- Munster’s fixtures for the run-in to Guinness PRO14
- Craig Casey gets the call as Ireland name their 6N 36
- The ‘Clueless Munster’ tag hits a nerve locally
- Late try snatches likely victory away from Munster
- Classic derby game beckons as teams are named
- Tension mounts as local clubs feature in second last fence of Munster Junior League 1
- Impressive win for Clonmel on UL pitch keeps them on title target
- Will Joe Schmidt ring the changes for the Scottish game?
- Cancellations a-plenty as Munster Junior Cup gathers momentum
- Henshaw at full-back not really a gamble as Ireland name their team
- Ian excited about exploring new horizons as he plans two moves
- Nine local clubs in Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup action this week-end
- UL Bohemian and Thomond advance in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup
- Abbeyfeale lift the Transfield Cup for the first time since 1977
- Young Munster facing battle to avoid the drop
- Munster fight hard for victory in Rodney Parade
- Bonus point for Garryowen as Shannon fail to build on recent form
- AIL: Shannon win, Young Munster and Garryowen lose today in 1A
- AIL wins tonight for Old Crescent in 2A and Thomond in 2C
- John Ryan for Archer the only change on the Munster team
- Key Euro games for referees Neville, Clancy, Brace and Lacey
- Frank Quinn’s review of the final pools games of Heineken Cup
- Decent Munster representation on Ireland Six Nations squad
- English clubs’ wretched record at Thomond Park: 21 defeats, 2 wins
- A Newcastle view as their side fails to get winning bonus point
- Is the Transfield Cup final to take place in the Markets Field?
- Defeat for Richmond today dents their junior league title hopes
- Brave Garryowen’s late strike gives them ticket to Bateman decider
- Munster march on towards another home Heineken Cup quarter final
- Munster and Gloucester announce their teams for to-morrow night’s game
- All to play for as Munster Junior League division one hots up
- Garryowen keen to avoid their third successive cup defeat
- Munster’s Ian Keatley seems set to join Benetton Treviso
- Leinster are still the favourites to retain the Champions Cup
- Thomond and Bruff advance in cup: Newcastle drop league points
- Munster superb as they hold on for bonus point victory
- Munster’s away form will again be tested in the Showgrounds
- Munster Senior Cup retains its magic as Garryowen seek more glory
- Leinster’s winger James Lowe is suspended for two weeks
- Local referees are included in Guinness PRO14 week-end fixtures list
- St Mary’s, Thomond, Newcastle West, Bruff in league and cup action
- Brilliant Earls try seals victory over Leinster
- Young Munster romp home with comfortable Charity Cup win
- 12 changes as Munster prepare for another Thomond Park epic
- Frank Murphy to referee Munster v Leinster PRO14 fixture
- Full house for Munster and Leinster showdown at Thomond Park
- Christmas 2018 marks a record year for Limerick Rugby website
- Ulster happy with home win while Munster settle for single point
- van Graan makes 13 changes for visit to Kingspan Stadium
- Rallier and Kockott are suspended after commissioner citings
Munster send their ‘best’ to try and stop the rot
- Updated: 23/04/2021
APART from the possibility that they could yet meet in the final of the new Guinness Rainbow Cup (depending on Covid restrictions) to-morrow sees the meetings of the once bitter Old Firm rivals Munster and Leinster clash once again. Munster have selected their best available side in an effort to at last turn the tables on the blue province. Leinster have also showed their intent and it will be interesting to see how this latest game between the PRO14’s two best sides pans out. Garry Ringrose returns for Leinster and will captain the side from outside centre while Peter O’Mahony will skipper a very strong-looking Munster team that is seeking a long-awaited win over their rivals.
Kick-off is 5.35, venue RDS Arena, Dublin.
Referee: Chris Busby (IRFU, 8th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Sean Gallagher, Eoghan Cross (both IRFU)
TMO: Joy Neville (IRFU)
Live on eir Sport 1, Premier Sports 1, Super Sport (SA), ESPN+ (USA), pro14.tv.
Deferred Coverage: 21:45 TG4
Leinster: Jordan Larmour, Dave Kearney, Garry Ringrose (c), Rory O’Loughlin, James Lowe; Harry Byrne, Hugh O’Sullivan; Ed Byrne, Dan Sheehan, Andrew Porter, Ross Molony, Ryan Baird, Josh Murphy, Scott Penny, Caelan Doris
Replacements: Seán Cronin, Peter Dooley, Michael Bent, James Ryan, Scott Fardy, Cormac Foley, Ciarán Frawley,Tommy O’Brien.
Munster: Mike Haley; Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Damian de Allende, Shane Daly; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (c), Jack O’Donoghue, CJ Stander.
Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, Jeremy Loughman, Keynan Knox, Fineen Wycherley, Gavin Coombes, Craig Casey, Ben Healy, Calvin Nash.
This weekend will facilitate three innovative World Rugby Law Variation trials.
Saturday, April 24
Benetton v Glasgow Warriors – KO 13:00 UK / 14:00 ITA
Stadio de Monigo, Treviso
Referee: Marius Mitrea (FIR, 100th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Gianluca Gnecchi, Matteo Liperini (both FIR)
TMO: Stefano Penne (FIR)
Live on DAZN, Premier Sports 2, Super Sport (SA), ESPN+ (USA), pro14.tv.
Benetton: Jayden Hayward, Leonardo Sarto, Ignacio Brex, Marco Zanon, Monty Ioane, Paolo Garbisi, Dewaldt Duvenage (CAPT), Thomas Gallo, Corniel Els, Filippo Alongi, Niccolò Cannone, Federico Ruzza, Riccardo Favretto, Michele Lamaro, Toa Halafihi.
Replacements: Gianmarco Lucchesi, Tomas Baravalle, Ivan Nemer, Irné Herbst, Manuel Zuliani, Alberto Sgarbi, Luca Petrozzi, Edoardo Padovani
Glasgow Warriors: Cole Forbes, Rufus McLean, Nick Grigg, Sam Johnson, Kyle Steyn, Ross Thompson, George Horne; Oli Kebble, George Turner, Zander Fagerson, Richie Gray, Rob Harley, Fotu Lokotui, Fraser Brown (CO-CAPT), Ryan Wilson (CO-CAPT).
Replacements: Grant Stewart, Tom Lambert, D’arcy Rae, Leone Nakarawa, Rory Darge, Ali Price, Ian Keatley, Ollie Smith. Ospreys v Cardiff Blues – KO 17:15
Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Referee: Sam Grove-White (SRU, 14th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Adam Jones, Mike English (both WRU)
TMO: Jon Mason (WRU)
Live on Premier Sports 1, Super Sport (SA), ESPN+ (USA), pro14.tv.
Deferred Coverage: 20:35 S4C
Ospreys: Dan Evans, George North, Owen Watkin, Keiran Williams, Mat Protheroe, Josh Thomas, Matthew Aubrey, Nicky Smith, Ifan Phillips, Tom Botha, Adam Beard, Rhys Davies, Ethan Roots, Justin Tipuric (CAPT), Morgan Morris
Replacements: Sam Parry, Jordan Lay, Rhys Henry, Bradley Davies, Sam Cross, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Joe Hawkins, Cai Evans.
Cardiff Blues: B Thomas; J Harries, O Lane, M Llewellyn, H Amos; J Tovey, L Jones; R Gill, K Myhill (CAPT), K Assiratti, B Murphy, R Thornton, A Lawrence, G Bradley, J Ratti.
Replacement: L Belcher, R Carré, W Davies-King, T Williams, O Robinson, E Bevan, D Fish, I Feyi-Waboso
Leinster v Munster – KO 19:35
Sunday, April 25
Dragons v Scarlets – KO 13:00
Rodney Parade, Newport
Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 20th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Nigel Owens, Gareth Newman (both WRU)
TMO: Dan Jones (WRU
Live on Premier Sports 1, eir Sport 2, Super Sport (SA), ESPN+ (USA), pro14.tv.
Dragons: Jordan Williams, Jonah Holmes, Jared Rosser, Aneurin Owen, Rio Dyer, Sam Davies, Rhodri Williams (CAPT); Greg Bateman, Taylor Davies, Chris Coleman, Ben Carter, Joe Maksymiw, Ross Moriarty, Taine Basham, Aaron Wainwright
Replacements: Rhys Lawrence, Josh Reynolds, Aaron Jarvis, Matthew Screech, Dan Baker, Dan Babos, Evan Lloyd, Jack Dixon
Scarlets: Johnny McNicholl; Tom Rogers, Tyler Morgan, Jonathan Davies, Steff Evans; Sam Costelow, Dane Blacker; Rob Evans, Ryan Elias (CAPT), Alex Jeffries, Jake Ball, Morgan Jones, Blade Thomson, Iestyn Rees, Uzair Cassiem.
Replacements: Dafydd Hughes, Steff Thomas, Werner Kruger, Lewis Rawlins, Carwyn Tuipulotu, Kieran Hardy, Angus O’Brien, Steff Hughes.
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