Burns starts for Munster as Hansen returns for Connacht
Billy Burns starts for Munster as Mack Hansen returns for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship game at Thomand Park.
Return of Jean Kleyn adds to Munster power and helps tip the scales in Connacht derby duel
There are plenty of new faces in both teams as Munster and Connacht go head-to-head at Thomond Park, but for the supporters it is the returning heroes who will provide most cheer.
Jean Kleyn and Mack Hansen make timely returns as Munster and Connacht face off in URC opener
There are timely returns for both Connacht and Munster as both Mack Hansen and Jean Kleyn are fit to start for their respective teams in tomorrow’s URC opening weekend provincial derby in Limerick. Hansen makes his first start for Connacht since New Year’s Day when he dislocated his shoulder against this weekend’s opponents and Kleyn is also
Jean Kleyn back in full training ahead of Munster’s URC opener
Munster ’s Jean Kleyn is back in full training after missing the majority of last season with an eye injury. The lock won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa in 2023 and is a previous winner of Munster’s Player of the Year so his return will be a boost for the province ahead of Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park.
Munster team announced for URC opener against Connacht
Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns all start on their Munster debuts.
Hansen makes long awaited return for Connacht as Billy Burns starts on Munster debut
MACK HANSEN WILL make his first start for Connacht since suffering a serious shoulder injury on New Year’s Day, as the province face Munster in their URC opener. Hansen will start on the wing with Santiago Cordero taking up the full-back position after featuring for Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
Limerick Post19h
New signings to start for Munster
NEW signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns will make their debuts for Munster in Saturday’s URC opener with ...
Radio Kerry23h
Munster team named for season opener
The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park (5.30pm).Hooker Diarmuid Barron ...
SA Rugby Magazine23h
Bok champ, Saffa flyer start for Munster
Jean Kleyn will make his long-awaited return from injury, with Thaakir Abrahams set to make his Vodacom URC debut for Munster ...
Limerick Post3d
Welcome news on the injury front for Munster
AHEAD of the season opener against Connacht in the URC at Thomond Park on Saturday, there is welcome news on the injury front ...
Radio Kerry4d
Kleyn set for Munster return; Leinster await Snyman fitness update
Jean Kleyn is set for his first Munster appearances since November.The province say the World Cup-winning lock has returned ...
Rugbypass4d
Springboks fans given injury update they've waited a long time to hear
World Cup-winning Springbok Jean Kleyn is poised to make his return to action for the first time since November ...
Limerick Leader5d
Munster Rugby issue squad injury update ahead of URC opener against Connacht
MUNSTER Rugby have issued a squad update ahead of their opening URC game of the season against Connacht in Thomond Park this ...