Tag: Munster
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Rassie Erasmus: How Munster tragedy reshaped him and career
Introduction: A moment that defined a coaching journey Rassie Erasmus, the architect of two consecutive World Cup triumphs for South Africa, often points to his time at Munster as a turning point in his professional life. When he returns to Ireland, the backdrop is not just a competitive fixture; it is a reflection on how…
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Rassie Erasmus: Munster Years Shaped Him After Tragedy
Munster’s Influence Beyond the Field Rassie Erasmus has long credited his time at Munster as a turning point in his coaching philosophy. The Springbok coach, back in Ireland with a mission to unseat the Irish in Dublin, says the club’s culture and the adversity he faced there helped mold a leader who could navigate pressure…
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Rassie Erasmus credits Munster time for World Cup success
Rassie Erasmus and the Munster Connection Rassie Erasmus, the Springbok head coach whose teams have reached the pinnacle of international rugby, often points to a formative period in his career spent with Munster as a turning point. In a recent return to Ireland, with Dublin in his sights for a crucial clash this weekend, Erasmus…
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Michael Ala’alatoa Joins Munster Rugby on Seven-Month Contract
Munster Rugby Announces Signing of Michael Ala’alatoa Munster Rugby has confirmed the acquisition of prop Michael Ala’alatoa from Clermont Auvergne on a seven-month contract that will run through to the end of the 2025/26 season. The move adds experienced front-row depth to the Irish province as they navigate a demanding schedule in both domestic and…
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GAA Club Championships: Football & Hurling Action Across Provinces
GAA Club Championships: Live updates from across the provinces The GAA club championships deliver a busy day of action as teams contest provincial clashes in football across Connacht and Leinster, while the small ball (hurling) takes center stage in Munster and Ulster. Our liveblog will track the key moments, scores and standout performances as clubs…
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GAA Club Championships: Football and Hurling Showdowns Across the Provinces
Overview of the GAA Club Championships Across the Provinces The GAA club championships are delivering a captivating mix of football and hurling this season, with a steady stream of provincial clashes from Connacht and Leinster in football to the more concentrated action in Munster and Ulster where the small ball takes center stage. Fans across…
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GAA Club Championships: Regional Gridiron and Hurling Showdowns Across the Provinces
Overview of the GAA Club Championships Weekend The GAA club championships are delivering a weekend of regional drama, with football clashes lighting up Connacht and Leinster while the focus for the small ball—hurling—shifts to Munster and Ulster. Fans across the country are glued to the live blog, following every pass, tackle and score as clubs…
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Prendergast vs Crowley: Leinster v Munster Showdown Sets Up Test-Ready Derby
Derby Spotlight: Prendergast and Crowley ready for a high-stakes Leinster v Munster clash Two Ireland fly-halves, two different pathways, and one packed Croke Park atmosphere. Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley are set to face off in a Leinster v Munster BKT URC derby this Saturday at 5:15pm, a game that promises to be more than…
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Prendergast and Crowley Set for High-Profile Leinster-Munster Derby at Croke Park
Leinster v Munster: A boiled‑down test ahead of Ireland’s New Zealand clash Saturday’s BKT URC showdown at Croke Park (5.15pm) pits two rising Ireland out-half rivals against each other for the first time: Sam Prendergast for Leinster and Jack Crowley for Munster. The derby, branded as a Leinster v Munster clash in the URC schedule,…
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Prendergast vs Crowley: Leinster v Munster Derby Duel at Croke Park
Leinster v Munster adds extra bite to a high-stakes URC clash The Leinster v Munster BKT URC derby at Croke Park this Saturday (5.15pm) pits two of Ireland’s most talked-about backline talents against each other for the first time. Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley — both trusted with major Ireland responsibilities in recent internationals —…