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Sep 7, 23 •
1802 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RG talks Munster and loving playing lock
What are your proudest achievements? Winning the World Cup in 2019 and winning the URC with Munster. What do you love about your position? Playing lock is great because you are involved in most aspects of the game. Keys to excelling are getting the basics...
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May 15, 23 •
8220 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC Grand Final tickets on sale on Thursday
Tickets for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium will go on sale at 10h00 on Thursday, exclusively from Ticketpro. The DHL Stormers will host their second successive Grand Final, which kicks off at 18h30 (SAST) on Saturday 27 May....
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Apr 24, 23 •
6549 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC quarter-final details confirmed
Kick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from South Africa – have been confirmed, with the four games taking place on for Friday 5 Saturday 6 May. The 2023 Vodacom URC...
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Feb 17, 23 •
1991 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nankivell signs with Munster
Outstanding midfielder Alex Nankivell will play his final season for the Gallagher Chiefs before moving offshore. The 26-year-old has signed to famous Irish club Munster, one of the four professional provincial rugby teams in Ireland. Nankivell, originally...
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May 23, 22 •
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Europe, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC quarter-final match details confirmed
The three South African franchises that booked their spots in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship play-offs will all take the field next Saturday, 4 June, on a jam-packed weekend of knock-out action, the tournament organisers confirmed on Monday. Only one...
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Mar 14, 22 •
853 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Smiles in South Africa after superb Vodacom URC weekend
It was a rewarding weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as all four sides secured valuable home wins in what could mark the start of a strong resurgence by the domestic teams up the table. The Cell C Sharks were...
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Jun 15, 21 •
2142 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE TEAMS OF THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Following this morning’s announcement, the United Rugby Championship are excited to showcase the very best rugby, north and south. To learn more about our 16 powerhouse clubs, see below. South Africa Vodacom Bulls Home ground: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria...
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Jan 25, 21 •
994 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR GUINNESS PRO14 CONCLUSION
Fixtures for the conclusion of the Guinness PRO14 campaign have been scheduled with kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed for Round 12 through to Round 16. A total of 29 fixtures will take place between February 19 and March 22 with the Conference winners...
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Sep 3, 20 •
1126 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby Team for the Semi-Final
The Munster side has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (7.35pm, live on eir Sport). There are three changes to the side that defeated Connacht last week with Stephen Archer, Billy Holland and Jack...
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Aug 28, 20 •
1059 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Team News
The Munster team to face Connacht in Sunday afternoon’s crunch Guinness PRO14 clash at the Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Johann van Graan. A win will secure Munster’s place in the semi-finals and it is the first ever meeting of Munster and...
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Aug 25, 20 •
949 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby Player Update
It has been confirmed that Munster’s newest debutant, RG Snyman, sustained an ACL tear in the opening minutes of Saturday night’s Guinness PRO14 encounter against Leinster. The lock will meet with the specialist next to discuss surgery and management....
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Aug 21, 20 •
932 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby side to face Leinster Rugby
The Munster team has been named for Saturday night’s eagerly-awaited return to rugby against Leinster in the Guinness PRO14 at the Aviva Stadium (7.35pm, live on eir Sport). It will be Munster’s first game in six months with new signings Damian de Allende...
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Aug 14, 20 •
941 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby Statement
Munster Rugby have been assisting an Academy player within the wider training squad who has tested positive for Covid-19. As a precautionary measure the squad and Academy did not train today at the HPC and Thomond Park. The individual immediately...
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Oct 29, 19 •
1277 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Contract News and Squad Update
Munster Defence Coach JP Ferreira has extended his contract for a further two years and will remain with the province until June 2022. Ferreira and family made the move to Limerick in December 2017 with the South African making an immediate impact under Head...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster name side to face Cheetahs
The Munster side has been named for Friday evening’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein (5.15pm Irish time, 6.15pm local time). Captain Billy Holland comes into the side as one of five changes to the team that beat...
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Sep 30, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Squad Named For South Africa
Guinness PRO14 action continues with the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth next Saturday and the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday October 11th. Included in the squad is newcomer Jed Holloway who was issued with his work permit during the week, and Academy...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Dragons
The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 opener against Dragons at Thomond Park (3pm). Billy Holland captains the side as the lock begins his 13th season as a senior player with four Academy players included in the squad. Hooker Kevin...
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Sep 9, 19 •
1183 Views •
Australia, General News, Guinness Pro14, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby sign Jed Holloway on short-term deal
Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm the short-term signing of Australian forward Jed Holloway. An experienced and integral member of the Waratahs squad, Holloway has made 52 Super Rugby appearances and is known for his work-rate and strong ball-carrying...
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Jun 15, 19 •
1068 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Stephen Larkham To Join Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm Stephen Larkham will join the province as Senior Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season. Larkham has signed with the province until June 2022, subject to obtaining a work permit, having spent the last four years...
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Jun 4, 19 •
1281 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Graham Rowntree to Join Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm Graham Rowntree will join the province as Forwards Coach on completion of his duties with Georgia Rugby in the Rugby World Cup. A highly experienced coach with a wealth of experience at Test level and across...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster Side Named For Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final
The Munster side has been named for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Leinster at the RDS Arena (2.30pm). Munster go into the clash having won 17 of their 22 Guinness PRO14 games so far this season, scoring an average of just under four tries per...
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May 10, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Beirne and Casey Commit To Province
Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Tadhg Beirne has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until June 2022. The versatile Ireland international who joined Munster on a two-year deal last...
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May 8, 19 •
1097 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Coaching Duo To Leave The Province
Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Forwards Coach Jerry Flannery and Backline and Attack Coach Felix Jones will depart the province at the end of the season. Both coaches have declined their respective contract offers, and will come to the end of...
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May 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Departing Players Confirmed
Munster Rugby can confirm that Duncan Williams, Mike Sherry, Dave O’Callaghan and James Hart will depart the province at the end of the season. With Ian Keatley, Stephen Fitzgerald and Jaco Taute already confirmed for moves to respective PRO14 and...
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Apr 12, 19 •
1047 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Benetton Rugby
The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Benetton Rugby at Stadio Monigo (8pm local time/7pm Irish time).There are 11 changes to the side that defeated Cardiff Blues at Irish Independent Park last week. JJ Hanrahan...
