Thomas Ahern
25 results

Munster seek quick return to winning ways
- Pro14
- January 30, 2021, 01:00
Guinness Pro14: Benetton v Munster, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Kick-off: 6pm local time (5pm Irish). On TV: Live on eir Sport. Munster seek to return t(...)

Stuart Lancaster impressed with Munster’s trajectory
- Pro14
- December 26, 2020, 06:00
Knowing me, knowing you. Stuart Lancaster on Johann van Graan provides as much goodwill as the South African’s response to the Cumbrian’s praise. Tis(...)

The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David Nucifora
- Rugby
- December 21, 2020, 09:00
Rejoice for 2021 Like so many others, The Offload is ignoring the three pillars of rugby union (racism, doping and concussion) to focus on a brighter(...)

Gordon D’Arcy: Fans would benefit from a peek behind the iron curtain
- Rugby
- December 9, 2020, 06:00
I should be writing about the Scotland game. I really should. There are plenty of angles to dive into and examine. An attack shape is developing. Cael(...)

Five academy players in Munster squad to take on Zebre
- Pro14
- November 30, 2020, 06:00
Munster v Zebre, Thomond Park, Monday, 8.15 – Live on Eir Sport 1 Munster coach Johann van Graan has included five academy players in the matchday 23(...)

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can
- Pro14
- October 7, 2020, 06:00
The Munster player’s positive test need not be viewed in a negative light. Training is cancelled so all the plans the coach wanted to put in place thi(...)

The Offload: Reincarnation of ‘Rog’ in a Tipp fella’s skin
- Rugby
- October 5, 2020, 06:00
The 2020/21 season is going well if . . . After watching events unfold at the RDS on Friday we envisaged Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Paris conta(...)

RG Snyman to decide on where to spend his ‘six to 12-month’ rehabilitation
- Rugby
- August 27, 2020, 05:00
The next decision for RG Snyman, Munster’s marquee Springbok signing, is where to spend the next “six to 12 months” rehabilitating his torn anterior c(...)

John O’Sullivan: IRFU must recognise vital role of clubs in rugby's return
- Rugby
- July 7, 2020, 06:40
Clubs, particularly those in Division 1A and 1B of the All-Ireland League, will have a significant and practical role this season in providing a compe(...)

Joey Carbery to miss Munster restart but expected to return in September
- Rugby
- June 22, 2020, 18:27
All of their squad having passed tests for Covid-19, the Munster and Leinster squads returned to full training on Monday, with Munster confirming that(...)