Superb Sweetnam helps Munster to get Erasmus era off to winning start
The Cork man scored a brace of tries in Waterford.
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Robert Lyttle made a big impact off the bench at Sandy Park.
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The South African director of rugby rated his side’s performance as solid.
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The westerners were in Sale yesterday for training session with added intensity.
View ArticleTyler Bleyendaal impresses as Munster earn emphatic pre-season win
On the day of his 23rd birthday, new arrival, South African lock Jean Kleyn also made a positive impression.
View ArticleLeinster end pre-season with five-try defeat to Bath in Donnybrook
Cian Healy and Rob Kearney made promising returns for the eastern province.
View ArticleEddie Brennan in charge as Kilkenny get 2017 off to a winning start
The Cats’ U21 team ran out nine-point winners over DCU in the Walsh Cup opener.
View ArticleFormer Tipperary star Colin O'Riordan made his senior debut for the Sydney...
The 21-year-old wore number 38 in his first game for the AFL club.
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The former Premier League trio are currently searching for new employers.
View ArticleArsenal hit hard by food poisoning in China as several players struck down
Olivier Giroud and Per Mertesacker pulled out of Arsenal’s friendly against Bayern Munich earlier while three players felt unwell during the game.
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The two Premier League sides meet in a pre-season friendly in Houston tonight.
View ArticleGoalscorer Lacazette limped off as Arsenal were defeated by Seville in the...
The French striker scored his second goal of pre-season during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Seville.
View ArticleIrish fans treated to a Man United victory on their Aviva Stadium return
The Premier League club edged out Sampdoria on their first visit to Dublin since 2010.
View ArticleHenderson misses crucial spot kick as Atleti edge Liverpool to win Audi Cup
Penalties were required after the sides couldn’t be separated at 1-1.
View Article'I don’t think £200 million for Neymar is expensive' - Mourinho weighs in on...
The Manchester United manager will see the club’s record fee for Paul Pogba doubled were PSG to secure the Barcelona forward.
View ArticleIreland U20s star Larmour starts at fullback for Leinster's pre-season trip...
Leo Cullen has named a youthful XV for Friday’s friendly.
View Article'He's only been here a few weeks but already made a positive impact'
Leinster coach Leo Cullen gives his thoughts on new arrival Scott Fardy, the province’s young guns and the season ahead.
View ArticleLeinster's young guns impress again as they see off Bath at Donnybrook
Deegan, O’Brien and Carbery all impressed as Leo Cullen’s side roundd off their pre-season with a 25-17 win.
View ArticleKeane's tenure up and running as Connacht see off Pat Lam's Bristol
McCabe, Marmion and Scholes crossed in front of a big crowd at the Sportsground.
View ArticleKerry join Tipperary in withdrawing from the upcoming McGrath Cup
Kerry are the defending champions.
View ArticleHere are the semi-final draws for the 2018 O'Byrne and Walsh Cup competitions
Last round of fixtures in the Leinster pre-season fare this weekend.
View ArticleHere's the draw for the O'Byrne Cup semis after Dublin's early exit
Holders knocked out following one-point defeat to Wexford.
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Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford were 42-point winners over Wicklow today.
View ArticleMunster GAA chiefs bring pre-season finals forward a week to avoid dead rubbers
Clare will face Limerick in hurling while it’ll be a clash of Cork and Clare in football.
View ArticleDeclan Kidney's London Irish to meet Munster in Cork for pre-season
Johann van Graan’s men will then face Exeter Chiefs before the new campaign begins.
View ArticleMcClean to face disciplinary action after failing to show for West Brom...
The Ireland international has been heavily linked with a move to Stoke City.
View ArticleSanchez left behind for Man United's US tour due to 'personal administrative...
The Chilean didn’t fly out to Los Angeles with the rest of the squad yesterday, but the club is hopeful he makes the trip in the coming days.
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Both sides are in the US for pre-season preparations.
View ArticleMorata on form for Chelsea as Inter fall on penalties
Willy Caballero also shone as he made the difference in the shoot-out.
View Article'I am not happy about this situation' - Chelsea boss Sarri says Willian's...
After their friendly defeat to Arsenal in Dublin, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri revealed his frustration at the Brazilian star’s delayed return.
View ArticleDave Kearney makes his return as Leinster get a good workout in France
Rory O’Loughlin and James Tracy scored the tries against Montauban.
View ArticlePositive news on O'Donnell but several Munster players remain long-term...
Johann van Graan issued an injury update as the province prepare for their first pre-season friendly this Friday.
View ArticleFardy captains Leinster as Frawley gets shot at 10 against Newcastle
The highly-promising Caelan Doris starts at number eight for Leo Cullen’s side.
View ArticleMasterson set for surgery while new signings get starting roles for...
The back row suffered a hand injury in last week’s friendly win over Brive.
View ArticleOut-of-sorts Leinster blown away by rampant Falcons in final pre-season outing
It was a difficult night for Leo Cullen’s side as they leaked six tries at Donnybrook.
View ArticleMunster's young guns show their promise in pre-season success
Number eight Gavin Coombes and back row Jack Daly were among those to impress.
View ArticleConnacht hammer Wasps in encouraging pre-season rout in Athlone
Andy Friend’s men ran in seven tries in an impressive performance at Dubarry Park.
View Article17-year-old winger Sexton makes his debut as Ulster slip to pre-season defeat
Gloucester’s power up-front proved crucial in this evening’s friendly at Kingspan Stadium.
View Article'The penny has to drop': Leinster learn some painful pre-season lessons
Leo Cullen was disappointed by his side’s lack of intensity and energy against Newcastle on Friday night.
View ArticleCopeland set for Connacht bow as Madigan starts for Lam's Bristol
Andy Friend has recalled Tiernan O’Halloran at fullback for Connacht’s final friendly game.
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