Category Archives: European Rugby

Post-Match Reaction: Guinness PRO14 Final – Leinster V Ulster (Leo Cullen & Dan McFarland) – Press Association – September 13 2020

Strength-in-depth key for Leinster ahead of Saracens European clash, says head coach Leo Cullen Leinster head coach Leo Cullen praised the strength-in-depth of his squad following their convincing 27-5 Guinness PRO14 final win over Ulster at the Aviva Stadium. Cullen’s table-topping side … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final – Leo Cullen (Leinster) & Johann Van Graan (Munster) – Press Association – September 4 2020

Leo Cullen happy to be through to another Pro 14 final after ‘brutal’ contest against Munster Following an ‘ugly contest’ against arch rivals Munster, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was pleased to book a place in the Guinness Pro14 final … Continue reading

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Ian Nagle News Interview On Zebre & Cork Constitution: The Evening Echo – April 20 2020

Love for his home club runs deep for Ian RUGBY Daire Walsh DESPITE being away from the club since 2014, Cork Constitution is never far from the mind of Buttevant native Ian Nagle. Currently on a hiatus from Italian side … Continue reading

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Ian Nagle Feature Interview On Zebre & COVID-19: The Evening Echo – 20 April 2020

Former Munster player Ian Nagle hopes to return to action with Zebre in Italy Daire Walsh GIVEN the extent to which the Coronavirus disease has gripped the northern part of Italy in recent weeks, Ian Nagle has no hesitation in … Continue reading

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Ian Nagle Interview On Zebre & Dealing With COVID-19: The Irish Sun – April 18 2020

TOUGH RULE  Italian-based rugby ace Ian Nagle says teammates can only walk their pets a distance of 100 metres due to Covid-19 Daire Walsh IAN NAGLE admits he cannot wait to resume his career with Italian outfit Zebre, despite returning … Continue reading

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Best Kildare XV Of The Professional Rugby Era: The Kildare Nationalist – April 14 2020

BEST KILDARE XV OF THE PROFESSIONAL ERA SINCE rugby turned professional in 1995, the county of Kildare had been well represented by a host of players at both home and abroad. We have compiled a list of the best Lilywhites … Continue reading

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Guinness PRO14: Zebre V Munster – The Irish Times – February 22 2020

Munster break Zebre resistance in second half Munster keep pressure on Edinburgh at top of Conference B Zebre 0 Munster 28 Munster produced a strong second-half performance to earn a bonus point victory over 14-man Zebre at Stadio Giovanni Mari … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Guinness PRO14 – Leinster V Cheetahs – Will Connors – The Kildare Nationalist – February 18 2020

RUGBY – LEINSTER V CHEETAHS POST MATCH REACTION – WILL CONNORS Connors continues to improve Daire Walsh DONADEA native Will Connors bolstered his growing reputation at the RDS on Saturday when grabbing a brace of tries in Leinster’s 36-12 bonus … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Ospreys Away Game: Robin McBryde – The42.ie – February 18 2020

‘If you’re winning it doesn’t matter what anybody thinks’ Robin McBryde felt the barbs for Warrenball long enough to know they had to be ignored. SINCE BRINGING THE curtain down on his 13-year spell as Wales scrum coach at the … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Ospreys Away Game: Robin McBryde – The Irish Times – February 18 2020

Robin McBryde: Farrell will be judged on results, not style Leinster scrum coach says belief will be key to Ireland’s chances of beating England Daire Walsh Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde has said that a steely resolve will be an imperative … Continue reading

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