Dave Kilcoyne
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Van Graan praises De Allende for belief and calmness he brings to Munster
- Pro14
- December 23, 2020, 06:00
After an almost impossible 2020, Munster coach Johann van Graan has earned the right to speak about processes and any other cliche that springs to min(...)

Munster must contain Clermont’s lethal back three to stand any chance
- European Cup
- December 19, 2020, 06:00
ASM Clermont Auvergne v Munster, Stade Marcel-Michelin, Saturday, 5.30pm Irish time – Live on BT Sport If Munster’s draw looked difficult before a ba(...)

Ben Healy ruled out of Munster’s tough away day against Clermont
- European Cup
- December 16, 2020, 15:10
Johann van Graan’s ire over the roughing up by Harlequins has been compounded by 21-year-old outhalf Ben Healy being ruled out of Munster’s daunting H(...)

Graham Rowntree delighted with how Munster’s young guns have integrated
- European Cup
- December 9, 2020, 14:37
Munster have welcomed back their nine-strong international contingent who had varying workloads in the Autumn Nations Cup and now face some difficult (...)

Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to address
- International
- November 28, 2020, 06:00
Lineout and maul Once an almost guaranteed source of possession and launch plays, and even – if not directly – of tries, Ireland’s lineout and catch(...)

Maro Itoje: We celebrate key moments for ourselves not the opposition
- International
- November 20, 2020, 22:30
Not in our game, mate. Not part of our values, old chap. Not unless you are England or Sarries. Then it is fine to lord it over your opponent. Or roar(...)

How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?
- International
- November 7, 2020, 07:00
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell decided to stick rather than twist in personnel terms when naming his Ireland squad during the week for the start of t(...)

‘I am who I am’ – Johnny Sexton apologises for reaction in Paris
- Rugby
- November 5, 2020
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has apologised to Ireland coach Andy Farrell for the manner he reacted to being replaced by Ross Byrne in the Six Nation(...)

Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs
- International
- October 20, 2020, 06:00
The 2020 Six Nations resumes this week 32-weeks after it was brought to a truly shuddering halt with the postponement of, first, the Ireland-Italy gam(...)

Sporting upsets: Japan light the blue touch paper as Ireland slowly wilt
- International
- October 16, 2020, 06:00
Relive Irish misery and Japanese joy in reverse. Last year provided a fascinating study in how everything can go wrong when a sports team is unequippe(...)