A raucous Thomond Park bristled with a European feel akin to Munster’s days of glory last Saturday night. It was an important European win, the kind that has eluded Munster in the last few years. The earlier bonus-point victory over Stade Francais in the Champions Cup Pool 3 was comprehensive but somewhat paled into insignificance next to the gutsy win …
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Tom O’Toole Banned for Two Six Nations Games Against England and Scotland
Tom O’Toole, the Ulster and Ireland prop, has been handed a six-match suspension, ruling him out of the first two games of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations. O’Toole was sent off in Ulster’s URC match against Munster before Christmas for dangerous play after making contact with Alex Nankivell during a ruck. The incident resulted in a hamstring injury for the …
Read More »Peter O’Mahony Shines for Munster Against Stade Francais
Peter O’Mahony delivered an exceptional performance as Munster kicked off their European campaign with a decisive win over Stade Francais, drawing praise from interim head coach Ian Costello for his invaluable contribution. The 35-year-old former Ireland captain played 60 minutes in Munster’s 33-7 victory in the Champions Cup at Thomond Park. O’Mahony’s stats included making 11 meters from five carries …
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