Month: December 2022

Triple injury blow tempers Munster celebrations

Sean Farrell reports from Thomond Park MUNSTER OPENSIDE TOMMY O’Donnell’s horrible run of luck with injury continued today as the flanker suffered a suspected broken leg. The Tipperary man’s agony was clear before he was stretchered off during Munster’s Heineken Champions Cup win over Gloucester and the 31-year-old was immediately taken to hospital. The back…

By JohnValbyNation December 5, 2022 0

Brilliant All Blacks refuse to lose in South Africa

NEW ZEALAND TWICE came from 17 points behind to grab a last-gasp 32-30 win over South Africa in a Rugby Championship final-round thriller in Pretoria. Ardie Savea scored a pushover try in the 79th minute to level the scores and another replacement, Richie Mo’unga, slotted a simple conversion for a dramatic triumph. After turning over…

By JohnValbyNation December 4, 2022 0

‘The objective is my long-term health’ – Ulster second row retires aged 30 following concussion concerns

PETE BROWNE HAS announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 30, citing concerns over a “propensity for concussion symptoms” following recent head injuries. The Ulster second row confirmed his decision with immediate effect on Tuesday, acknowledging that his long-term health was his number one priority after speaking with medical professionals. Browne joined Ulster…

By JohnValbyNation December 3, 2022 0

Sexton on swapping jerseys with Beauden Barrett and the ultimate test against the All Blacks

‘NOT NORMALLY, NO,‘ laughs Johnny Sexton. Against the All Blacks, ordinary and normal are never applicable terms. Those iconic silver ferns are on the agenda because November is almost here, and while Ireland have a trans-Atlantic trip and Tests against a rejuvenated Argentina and an Irish-influenced USA, the shadow of New Zealand ultimately looms largest.…

By JohnValbyNation December 2, 2022 0