Person: R Burke

Routine victory for Galway as Dubs fold under pressure

This was a convincing and routine win for Galway as they easily bettered Dublin to claim both the league points on offer at Pearse Stadium.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2019

Galway do the splits in search of fresh talent

Galway split their squad at the weekend, with half of them playing Ballygunner in a challenge match in Claregalway and the remainder brushing Laois aside in their opening game in Division 1B yesterday at Pearse Stadium.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2019

39th cup honour for impressive Garryowen

Garryowen 18 ... UL Bohemian 3: Garryowen claimed their 39th Munster Senior Cup when overwhelming local rivals UL Bohemian 18-3 in their all-Limerick final at the Markets Field last night.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2018

Familiar faces lie in wait for Munster A

Familiarity won’t be an issue in tonight’s must-win B&I Cup clash for Munster A at Nottingham’s Ladybay (7.45pm).

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

Munster get back on track after Saracens heartbreak

Benetton Treviso 14 Munster 34: It’s a pity in many ways that Saturday’s visit of Connacht to Thomond Park means little to the Red Army even though a favourable outcome could still see Munster emerge as top seeds after the 22nd and final round of the Guinness PRO12 regular season.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Ten changes as Munster focus on Benetton Treviso

Benetton Treviso v Munster: We know what Connacht have done to us, while Treviso have been overturning teams like Ospreys and Edinburgh.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Magical Munster A’s amazing comeback to lift B&I Cup

B&I Cup final:

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Oliver stars as polished Munster book final place

Munster A produced a tremendous performance at the Cork Institute of Technology sports arena last night to deservedly advance to the final of the B&I Cup at the expense of Ealing Trailfinders.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Max Abbott pounces at the death for Con

Ulster Bank League, Division 1A

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

‘Next game huge’, as Munster head coach Peter Malone eyes place in final

Munster A 26 Ulster A 3: It was rugged, it was tough, but Munster A secured a well-deserved B&I Cup quarter-final victory over Ulster at Musgrave Park yesterday and earned themselves a home date with Ealing Trailfinders, who had a huge 84-7 win over Llanelli Scarlets.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2017

Brian Hickey hails heroic defence as Cork Con claim 28th cup win

Cork Constitution 14 Young Munster 0: Cork Constitution claimed their 28th Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup title at wind-swept Musgrave Park yesterday at the expense of old rivals Young Munster, whose bravery was not enough against the defending champions.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Niall Kenneally and JJ O’Neill tries secure victory for Cork Con

Cork Constitution 19 Dublin University 3: Cork Constitution avoided successive defeats by students from the capital by consolidating third spot in All-Ireland League Division 1A at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Jamie Wall happy as Mary I show scoring power

Mary Immaculate College 2-31 GMIT 0-16: Former Cork underage prospect Jamie Wall was pleased to see his Mary Immaculate College side run out 21-point winners over GMIT in yesterday’s Fitzgibbon Cup clash.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017

Joseph Cooney goal helps Galway see off stubborn Laois

Galway 1-19 Laois 0-16: A first-half goal from Joseph Cooney proved crucial as Galway advanced to the semi-finals of the Walsh Cup.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

David Moran in as Kerry make changes

The returning David Moran is one of five changes to the Kerry side for today’s McGrath Cup final clash with Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds (3pm).

Sun, 22 Jan, 2017

Munster seal home last-eight showdown in B&I Cup

Munster A 24 Doncaster Knights 16: Munster A sealed the deal for a home quarter-final in the B&I Cup when they proved too good for battling Doncaster Knights at Bandon last night.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017

Gavin Coombes looks set for big welcome from West Cork fans

The selection of up-and-coming Skibbereen flanker Gavin Coombes should ensure increased local interest in tonight’s B&I Cup clash between Munster A and Doncaster Knights at Bandon RFC (7pm).

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Classy Munster A put Doncaster to the sword

Doncaster Knights 12 Munster A 28: Munster A increased their runaway lead of Pool 2 of the B&I Cup following this impressive victory over English Championship side Doncaster Knights at Castle Park on Saturday.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Peter Malone not giving up on knock-out place for Munster A

It won’t be easy, but Munster A head coach Peter Malone believes his side have a fighting chance of getting through to the knock-out stages of the B&I Cup.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Paul O’Connell enthusiasm rubs off on Munster's young guns

Munster Development XV - 35

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Munster hopefuls bid to impress Nigel Carolan

A number of candidates for places in the Ireland Under-20 squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship will be on parade and anxious to catch the eye when the Munster Development XV take on an Ireland Selection at Thomond Park this afternoon at 1pm, with admission free from the east stand side of the stadium.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Munster A hit Rotherham Titans for five tries and eye quarter-finals

Munster A 34 Rotherham Titans 3: For the second weekend in a row, Munster A defeated Rotherham Titans in the B&I Cup.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

B&I Cup roster will grow game at grassroots level

Munster A coach Peter Malone believes the decision to bring B&I Cup rugby to club grounds throughout the province will help grow the game at grassroots level. 

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Eolan O’Leary’s goal keeps Ballincollig hopes alive

Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig 1-9 Coláiste Na Sceilge Cahersiveen 0-9: Although they controlled the game for large periods, Colaiste Choilm of Ballincollig had just three points to spare over Colaiste Na Sceilge at the Dr Crokes GAA Grounds in Killarney yesterday.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Classy Corofin prove too strong for weary champions Castlebar

Corofin (Galway) 0-17 Castlebar Mitchels (Mayo) 0-14 (AET): You just can’t keep a great club down.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Joy Neville makes history as Cork Con take the points

Saturday was an historic day for the Ulster Bank League as Joy Neville became the first female referee to take charge of a Division 1A fixture.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Castlebar Mitchels driven on by poor showing in All-Ireland final

Castlebar Mitchels 3-13 Knockmore 0-10: Their failure to perform in the All-Ireland club final last March was a major driving force for Castlebar Mitchels as they retained their Mayo SFC title on Saturday night at MacHale Park.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Resilient Rochestown College dig it out

St Francis College, Rochestown 2-13 Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig 2-11: Rochestown’s St Francis College showed their resilience to dig out victory in an entertaining Corn Uí Mhuirí Group A tie at Carrigaline yesterday.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Coach happy as Munster A team face high quality test

Munster A couldn’t have faced a stiffer challenge than the champions in today’s B&I Cup opener with London Welsh at Towns Park, Midleton (2.30p.m.), but coach Peter Malone believes his young side will be up to the task.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Cork Con end their losing streak

Cork Constitution 31 Lansdowne 13: The relief in Cork Constitution ranks was palpable as they picked up a valuable first home win of the Ulster Bank League season to lift themselves clear of the bottom at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Robin Copeland stars as Young Munster down Cork Con

Cork Constitution 15 Young Munster 37: The thin line between success and failure that was so obvious in four tightly-fought games in league and cup last season put Saturday’s Ulster Bank League tie at Temple Hill in the must-see category.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Joey Carbery calls shots as Clontarf foil Cork Con

Clontarf 28 Cork Constitution 25: Clontarf returned to Irish club rugby’s pinnacle as they regained the Ulster Bank League Division 1A title by holding off a second-half comeback from Cork Constitution at the Aviva Stadium.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Young Munster lift Junior Cup for eighth time

Young Munster lifted the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup at Musgrave Park for an eighth time in a thrilling final against Cork Constitution.

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Cork Con finally turn the tables on Young Munster

Two yellow card dismissals in the closing minutes of a tight and tense Ulster Bank League semi-final cost Young Munster dearly as Cork Constitution came from behind to snatch victory with a brace of injury-time tries.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016