Graham Rowntree impressed by ticket sales; Ireland’s goal drought; It could be worse, we could be Finland
Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers
Ticket sales for Saturday’s URC meeting between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park have topped a remarkable 75,000, cementing the fixture’s status, says Gerry Thornley, as “the biggest rugby rivalry in the world below Test level”.It will, then, be another bumper pay-day for the GAA , 15 years since the same provinces filled the venue for their European Cup semi-final. That match, writes Seán Moran, “first caused the penny to drop with the GAA - there was money to be made”.
Gordon D’Arcy notes the strong selection Leinster sent out for their game against Benetton last weekend, one that suggestedin the URC. We can expect another star-studded XV for this encounter, one that will feature plenty of “key duels”, Gordon looking forward to one in particular. “Watching Jack Crowley and Ciarán Frawley go head-to-head will add mightily to the occasion.
We, of course, have our own woes, among them the struggle to score goals.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Munster depth chart: Backline additions and homegrown hopesGraham Rowntree wants the likes of Billy Burns and Thaakir Abrahams to make an impact.
Read more »
Graham Rowntree optimistic fresh blood can bring new lease of life to MunsterRugby: Academy talent impressed for Munster in preseason losses
Read more »
Tadhg Beirne takes over as full-time Munster captain from Peter O’MahonyGraham Rowntree selects the 32-year-old Irish lock to lead province for the new season
Read more »
Graham Rowntree dismisses ‘innuendos’ about Munster captaincy after confirming Tadhg Beirne’s appointmentMunster head coach addresses rumours of a falling-out with Peter O’Mahony
Read more »
'I enjoy it and it’s more stressful... I’ve been through some things I hadn’t'Graham Rowntree’s third season as Munster boss begins this evening against Connacht.
Read more »
'We were brilliant or average throughout the game, and got there in the end'Graham Rowntree and Pete Wilkins reflect on a gripping URC derby in Limerick.
Read more »