We wanted to make a statement for all our fans - this is for them
Munster won 38-10 against Ulster tonight. By Garry Doyle Friday 7 May 2021, 11:15 PM 2 hours ago 4,878 Views 11 Comments
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Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
A BIG WIN for Munster – a statement as much as a result as they make it two from two in the Rainbow Cup.
Reacting to the win, Munster full-back Mike Haley said: “We are delighted with the win. It’s another big derby for us. We really wanted to get back to Thomond and basically make a statement for all the fans that can’t be here. That one was for the fans at home.
Huge game for both teams - but Munster have a safety net and Ulster don t
Munster host Ulster tonight in the Rainbow Cup. By Garry Doyle Friday 7 May 2021, 6:20 AM May 7th 2021, 6:20 AM 9,163 Views 13 Comments
Iain Henderson reflects on Ulster s loss.
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Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
IT WAS THE most sobering weekend Ireland has known since Leo Varadkar announced last March that he was going to close the pubs. Hearing the off licenses were staying open hardly improved the national mood.
That’s the kind of scenario Ireland’s provinces are in now. The party they want to attend has a limited number of invites; so instead of walking along Europe’s red carpet, they’re here, playing in the Rainbow Cup, rugby’s equivalent of another night in, watching Netflix, with a remote control in one hand, glass
Garry Doyle at Thomond Park
A FEISTY AFFAIR, one that included an old school scrap in the early stages and a red card for Will Addison just before half-time, ended with a bonus-point victory for Munster and a third defeat on the spin for Ulster.
Given the brevity of this Rainbow Cup tournament, their chances of reaching the final are already gone. As for Munster, with two wins from two chalked up on the board, a date on the deciding day is theirs to throw away.
They were good here, particularly Shane Daly, their young winger – although the gold stars were freely handed out. Gavin Coombes had a fine game, so too Dan Goggin, their centre returning from injury. Conor Murray, boosted by yesterday’s news that he was going on a third Lions tour, scored an opportunist try; Mike Haley added a superb score just before half-time. Rory Scannell also crossed for two tries, JJ Hanrahan and Andrew Conway for one apiece.
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The former Ireland captain Niamh Briggs says the return of Simon Zebo to Munster is an all-around positive for the province.
The Cork native has signed a one-year deal to return to his home team having spent three seasons plying his trade with Racing 92 in Paris.
“It’s brilliant, he’s a huge fan favorite It’s a one-year deal so it puts a bit of pressure on him to perform.”
“I think after a disappointing finish for Munster, this will definitely give a boost to supporters and those involved.”
Munster have been in a rebuilding phase since the World Cup in Japan when Johan Van Graan drafted in Graham Rowntree and Stephen Larkham to fill his backroom team.
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