Person: Philippe Saint Andre

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France get the jump on Ireland - in the rankings

France jumped ahead of Ireland in the IRB’s World Rankings following Saturday’s narrow victory over Scotland.

Munster must face up to injury headaches

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Munster must be belligerent and narky

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Wilkinson set for Thomond mission

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Munster clash will be ‘all or nothing,’ insists Wilkinson

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The hunt for red October

Ryan ready to fly for Falcons

TIMMY RYAN was just a couple of months into his contract with Top 14 side Toulon when he learned a salutary lesson about what was required to survive and prosper in French rugby.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2010

Munster face into the ‘Pool of Death’ again

THE close links between Munster and London Irish will be tested in this year’s Heineken Cup as both have landed in a “Pool of Death” featuring Magners League champions Ospreys and Amlin Cup finalists, Toulon.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2010

Strength in depth will be put to the test

IF rugby matches were played on paper, few would give the Irish team much of a chance against the Barbarians in tonight’s game at Thomond Park.

Fri, 04 Jun, 2010

Munster exiles O’Sullivan and Ryan warming to life in France

LIVING in the south of France: after the summer we’ve had, who wouldn’t do it?

Mon, 07 Sep, 2009

Saint-André: Ryan will soon be playing for Ireland

INCOMING Toulon head coach Philippe Saint André believes new recruit Timmy Ryan could be playing for Ireland within the next few years.

Wed, 13 May, 2009

O'Connell hails job well done

Paul O’Connell basked in the glory of Munster’s stunning six-try 37-14 win over Sale Sharks at Thomond Park tonight, insisting they did the jersey proud.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2009

Munster seal Heineken Cup knockout place

Munster 37 Sale 14

Fri, 16 Jan, 2009

Coach heaps praise on team as eager Sharks kept at bay

TONY McGAHAN, the Munster coach, made some bold calls with his side for yesterday’s game at Edgeley Park.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2008

Livid Sale boss Saint Andre accuses Bristol of cheating

ANGRY Sale boss Philippe Saint Andre accused Bristol of cheating after they condemned his side to a surprise 10-6 defeat at Edgeley Park.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2007

"When the Munster players talk about the relationship with their supporters, it's not lip service. It's very real. The baton is there, but nobody passes it on - they all just their hand on it."

The spell of Thomond Park spell lives on. Last week’s victory over Sale was no miracle - merely the fusion of a fanatical support and a group of players desperate not to disappoint them. Our writers spoke this week to those involved.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2006

Connolly in a league of his own

IT may be quite hard for Irish people to understand, but for top rugby league stars in the UK, their lives are every bit as much of public interest as their soccer counterparts - more so in many ways.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2006

Dragons still have major role to play in deciding group, says Turner

GWENT Dragons coach Paul Turner insists his team can still have a decisive influence over Heineken Cup Pool One, despite propping up the table.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2005