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The Counter Ruck Podcast
The Counter Ruck Podcast
The lack of TMO review for RG Snyman’s tackle on Craig Casey stood out as an incorrect decision
Robbie Henshaw named alongside Bundee Aki in midfield with Garry Ringrose among the replacements on a five-three bench
Craig Casey, Tom Ahern, and Jeremy Loughman return from Ireland camp
Casey returns from the World Cup just as his uncle Mossy Lawler joins Munster as skills coach, while Ringrose takes up dual captaincy of Leinster with James Ryan
Ireland and Munster outhalf came off the bench and kicked three points under pressure to extend Ireland’s narrow lead in their Rugby World Cup win over South Africa. Further adventures lies ahead
The Munster halfback pairing’s impressive first-half partnership against Italy pointed towards a bright future
Farrell’s men prepare to step up their World Cup preparations with Italy first up at the Aviva
‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach
Ireland’s game against Italy was not the perfect platform for a new halfback partnership to flourish
The Munster scrumhalf has always seemed destined to break into the Irish squad ever since his star turn when playing in the 2019 Under-20 Six Nations
Six Nations 2023: Coach will find out on Saturday if Ireland are now better equipped to cope with a different outhalf
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Loss to Toulouse via the lottery of a penalty shoot-out perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat of all
Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016
Toulon coach’s old club are facing three seasons without reaching the quarter-finals
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing
Leo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivals
McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster
All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: It feels like we’re all on the same side, a bunch of bald men off to Budapest
Province have not lost at Thomond since defeat to Connacht in Rainbow Cup last May
Only two teams benefit from the importance placed on scrums while the rest run the ball
Rowntree confident Munster players have no anxiety issues over return to South Africa
Munster play the Dragons on Saturday before flying out on Sunday
Internationals will be available for Munster’s clash with Dragons at the weekend
Youngster hopes to have impressed Farrell enough to earn selection for England clash
Visitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red card
Opportunity knocks for Lowry and Carbery as Farrell’s men target bonus-point victory
Delicate balancing act means weighing up recalls for Sexton, Henshaw and Lowe
Johann van Graan’s side need to make up ground in Pro14 playoff race
Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards
Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices