Tag Archives: Leinster

Episode 5 of Down the Blind Side

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Brendan Fanning

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IRFU’s succession strategy unofficially Mullered

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Brendan Fanning

If you’re confused by the announcement earlier today that Ulster have retained the services of Johann Muller then you are not alone. You thought that under the IRFU’s ethnic cleansing programme the NIEs (Non Ireland Eligible) had to move on … Continue reading →

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France next step for Jackman

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Brendan Fanning

Former Leinster hooker Bernard Jackman will try and move his coaching career forward with Grenoble in France’s Pro D2 on a two month contract starting on 1 July. He will work primarily on skills and defence. If in that time he … Continue reading →

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Leinster and Saints set for rematch

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Brendan Fanning

When Stuart Barnes on Sky mentioned that it would take a long time for Saints to get over the trauma of having been derailed so dramatically by Leinster he didn’t realise they were back on track for another collision – … Continue reading →

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Welsh and Scots dragging Irish rugby down

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Brendan Fanning

On the face of it the qualification of three Irish teams for the four knockout spots in the Magners League was very good for business here. On Friday we had Leinster withstanding the physical barrage of an Ulster side for … Continue reading →

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McFadden Needs More Time at 13

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Brendan Fanning

It’s hard to argue with Leinster’s record in the New Year, where winning in Newport yesterday took them to eight from nine. It is huge for the confidence and togetherness of the squad that they can continue coming first when … Continue reading →

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