Munster and Toulouse both looking to move past weight of European history
The high-flying French side have genuine ambitions of winning a fifth Champions Cup title. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 3 Apr 2021, 8:15 AM 22 hours ago 7,849 Views 27 Comments
CJ Stander captains Munster today in the absence of Peter O Mahony.
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Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
WHEN THIS CHAMPIONS Cup round of 16 pairing was first revealed one of the words more readily bandied about was ‘history’. Munster and Toulouse, who meet at Thomond Park this afternoon [KO 3pm, BT Sport], are drenched in it.
In previous lifetimes, both clubs have been the team to beat in this tournament.
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Ian Madigan has settled in happily to life with Ulster since joining last summer. By Murray Kinsella Friday 11 Dec 2020, 7:00 AM Dec 11th 2020, 7:00 AM 9,626 Views 9 Comments
Madigan joined Ulster last summer.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
THE LAST TIME Ian Madigan played in the Heineken Champions Cup, it was against Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium.
Nearly four years on from that appearance for Bordeaux in January 2017, the out-half is set for his European bow in Ulster colours against Toulouse this evening [KO 8pm, BT Sport].