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Munstr Rugby is now recognised as a gobal leader Munster Rugby has been recognised as a global leader in sustainable sport, receiving the Sport Positive Awards 2025 โ€“ Report of the Year.One of just 12 winners worldwide, this accolade celebrates the clubโ€™s pioneering work in climate action and sustainability.The award was presented in London on October 7th alongside the Sport Positive Summit 2025, a [โ€ฆ]
10.10.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
URC teams and details for to-morrow nightโ€™s third round HERE are the teams for the URC on Friday night.Munster Rugby v Edinburgh RugbyVirgin Media Park, Cork โ€“ KO 19.45 IRE & UK / 20.45 ITA & SAReferee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 110th league game)AR 1: Robbie Jenkinson (IRFU) AR 2: Jack MacNeice (IRFU)TMO: Keith David (WRU)Live on: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tvMunster [โ€ฆ]
09.10.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ten changes as Munster try for three wins in a row THE Munster team has been named for Friday nightโ€™s URC Round 3 clash against Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park (7.45pm).There are 10 changes to the side that beat Cardiff at Thomond Park last week.Last seasonโ€™s Player of the Year Tom Farrell, Calvin Nash, Andrew Smith and Michael Milne all start on their first appearances of [โ€ฆ]
09.10.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
BKT URC Stats from last week-endโ€™s round two THE Stats from the week-endโ€™s round two of the BKT URC:Top Players From R2Carries: 23 Ruan Venter (Lions)Defenders Beaten: 7 Henco van Wyk (Lions)Lineouts Won: 10 Marvin Orie (Hollywoodbets Sharks)Metres: 107 David Kriel (Vodacom Bulls)Passes: 77 Nico Steyn (Lions)Tackles: 29 Johann Grobbelaar (Vodacom Bulls)Overall Top Players After R2Carries: 36 Alun Lawrence (Cardiff Rugby)Defenders Beaten: 9 [โ€ฆ]
08.10.2025 12:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
โ€˜The Westโ€™ have mixed experiences in the Junior League Newcastle West 27, Richmond 22: NCW led at half time by three points, 10-7 thanks to a try by Sean Murphy and a cinversion an penalty. ?Richmond scored a convereted try early in the second half but the West rtook the lead when Cian Tierney got over for another fifve pointer which Airey converted.On 61 [โ€ฆ]
06.10.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Here are the fixture lists for the coming week Fixtures from 06/10/2025 to 12/10/2025Womens Division 2 Cup,Ballincollig RFC 2nd XV,v,UL Bohemian RFC 2nd XV,Gavin Lynch-Frahill,Tanner Park,07/10/2025,20:00Womens Division 2 Cup,Thurles RFC 1st XV,v,Mallow RFC 1st XV,TBC (Pending),TBC,12/10/2025,12:00Junior League Division 1Junior League Division 1,Richmond RFC,v,Skibbereen RFC,Cian Aherne,Canal Bank,11/10/2025,17:45Junior League Division 1,Kanturk RFC,v,Clanwilliam FC,Brendan Oโ€™Connor,Kanturk,12/10/2025,14:30Junior League Division 1,Newcastle West RFC,v,Thurles RFC,Jack Kingston,Newcastle West,12/10/2025,14:30Junior League Division 1,St. Marys [โ€ฆ]
06.10.2025 11:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Below par Munster make it two wins in a row Munster 23, Cardiff 20THEY just got over the line but Munster will be happy with a second win in this URC clash in Thomond Park tonight.It was 5-5 after a pretty boring first half with both out-halves leaving their kicking boots in the dressingrooms. The game could have gone any way as the second half [โ€ฆ]
04.10.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Munster will be hoping to keep their running form THE teams for this weekendโ€™s Round 2 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.Due to worsening weather conditions across Scotland overnight from Storm Amy, the fixture between Edinburgh Rugby and Ulster Rugby which was due to take place this evening, Friday October [โ€ฆ]
03.10.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stats from the opening round of the BKTURC Top Players From BKT URC Round One:Carries: 20 Sebastian Negri da Oleggio (Benetton)Defenders Beaten: 9 Bautista Stavile Bravin (Zebre Parma)Lineouts Won: 12 Leonardo Krumov (Zebre Parma)Metres: 110 Zac Ward (Ulster)Passes: 95 Caolin Blade (Connacht)Tackles: 26 Sebastian Negri da Oleggio (Benetton)Overall Top Players After R1Carries: 20 Sebastian Negri da Oleggio (Benetton)Defenders Beaten: 9 Bautista Stavile Bravin [โ€ฆ]
02.10.2025 06:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The IRFU Fixtures for the coming week-end Irish Rugby Fixtures This WeekUnited Rugby Championship โ€“ Round 2Friday, October 3Edinburgh v Ulster, Hive Stadium, 20:05Saturday, October 4Connacht v Scarlets, Dexcom Stadium, 13:45Vodacom Bulls v Leinster, Loftus Versfeld, 17:30Munster v Cardiff Rugby, Thomond Park, 19:45Energia All-Ireland LeagueAll matches Saturday, October 4, 14:30 unless otherwiseMenโ€™s Division 1AClontarf v Lansdowne, Castle AvenueCork Constitution v Terenure College, [โ€ฆ]
02.10.2025 06:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Here is our weekly fixture list for Limerick rugby Fixtures from 29/09/2025 to 05/10/2025Womens Division 1 LeagueWomens Division 1 League,Tralee RFC 1st XV,v,Shannon RFC 1st XV,TBC (Pending),Tralee,05/10/2025,13:00Womens Division 1 League,Dolphin RFC 1st XV,v,Bruff RFC 1st XV,TBC (Pending),Virgin Media Park,05/10/2025,13:00Womens Division 2 CupWomens Division 2 Cup,Ballincollig RFC 2nd XV,v,UL Bohemian RFC 2nd XV,,Tanner Park,05/10/2025,13:00Junior League Division 1Junior League Division 1,Bandon RFC,v,St. Marys RFC,Cillian Pegley,Bandon,05/10/2025,14:30Junior League [โ€ฆ]
29.09.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Limerick teams have mixed results in Energia AIL HERE are the results of todyโ€™s Energia All-Ireland Leagues.In 1A Young Munster were away to Ballinahinch and they lost 35-33, Garryowen had a narrow 22-19 win over UCC, Shannon lost to Cashel 19 to 26, UL Bohemans beat Navan 21-12, Thomond made a great return to the higher level with a fantastic win over Bective [โ€ฆ]
27.09.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Teams are announced for tonightโ€™s BKT URC openers THE teams for Friday nightโ€™s Round 1 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.Ruhan Nel captains DHL Stormers for the first timeLeinster academy prop Andrew Sparrow in line for debut off the bench#ULSvDRAJames Hume to make 100th cap for UlsterMatthew Screech makes [โ€ฆ]
26.09.2025 08:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Munster eager for winning start in to-morrowโ€™s opener ALL eyes will be on Parc y Scarlets to-morrow-evening as Munster open their 2025/2026 fixtures of the URC. It is being shown on (5.30pm, live on Premier Sports.Craig Casey leads Munster as captain for the first time with Niall Scannell starting on his 200th appearance for the province.Dan Kelly makes his Munster debut after joining [โ€ฆ]
26.09.2025 07:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tadhg Beirne to coninue as Munster Captain for 2025/26 MUNSTER Rugby Head Coach Clayton McMillan has announced Tadhg Beirne as the provinceโ€™s captain for the 2025/26 season.Beirne, who was named Player of the Series in this summerโ€™s British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, will continue in the role having captained Munster last season.He is one of just eight players who has been named [โ€ฆ]
24.09.2025 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hectic games expected as new AIL season kicks off Irish Rugby Fixtures This WeekUnited Rugby ChampionshipFriday, September 26DHL Stormers v Leinster, Cape Town, 18.00Ulster v Dragon, Affidea Stadium, 20.05Saturday, September 27Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets, 17.30Connacht v Benetton, Dexcom Stadium, 19.45Energia All-Ireland LeagueWomenโ€™s DivisionSaturday, September 27Railway Union v Old Belvedere, Willow Lodge, 12.00Tullow v Ennis, Rathoe Road, 12.30Ballincollig v Galwegians, 13.30Blackrock College v [โ€ฆ]
22.09.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
All the local rugby fixtures for the coming week Fixtures from 22/09/2025 to 28/09/2025Womens Division 1 LeagueWomens Division 1 League,Shannon RFC 1st XV,v,Clonakilty RFC 1st XV,TBC (Pending),Coonagh,28/09/2025,13:00Womens Division 1 League,Bruff RFC 1st XV,v,Tralee RFC 1st XV,TBC (Pending),Kilballyowen Park,28/09/2025,13:00Junior League Division 1Junior League Division 1,Kanturk RFC,v,Thurles RFC,Jack Kingston,Kanturk,28/09/2025,14:30Junior League Division 1,Mallow RFC,v,Newcastle West RFC,Brรญan Bennett,Mallow,28/09/2025,14:30Junior League Division 1,Richmond RFC,v,Kilfeacle and District RFC,Simon Crooks,Canal Bank,28/09/2025,14:30Junior League [โ€ฆ]
22.09.2025 11:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Garryowen FC make a winning start to the season THE Light Blues club made a winning start to their season by lifting the Transfield Cup in Dooradoyle yesterday. It was their first time to win the historic local trophy since 2005 and they did so with a hard fought 29-22 win over a gallant St Maryโ€™s team who battled hard over the 80 minutes.Garryowen [โ€ฆ]
22.09.2025 11:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
BKT URC to launch a new tv platform powered by Eluvio The BKT United Rugby Championship has confirmed that URC.tv will relaunch for the 2025/26 season with a brand-new platform powered by Eluvio, delivering faster streaming, improved video quality and access on more devices than ever before.For the first time, fans will be able to watch BKT URC matches through Smart TV apps, bringing every try, [โ€ฆ]
21.09.2025 11:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
BKT URC has extended its partnership with FloSports THE BKT United Rugby Championship has extended its partnership with FloSports, ensuring American rugby fans can stream all 151 games each season until 2027 on the FloRugby platform.FloRugby has established itself as the destination for club rugby in the United States, with the BKT URC sitting alongside EPCR, Super Rugby and The Prem โ€” giving [โ€ฆ]
19.09.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tom Farrell takes Munsterโ€™s BOI Player of the Year award Munster Rugby Awards 2025Tom Farrell was announced on Saturday night as the Bank of Ireland Menโ€™s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Limerick Strand Hotel.12 awards were presented to worthy recipients involved in professional and domestic rugby in Munster.Farrell enjoyed an outstanding debut season [โ€ฆ]
19.09.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Kit company Macron announces partnership with BKT THE BKT United Rugby Championship is proud to announce a new partnership with Macron, who will become the leagueโ€™s match officials kit partner from the 2025/26 season.This agreement will ensure that the officials at the heart of every game โ€” those who safeguard the integrity and flow of the competition โ€” are equipped with high-performance [โ€ฆ]
18.09.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tom Farrlel leads list at Munster Rugby awards TOM Farrell was announced on Saturday night as the Bank of Ireland Menโ€™s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Limerick Strand Hotel.12 awards were presented to worthy recipients involved in professional and domestic rugby in Munster.Farrell enjoyed an outstanding debut season for Munster as [โ€ฆ]
17.09.2025 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
All the local fixtures for the coming week Fixtures from 15/09/2025 to 21/09/2025Womens FriendlyWomens Friendly,UL Bohemian RFC,v,Shannon RFC,Simon Wilkinson,Annacotty,16/09/2025,19:45Womens Division 1 CupWomens Division 1 Cup,Shannon RFC 1st XV,v,Roaring Water Bay 1st XV,TBC (Pending),Coonagh,21/09/2025,13:00Womens Division 1 Cup,Bruff RFC 1st XV,v,Dolphin RFC 1st XV,TBC (Pending),Kilballyowen Park,21/09/2025,13:00Junior 1 FriendlyJunior 1 Friendly,UL Bohemian RFC,v,St. Senans RFC,David Hennessy,4GUL,16/09/2025,19:30Junior 1 Friendly,Clanwilliam FC,v,St. Senans RFC,TBC (Pending),Clanwilliam Park,20/09/2025,17:00North Munster Transfield CupNorth [โ€ฆ]
17.09.2025 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ireland Women pipped in very exciting final minutes France 18, Ireland 13 THEY should have been ahead at half-time in todayโ€™s Womenโ€™s World Cup quarter final, but Ireland just could not put a score on the board in the last 40 minutes. France have to be commended for their defensive work and in a nail-biting final few minutes, with Ireland camped on the [โ€ฆ]
14.09.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
S4C Extends the Historicโ€™ Free-to-Air Partnership S4Cโ€™s historic 25-year partnership with the United Rugby Championship has been extended until 2027, ensuring the league remains available on free-to-air television in the UK.The Welsh language broadcaster holds the unique distinction of having broadcast the league in every one of its 24 seasons, dating back to the launch of the original Celtic League. Now [โ€ฆ]
12.09.2025 07:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Munster name their teams for clash with Bath A 38-man Munster squad has been named for Fridayโ€™s pre-season clash against Bath at Virgin Media Park.The game kicks off at 7pm with tickets still available here. The game will be live-streamed exclusively on Access Munster, sign up here.Ireland internationals Tom Ahern, Craig Casey, Gavin Coombes, Alex Kendellen and Michael Milne will make their first [โ€ฆ]
12.09.2025 07:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
37 capped international Chloe Pearse calls it a day CHLOE Pearse has today announced her retirement from provincial rugby after a superb 10-year career with Munster which saw her earn 37 caps.Pearse began her playing career as a 13-year-old in St. Maryโ€™s RFC before going on to play for Shannon RFC and finally UL Bohemian RFC.With the Red Robins, Pearse would win a number [โ€ฆ]
11.09.2025 11:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
After ten year career Chloe Pearse calls it a day CHLOE Pearse has today announced her retirement from provincial rugby after a superb 10-year career with Munster which saw her earn 37 caps.Pearse began her playing career as a 13-year-old in St. Maryโ€™s RFC before going on to play for Shannon RFC and finally UL Bohemian RFC.With the Red Robins, Pearse would win a number [โ€ฆ]
11.09.2025 11:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
All the local fixtures for this coming week Fixtures from 08/09/2025 to 14/09/2025Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge CupBank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup,University College Cork RFC,v,Garryowen FC,TBC (Pending),Mardyke,13/09/2025,14:30Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup,Midleton RFC,v,Shannon RFC,TBC (Pending),Towns Park,13/09/2025,14:30Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup,Nenagh Ormond RFC,v,Cork Constitution FC,TBC (Pending),Nenagh,13/09/2025,14:30Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup,Highfield RFC,v,Young Munster RFC,TBC (Pending),Woodleigh Park,13/09/2025,14:30Cyril Fitzgerald [โ€ฆ]
09.09.2025 10:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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