Cian Tracey
Rugby Writer at Irish Independent
Rugby writer with the Irish Independent. Email: [email protected]
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5 days ago |
independent.ie | Cian Tracey
‘It’s disappointing, but it isn’t the reason we lost the game’ – Munster left to rue officiating blunder in costly defeatReferee Andrea Piardi during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Bulls at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo: David Fitzgerald/SportsfileMunster interim head coach Ian Costello admitted he was “disappointed” by a major officiating error in his side’s costly 16-13 loss to the Bulls, but he stopped short of using the blunder as the reason for the defeat.
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5 days ago |
independent.ie | Cian Tracey
Officiating error doesn’t help Munster as loss to Bulls puts pressure on URC play-off hopesMunster 13 Bulls 16Thaakir Abrahams of Munster on his way to scoring his side's first try despite the attempted tackle from David Kriel of Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo: David Fitzgerald/SportsfileAfter an energy-sapping Champions Cup fortnight in France, Munster ran out of road on home soil, as the Bulls piled the pressure on their URC play-off hopes.
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6 days ago |
independent.ie | Cian Tracey
In terms of preparation for taking on a powerful Bulls side, Munster’s last two games in France against La Rochelle and Bordeaux has them well primed for what’s to come at Thomond Park this evening (5.15). It’s just over two months since Munster last played at their Limerick home, and as they return, they do so knowing that every point matters as the play-off race heats up.
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6 days ago |
independent.ie | Cian Tracey
‘It’s inspiring to see how tough she is’ – second spinal surgery for Craig Casey’s sister puts rugby into perspectiveCraig Casey broke his nose in his first game back from injury with Munster. Photo: Tyler Miller/SportsfileSince making his return from a knee injury against Connacht three weeks ago, Craig Casey has been playing with an extra pep in his step and a smile on his face.
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6 days ago |
independent.ie | Cian Tracey
Lee Barron to make Munster debut in URC clash against the Bulls Lee Barron is set to make his Munster debut against the Bulls in tomorrow's URC clash at Thomond Park. Ahead of his summer move from Leinster this summer, Barron linked up with Munster earlier this week on what is an initial loan deal. The hooker is named on the bench, as he replaces his namesake Diarmuid, who misses out through injury.
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It’s like there’s been four Jordie Barretts on the pitch. Amazing player.
Had a good chat with Josh Wycherley this week about facing the world’s two heaviest tightheads in consecutive weekends, recovering from a neck injury and his Bantry roots. https://t.co/dfJtjzhOPD
Beautiful day in Bordeaux 📍 Munster jerseys already milling around the city. It’s currently 25 degrees - expected to drop to around 19 come kick-off tomorrow. https://t.co/LEyvWJfxus