On this historic day, both ancient and modern history favours Munster, who have won 88 and lost 13 of the last 104 meetings, ...

But Munster were guided brilliantly at halfback by the returning Craig Casey and Jack Crowley, who oozed class and control in ...

For both provinces the importance of leaving Castlebar with the lion’s share of match points outweighs any history being made ...

Munster and Ireland half-back pair Craig Casey and man of the match Jack Crowley were superb throughout for the visitors.

This is an interpro with a twist but, away from the novelty value, both sides are desperate for the points on offer as the ...

Munster have been on a better run of form recently and should ... players coming through as the standard in Irish rugby continue to rise. Munster Rugby: Ben O’Connor (Highfield RFC/PBC); Calvin Nash ...

Ireland trio Tadhg Beirne, Andrew Porter and Calvin Nash face no further sanction for ... and centre Pierre Louis Barassi off, but The Irish Independent understands that, having reviewed the ...

Fourteen-man Munster move back into the play-off positions in the URC as they hold on to beat an error-ridden Connacht 30-24 in Castlebar.

It also goes for his big back three that can all catch and kick - as well as run and pass - with the ... injury though Osborne is favoured to Calvin Nash who is normally the wing understudy.

For more rugby news, visit our dedicated ... when he was caught in a ruck with Irish lock Tadhg Beirne, supported by teammate Andrew Porter, appearing to land on him. A citing against Ireland winger ...

No Irish player will appear before the Six Nations ... A citing against Ireland winger Calvin Nash for a high tackle on France centre Pierre-Louis Barassi will also not be pursued.

ROBBIE HENSHAW believes Ireland’s Six Nations woes were down to a string of missed chances rather than problems with a ...