2023 In Review: Rugby Union (Ireland)

This end of year review comes from an Ireland rugby union perspective. Hawkeye Sidekick reflects on…

Fourteen man Munster Rugby dig out a 27-23 win over Northampton Saints

The proverbial game of two halves and a game defining red card here as fourteen man…

Ben Healy departs Munster Rugby for Edinburgh Rugby next season

Ben Healy departs Munster Rugby for Edinburgh Rugby next season. Hawkeye Sidekick reflects on the announcement…

Munster Rugby look to Carbery and Crowley axis to unlock Northampton Saints

A make or break fixture for both Northampton Saints and Munster Rugby on Sunday in the…

John Ryan returns for Munster Rugby for Ulster Rugby clash

Munster Rugby have named their matchday squad for the latest Irish interprovincial fixture against Ulster Rugby.…

Munster Rugby secure additional second row loan cover as Ulster Rugby fixture looms large

Liam O’Briain and I have spoken at length on the Hawkeye Sidekick Rugby Union podcast with…

Hawkeye Sidekick Podcast – Episode 60: Leinster and Connacht win, Munster Rugby look to rebound against Ulster Rugby

In this week’s Hawkeye Sidekick rugby union podcast, I was joined again by Liam O’Briain and…

Contract extensions and loan signings announced by Munster Rugby as John Ryan returns

Twenty-six Munster Rugby players were unavailable for last weekend’s 27-13 loss against Leinster Rugby at the…

Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby reveal team selections for Aviva fixture clash

URC round six looms large this weekend. Leinster Rugby host Munster Rugby in the Aviva Stadium…

No regrets

It has been a while since my last blog. My focus has turned to my fledging…