Donal Lenihan: Munster rugby now recognised more for brilliant fans than deeds on pitch. That's hard to take
The retiring trio of legends deserved to reach a Champions Cup final, at the very least, before the end of their superb careers.
ICON: Peter O'Mahony of Munster before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Vodacom Bulls at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
“Leinster’s capacity to add serious value to their squad when filling their non-Irish qualified quota of players has proved game-changing” - Irish Examiner - April, 16th 2025
When penning those words for my column last Wednesday, I had no idea that within 24 hours Leinster would announce the signing of 81 times capped New Zealander Rieko Ioane to replace fellow All Black Jordie Barrett.
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