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Munster forced to work hard by Zebre
By SAM JACKSON Munster ..........21 Zebre ................. 7 MUNSTER returned to winning ways at Thomond Park with a hard-earned victory over Zebre, moving back inside the URC top four after an imperfect but ultimately decisive display. It was the homegrown contingent who delivered. Shane Daly opened the scoring with a sharp first-phase finish, converted by [โฆ] The post Munster forced to work hard by Zebre appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Marnus on move
Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will join Munster at the end of the season on a two-year deal. The 29-year-old made his South Africa debut in July and helped the Springboks win the Rugby Championship title as he appeared in the wins New Zealand and Australia. He previously played for the Pumas and Cheetahs [โฆ] The post Marnus on move appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Warriors hold firm to keep Munster at bay
โ By BEN JAYCOCK Glasgow ............31pts Tries: Smith 7, Lancaster 8, Oguntibeju 33, McKay 40 Conversions: Lancaster 7, 9, 34, 40 Penalty: Lancaster 74 Munster ............22pts Tries: Coughlan, Kelly, Gleeson, Kilgallen Conversion: Wood A SEVERELY depleted Glasgow showed their resilience and depth to withstand a fierce second-half comeback at Scotstoun to stay top of the table. [โฆ] The post Warriors hold firm to keep Munster at bay appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Super-sub Coombes turns match for Munster
โ By SIMON THOMAS Munster ...........22pts Tries: Gleeson 39, Coombes 57, 64 Conversions: Butler 40, 65 Penalty: Butler 75 Dragons ............20pts Tries: Coghlan 17, Richards 53 Conversions: OโBrien 18, 54 Penalties: OโBrien 10, 30 GAVIN Coombes was the two-try super-sub as Munster came from behind in wet and windy Cork to end a four-match losing run. [โฆ] The post Super-sub Coombes turns match for Munster appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Heartbreak for Munster as Castres take their chances
By BEN JAYCOCK Tries: Casey 17, 34; Abrahams 46, Edogbo 59, 78 Conversions: Crowley 18, 79 Munster ............29pts Castres ..............31pts Tries: Karawalevu 10, Chabouni 38, Palis 67, Ambadiang 72 Conversions: Fernandez 11, 39; Herve 68, 73 Penalty: Fernandez 2 MUNSTERโS Champions Cup campaign ended in heartbreak at Thomond Park as Castres stunned the hosts in [โฆ] The post Heartbreak for Munster as Castres take their chances appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Kleyn signs for Gloucester
GLOUCESTER have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, after a decade playing for Munster. Kleyn, who has 10 Springbok caps and came off the bench in the 2023 World Cup final win against New Zealand, has also represented Ireland, playing five matches including two at the 2019 World Cup, having [โฆ] The post Kleyn signs for Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Toulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron
Having started the season as the URCโs pacesetters, Munster enter todayโs Pool 2 clash in Toulon after suffering disappointing back-to-back defeats. The post Toulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ulster still with work to do
Preview Cheetahs v Ulster Today. 1pm ULSTER head to Amsterdam knowing a return to winning ways in Europe will put them back on track as they take on a Cheetahs side still searching for their first points in Pool 3. Richie Murphyโs men arrive with momentum after back-to-back wins over Connacht and Munster in the [โฆ] The post Ulster still with work to do appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Munster left at gate by Ulster
โ By SAM JACKSON Ulster ..............28 Munster ............ 3 ULSTER dominated the second half to run away with a resounding victory. in Belfast. The hosts led just 6-3 at half-time in snowy conditions but Tom Stewart, Jake Flannery and Bryn Ward all crossed for tries in a one sided second half. Nathan Doak, at the [โฆ] The post Munster left at gate by Ulster appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ospreys stung into action as they power up table
โ By SIMON THOMAS Ospreys .............33pts Tries: Giles 14, Hardy 25, 51; Parry 42, Hopkins 69 Conversions: Edwards 15, 43, 52, 70 Cardiff ...............22pts Tries: Adams 22, 74; Faletau 76, Sebastian 80 Conversion: Sheedy 23 THE Ospreys revealed how being embarrassed by Munster stung them into action to record a festive derby double. Having lost [โฆ] The post Ospreys stung into action as they power up table appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
'I would definitely want to see Prendergast in Ireland's Six Nations squad' | KEITH WOOD
Sam Prendergast should be brought into the Ireland set up sooner rather than later, according to Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood.