The Big Interview: Cathal Sheridan better for the experience

Cathal Sheridan earned 35 caps for Munster before injury cut short his ambitions and saw him crawl into his shell.

He talked to a friend, a counsellor, and then the public about his mental health issues. Now, as Munster mental skills academy coach, he tells players: Take it seriously, but have a laugh.

In a week like this, things don’t just go up a gear in Munster; they get into different gear, so wherever they are at their UL base — weights room, meeting room, dressing room or training ground — the unspoken message is understood: This week, it’s Europe and this is Munster, this is what we’re about and this is what it’s all about.