Rowntree’s post-game honesty an encouraging hint at Munster culture
Graham Rowntree’s exchange with Marcus Horan on TG4 after Munster’s loss to Leinster on Monday only lasted 80 seconds. There was more said in the two answers he gave than we hear in 99% of pre- and post-match interviews that last twice as long. Interviews before and after matches are a fundamental part of sporting coverage. If they didn’t happen, we would quite rightly be asking for an explanation why.…
Denis Leamy’s fingerprints all over new Munster belligerence
Four weeks ago I wrote how Munster supporters needed to show some patience while the new men at the helm find their feet. Things were looking bleak – two wins…
Cunning and creativity keep Leinster evolving
It was an unpredictable opening round of Champions Cup rugby and one that provided us with plenty to talk about. Leinster’s performance was the stand out of the weekend’s action.…
Buckle up and settle down. Munster are on the up but it will take a season or two
Looking back on a calendar year that provided nine wins from a possible 11 and a first series win for Ireland against New Zealand, Andy Farrell and his fellow coaches…
Páirc pride shows the way for Irish rugby
The success of Munster’s trip to the Páirc has been celebrated at length already. I will add that as a former player, I was blown away by the event and…