Limerick Leader - Rugby Feed

Munster to look within in search for O’Gara replacement

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:24:00 GMT

MUNSTER appear more likely to promote Ian Keatley to first choice out-half next season following Ronan O’Gara’s retirement, rather than sign a high profile replacement over the summer.

Munster await O’Gara decision

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:38:28 GMT

MUNSTER have offered Ronan O’Gara a new one-year contract - but the province will give the veteran as much time as he wants to make up his mind whether he wants to continue playing or not.

Limerick clubs finalise coaching teams

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:06:51 GMT

RELEGATED Shannon have wasted no time in boosting their prospects of bouncing straight back up to the All-Ireland League’s top division with the appointment of former Munster Academy Manager, Ian Sherwin as the club’s Director of Rugby.

Doug Howlett calls time on Munster career

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:42:41 GMT

MUNSTER today announced that current squad captain Doug Howlett will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season.

More training for Munster after Limerick decision

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:45:00 GMT

MUNSTER Rugby’s decision to opt for a single training base at the University of Limerick will allow the squad train for up to four additional hours each week, an opportunity which is currently being compromised by the province’s twin-base training system.

Limerick Rugby - Shannon appoint new Director of Rugby

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:43:13 GMT

Shannon have wasted no time in boosting their prospects of bouncing straight back up to the All-Ireland League’s top division with the appointment of former Munster Academy Manager, Ian Sherwin, as the club’s Director of Rugby.

Curtain falls on Horan’s glittering career

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:50:49 GMT

MARCUS Horan may have called time on his playing career, but the decorated Shannon, Munster and Ireland prop has hinted that he is likely to return to the game in a new capacity in the future.

Limerick Rugby - Shannon RFC boss says too many clubs in city

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:08:46 GMT

SHANNON RFC Chairman of Rugby, Jack Keane believes the large number of senior rugby clubs in Limerick is not sustainable with the continuing drain of players away from the region due to the on-going recession.

Murray admits meteoric rise to Lions squad is ‘crazy’

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:46:24 GMT

MUNSTER’S Conor Murray has described his meteoric rise from playing in a provincial Senior Cup final less than two and a half years ago to being named in the Lions squad this week this summer as ‘crazy,’

Munster ring the changes for Zebre clash

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:33:43 GMT

MUNSTER coach Rob Penney has rung the changes for the province’s final game of the season against Zebre in Italy this Friday night.

Munster’s Hircock returns to Bedford Blues

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:03:29 GMT

TALENTED Munster and Garryowen centre Corey Hircock is set to return to English Championship side, Bedford Blues next season.

Hooker’s Diary - Bruff finish AIL season on a high

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:03:03 GMT

In his Limerick Leader’s ‘Hooker’s Diary’ column this week, John Hogan says the future is bright for Bruff, despite their relegation to AIL 2A for next season.

Shannon fight for top flight AIL survival

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:07:03 GMT

SHANNON put their unbroken stay in the top flight of the All-Ireland League on the line this Saturday when they host UCD in a crucial 1A relegation play-off clash at Coonagh (2.30pm).

Munster face Zebre in final outing

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:20:26 GMT

MUNSTER play their final fixture of the season this Friday when Rob Penney’s side travel to Parma to face Zebre (6.45pm, Irish time).

Rugby clubs to be banned from paying players

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:05:09 GMT

RUGBY clubs will be forced to stop paying club players from the start of the 2014/15 season.

Limerick rugby fixtures for the week up to May 6

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:52:09 GMT

Domestic rugby fuxtures for the period from Friday, May 3 to Monday, May 6

Munster’s O’Connell speaks of Lions delight

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:21:34 GMT

TWO Limerick men have been chosen to tour with the Lions in Australia this summer.

Two Munster players selected in Lions squad

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:47:52 GMT

JUST two Munster players have been included in the 37-strong Lions squad to tour Australia this summer.

Munster ref subject of vile Twitter abuse

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:28:40 GMT

TOP rugby referee Nigel Owens has threatened to report a Limerick Munster fan to the authorities for “homophobic abuse” on Twitter.

Penney confident Munster can build on progress

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:34:03 GMT

MUNSTER head coach Rob Penney is confident the province can build on their exploits in the Heineken Cup this season.