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Mark Butler revels in ‘special’ triumph

Mark Butler has now coached Rockwell College to three Munster Schools Cup victories. But he was also at the helm when they lost the same number of finals so he was well entitled to smile after yesterday’s victory over Ardscoil Rís at sunny Thomond Park.

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Ardscoil’s Fitzgerald breaks PBC hearts

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Presentation Brothers will be banking on powerful back division in Cork

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Ardscoil’s early blitz proves decisive

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Rhapsody in Red: Munster’s finest European victories

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Ardscoil dreaming of Munster double

Superb Shannon offer hope when the need is greatest

UL/Bohemian 8 Shannon 16Shannon produced the kind of committed performance that marked their many outstanding performances in the competition over the years to deservedly defeat fellow strugglers and near neighbours UL/Bohemian by double scores, ...

Sat, 05 Jan, 2013

Why have Shannon fallen so far?

It has been a miserable few weeks for those involved with the once mighty Shannon RFC.

Fri, 09 Nov, 2012

Frawley makes big impression for Bohemians

UL/Bohemian 13 Young Munster 11

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

Shannon survive after Munster derby win

Dolphin 3 Shannon 28

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Crescent aim for back-to-back titles in all-Limerick final

HAVING bridged a 19 year gap last season, Crescent College are favourites to make it two-in-a-row when they meet Limerick neighbours Ard Scoil Rís in this afternoon’s (3pm) Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Junior Cup final at Tom Clifford Park.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2011

Glenstal look to upset champions

HOLDERS Crescent College Comprehensive start strong favourites to reach another Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Junior Cup final when they take on Glenstal Abbey at Clanwilliam Park, Tipperary this afternoon (3pm).

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011

Deasy’s stunner helps Con to morale-boosting triumph

SCOTT DEASY’S scintillating solo effort lit up Temple Hill and helped Cork Constitution get back to winning ways with a 17-13 defeat of Garryowen in Division 1A of the AIB League on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2009

Taking the Payne out of management

LINING OUT in tonight’s Magners League season-opener against Llanelli Scarlets at Musgrave Park (5:30pm) was not what Shaun Payne had envisaged when he signed up as manager this summer.

Sat, 22 Sep, 2007

Howlett move needs Players Group green light

MUNSTER will need to get the green light from the powerful IRFU-controlled Players Advisory Group (PAG) if Doug Howlett agrees to join the province on a massive six figure deal.

Fri, 31 Aug, 2007

Neville will battle to the end

IF your christian name is Paul and you live in Limerick, the chances are that you are closely connected to Garryowen.

Sat, 05 May, 2007

Tough calls to name first fifteen

THE RETURN after injuries of a number of players and the emergence of quality new talent made Declan Kidney’s task of selecting his side for tonight’s Heineken Cup quarter-final at Stradey Park more difficult than he had expected.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2007

Payback time for Munster

A MUNSTER team hell bent on making amends for one of their worst performances in the last ten years can be expected to retain their position as Celtic League leaders after this afternoon’s (3.30, Setanta Sports) clash with Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2006

Munster face mini-crisis at out-half

ALTHOUGH Munster are likely to retain the side that started against Castres Olympique last Friday for Saturday’s vital Heineken Cup game against Sale Sharks, there is a mini-crisis at out-half.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2006

Shannon shocked by Con’ comeback

Shannon 17 Cork Constitution 20

Mon, 19 Dec, 2005

Owen out as Dragons ring changes

THE Newport Gwent Dragons have dropped their Welsh Grand Slam number eight Michael Owen and radically altered their side for today’s return Heineken European Cup game at Thomond Park, but Munster have predictably stayed with the tried and trusted for a game they must win to remain in contention for the knock-out stages.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2005

Munster fans looking for final push to Cardiff

MUNSTER must at least win their next three pool matches, starting with Newport Gwent Dragons at Thomond Park tomorrow, and they will attempt to do so with the backing of their amazing fans.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005

Payne relief for Munster ahead of crunch Cup clashes

AFTER a six-week absence, Munster’s Shaun Payne may be set to return for Saturday’s Heineken Cup tie against the Newport Gwent Dragons at Thomond Park.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2005

Payne barrier for Munster ahead of clash with Dragons

SHAUN PAYNE has failed to recover from the viral influenza that caused him to miss last week’s Celtic League tie against Ulster and is out of the Munster team to play the Gwent Dragons in the Heineken Cup at Rodney Parade tomorrow (1pm).

Fri, 09 Dec, 2005

Wallace on the wing for Munster

MUNSTER coach Declan Kidney has named flanker David Wallace on the right wing for tonight's Celtic League opener against Border Reivers at Thomond Park (7.10pm).

Fri, 02 Sep, 2005

Munster poised to give nod to Ireland trio

SEVERAL of Munster’s Irish squad members will almost certainly be selected in the team to play Glasgow in the Celtic League at Thomond Park on Sunday (5pm).

Thu, 17 Feb, 2005

More than one way to skin a Castres

SO WHITHER Munster? In terms of winning the Heineken Cup, the situation appears rather grim. It’s a bit like the old one about the optimist and the pessimist.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2004

Flying start for Galwey’s Shannon

Shannon 24 Blackrock College 11

Mon, 18 Oct, 2004

Cregan steers Shannon to final

Shannon 27 Belfast Harlequins

Sat, 01 May, 2004

Con take battle of the top two

Cork Con 30 Shannon 22

Sat, 03 Apr, 2004

AIB League half-time scores

AIB League latest

Sat, 03 Apr, 2004

Agony for Munster as Celtic league hopes over

Munster 6 Gwent Dragons 16

Fri, 12 Mar, 2004

Shannon beat Blackrock at Stradbrook

Blackrock 25 Shannon 32

Sat, 03 Jan, 2004

Shannon can edge out Dolphin and keep pace with Con

AIB LEAGUE front-runners Cork Constitution and Shannon look to be on safe ground as the competition winds down for 2003 this weekend.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2003

Provinces announce Heineken Cup squads

Munster, Ulster and Leinster have announced their squads for the 2003/2004 Heineken European Cup season.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2003

Glasgow withstand Munster pressure to win

Glasgow 18 Munster 14

Fri, 03 Oct, 2003

Gaffney rues agonies of squad selection

PLEASING and fulfilling as it undoubtedly is to be coach of a squad as magnificent as Munster’s, there are aspects of Alan Gaffney’s job which he could do without — such as having to tell players they aren’t required for a match as big as Saturday’s Heineken European Cup semi-final against Toulouse at the Stadium de Toulouse.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2003

Munster too strong for Connacht

Munster 33 Connacht 3

Fri, 29 Nov, 2002

Keane to take full back place

Killian Keane has been given the task of filling in for injured full backs Dominic Crotty and Jeremy Staunton on the Munster side to meet Connacht in the Celtic League quarter-final at Musgrave Park on Friday evening.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2002