Burns starts for Munster as Hansen returns for Connacht
Billy Burns starts for Munster as Mack Hansen returns for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship game at Thomand Park.
Munster outlast Connacht in thrilling URC interpro opener
Munster secured a 35-33 bonus-point victory over Connacht in a highly entertaining first interpro derby of the United Rugby Championship season.
Munster v Connacht LIVE as the visitors lead at half-time in the URC clash at Thomond Park
Alex Nankivell is named as RTÉ's man of the match at the end of a superb opening interpo to the season at Thomond Park. Both sides picked up try bonus points but it was Graham Rowntree's side who just edged it after Connacht led 19-14 at the break. Hansen went for the show-stopping break but Craig Casey was awake to it!
Jean Kleyn and Mack Hansen make timely returns as Munster and Connacht face off in URC opener
There are timely returns for both Connacht and Munster as both Mack Hansen and Jean Kleyn are fit to start for their respective teams in tomorrow’s URC opening weekend provincial derby in Limerick. Hansen makes his first start for Connacht since New Year’s Day when he dislocated his shoulder against this weekend’s opponents and Kleyn is also
Hansen makes long awaited return for Connacht as Billy Burns starts on Munster debut
MACK HANSEN WILL make his first start for Connacht since suffering a serious shoulder injury on New Year’s Day, as the province face Munster in their URC opener. Hansen will start on the wing with Santiago Cordero taking up the full-back position after featuring for Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
Munster see off Connacht in 10-try thriller
Munster open their United Rugby Championship campaign with a thrilling 35-33 victory over Irish rivals Connacht at Thomond ...
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'We were brilliant or average throughout the game, and got there in the end'
“We’re just snatching at things a bit, but we wrestle control again at the end there and Tony Butler, a real clutch kick from ...
Munster edge Connacht in barnstorming 10-try opening weekend derby
From the quick scrum ball which ensued, Ben Murphy accelerated beyond the Munster backrow and stepped inside the trailing ...
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Munster move has given Billy Burns 'a new lease of life'
Ahead of a potential debut for Munster this weekend, out-half Billy Burns speaks about his surprise move from Ulster, helping develop Munster's next crop of tens, and how he's keeping the door open on ...
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Tony Butler keeps his cool to deliver opening win for Munster at end of Thomond thriller against Connacht
When Tony Butler nailed a tough conversion from the left hand sideline, it was the seventh and final time the lead had ...
Billy Burns gets fired up with move to Munster
I’d maybe make mistakes in games in the past and let it affect me. Now, with age and experience, I feel like I’m a much more ...
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Munster edge Connacht in 10-try thriller at Thomond
MUNSTER EDGED CONNACHT by two points in a thrilling URC round one interpro derby, with the two provinces sharing 10 tries ...
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‘I’d love another crack with Ireland to right the wrongs’ – Billy Burns enjoying new lease of life at Munster
Billy Burns is six weeks into his second act in Irish rugby, and on Saturday he’ll don the red jersey for the first time at ...
Munster pip provincial rivals Connacht to victory in thrilling ten try URC clash at Thomond Park
CENTRE Alex Nankivell led the way as Munster won a thrilling ten-try URC encounter at Thomond Park. The neighbours shared ...