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2003

Horgan joins list of casualties

MUNSTER winger Anthony Horgan is likely to miss the opening Heineken Cup clash against Bourgoin on Saturday week.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2003

Rugby: Contepomi goes into action for Leinster

ARGENTINEAN international Felipe Contepomi will make his debut for Leinster in their Celtic League tie against Neath/Swansea at the Gnoll on Saturday (5.30pm).

Wed, 26 Nov, 2003

Cullen: injury shock for Munster

MUNSTER have suffered another injury blow ahead of the Heineken Cup with star signing, Christian Cullen diagnosed with a serious shoulder injury which could sideline him for up to eight weeks.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2003

Gaffney refused to give exact reason for omission.

MUNSTER’S preparations for tomorrow’s Celtic League clash with Edinburgh have taken an unusual twist with the exclusion of Jeremy Staunton from the squad.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2003

Staunton’s late, late penalty saves Munster

Munster 22 Celtic Warriors 21

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003

Provinces face crucial Celtic League games

ULSTER apart, these are vital weeks for the Irish provinces in the Celtic League.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Munster get back on track

Munster 26 Glasgow 10

Sat, 25 Oct, 2003

Player-starved Munster look for boost in Glasgow encounter

THE selection of the Munster team is no longer a straight forward matter. With players in World Cup action and others injured, coach Alan Gaffney said this week his job was never so difficult, and one of his star young players, Denis Leamy, endorsed that view.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003