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No changes in Ireland team to play Italy on Saturday video
The Ireland team to play Italy in the RBS 6 Nations on Saturday has been named and coach Declan Kidney has opted for an unchanged lineup.
McGahan to leave Munster
MUNSTER head coach Tony McGahan is set to leave the province this summer to take up a post as defence coach with the Australian national team.
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Munsters remain in title hunt
YOUNG Munster maintained their All-ireland League title hopes thanks to a gritty 21-15 victory over Garryowen at Tom Clifford Park.
O’Dea making impressive strides with Munster
Colm Kinsella talks to Munster’s exciting young winger Luke O’Dea as he continues to make an impression
Munster welcome back Irish stars for Italian job
SEVERAL Ireland stars, including out-half Ronan O’Gara and utility back Keith Earls, look set to be included in Munster’s squad for Saturday’s crucial RaboDirect PRO12 tie with Benetton Treviso in Italy.
Richmond claim Munster league
RICHMOND were crowned Munster Junior League Division 1 champions on Sunday when they survived a late Old Christians rally to get the required bonus point victory and win 27-22 at the Canal Bank.
Thomond on top in Gleeson thriller
During their junior status days, Thomond were regular winners of this title but they bridged a gap that goes back to 1997 in Annacotty last Saturday when they beat Garryowen 19-12 in a thrilling final.
UL Bohs continue winning run to climb up table
IMPROVING UL-Bohemian remain firmly in the promotion race in Division 1B of the All-Ireland League on the back of a plucky 15-9 win over Buccaneers at Dubarry Park on Saturday.
Garryowen turn on the style to beat Lansdowne
GARRYOWEN turned in one of their most impressive displays of the season so far to record a bonus-point 37-11 win over Lansdowne in Dooradoyle on Saturday.
O’Connell laments “bizarre” French experience
IRELAND captain Paul O’Connell says the players were just as frustrated as the supporters at the decision to postpone the 6 Nations match with France in Paris on Saturday night.
Prendergast praises Young Munster as they see off Shannon
YOUNG Munster coach Mike Prendergast paid tribute to his side for refusing to panic, after they came from 17 points down to beat Shannon 23-20 in a thrilling AIL Division 1A game in Thomond Park on Friday night.
Limerick sides face big challenge in Munster Schools Senior Cup
With the quarter-finals of the Munster Schools Senior Cup now confirmed, Colm Kinsella looks at the challenges facing the Limerick sides
VIDEO: Keith Earls selected to face France in Six Nations clash in Paris video
FLYING Munster man Keith Earls has been returned to the starting line-up for Ireland’s must win clash against France in the Six Nations this Saturday.
AIL’s struggle for air time goes on
In his weekly AIL column, rugby correspondent Colm Kinsella at the league’s annual struggle for media attention
McGahan delighted with Laulala signing
MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan has spoken of his delight at signing former New Zealand centre Casey Laulala for the next two seasons.
Little luck for Limerick schools in Munster Junior Cup
ST MUNCHIN’S and Crescent College both lost to Cork opposition in the Munster Schools Junior Cup on Wednesday. But both teams have a second chance and will play in the quarter-finals on the week of February 28/29.
Earls and Ferris in line to start against France in Paris on Saturday night video
DECLAN Kidney can include Munster’s Keith Earls and Ulster’s Stephen Ferris in his plans for Ireland’s second Six Nations match against France this weekend.
Glenstal lose out to Rockwell in Munster Schools Cup
Glenstal Abbey fell to an agonising 5-3 loss to Rockwell College in the Munster Schools Senior Cup Round 1 game in Clanwilliam on Wednesday.
Foley frustrated as snow scuppers Munster plans
Colm Kinsella talks to Munster’s Anthony Foley after their RaboDirect PRO12 game against Aironi - and a week-long training camp - had to be postponed because of severe snow in Italy.
VIDEO: The latest from Ireland’s camp ahead of the Six Nations match against France video
IRELAND have no major injury concerns after the disappointing last gasp defeat to Wales on Sunday, and have been bolstered by the return of Munster flyer Keith Earls to the ranks of the national team.
Jones begins comeback trail with Shannon
MUNSTER full-back Felix Jones will make his comeback from long-term injury in Shannon’s Ulster Bank All-Ireland League tie with Young Munster at Thomond Park on Friday night (7.30pm).
Munster’s Aironi clash postponed due to Italian weather
MUNSTER’S scheduled RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Aironi at the Stadio Zaffanella on Sunday has been postponed due to the cold snap which is gripping Italy at present.
Richmond advance in Transfield Cup
RICHMOND took a step closer to Transfield Cup success when they beat Garryowen 14-10 in an exciting encounter in Richmond Park on Sunday.
Earls to return for French trip
KEITH Earls is to return to the Irish rugby squad this week ahead of their trip to Paris to play France in the 6 Nations.
Young Munster win keeps them in touch
YOUNG Munster maintained their hopes of winning a first All-Ireland League title in almost two decades thanks to a gritty 9-7 victory over competition heavyweights Cork Constitution at Tom Clifford Park.
Crescent look to build on impressive junior record
As Crescent College go for three-in-a-row, Colm Kinsella looks ahead to this year’s Munster Schools Junior Cup
Flannery says Ireland have a lot to prove in RBS 6 Nations opener video
MUNSTER and Ireland Hooker, Jerry Flannery, says Ireland have a lot to prove when they take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday.
Limerick clubs hit hard by recession
In his weekly AIL blog, Colm Kinsella argues that the recession has affected Munster’s clubs more so than their Dublin counterparts
Earls out of Ireland’s showdown with Wales
LIMERICK rugby star Keith Earls has been forced out of Ireland’s opening 6 Nations match against Wales on Sunday.
Who is James Downey, Munster’s new signing?
Limerick Leader rugby correspondent Colm Kinsella profiles Munster’s new centre James Downey, a player who has played professionaly in Ireland, England and Italy
Double blow for Shannon as star backs depart
SHANNON’S hopes of rising up the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League Division 1A table have been dealt a double blow with the departure of two talented members of their backline, David O’Donovan and Gareth Quinn-McDonogh.
James Downey signs two-year deal with Munster
Munster Rugby have announced the signing of Northampton Saints centre James Downey on a two-year-deal.
Castletroy march on in Munster Junior Cup
CASTLETROY College withstood a late Rockwell rally to advance to the Munster Junior Cup quarter-finals following a 14-12 win.
AIL cranks up a gear as Munsters host Con
THE Ulster Bank All-Ireland League cranks up a further gear this Saturday with Limerick’s seven representatives facing crucial fixtures.
CBC pack too much power for Ardscoil
CBC proved too strong for Ardscoil Ris in Temple Hill on Wednedsday afternoon as the Cork side eased to a 22-0 win in the Munster Schools Senior Cup.
Earls set to be the centre of attention video
KEITH Earls has been asked to fill the biggest boots in Irish rugby this weekend after being named at second centre on the Ireland team to take on Wales in the opening game of this season’s Six Nations.
Heaslip looks ahead to Wales clash video
LEINSTER and Ireland star Jamie Heaslip has been looking ahead to Ireland’s opening Six Nations clash with Wales.
Munchin’s power on in Munster Schools Senior Cup
ST Munchin’s provided clear evidence of their Avonmore Milk Munster Senior Schools Cup winning potential when easing past the challenge of local rivals Castletroy College in an entertaining quarter-final, round one, tie played at Dooradoyle.
Munchin’s heroes recall glory days
Colm Kinsella talks to Bruff’s Brendan Deady and Munster player Donnacha Ryan about St Munchin’s memorable cup win in 2002
Junior cup falls foul of the weather
THE business end of the Munster Junior Cup got off to a stuttering start at the weekend with four of the eight games down for decision called off because of waterlogged playing surfaces.
Listen up! Flanery the pick of our sporting tweeters
Steven Miller, or rather @steven_miller12 to give him his Twitter handle, compiles a list of Limerick’s best sports tweeters
Local schools ready for latest cup challenge
We take a look at the Limerick teams competing in the Munster Schools Senior Cup this year
Young Munster get back to winning ways
Young Munster picked up their first win of 2012 to remain within four points of Ulster Bank All-Ireland League Division 1A table toppers St Mary’s College.
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