http://blog.mymunster.com The Social Network for Munster Rugby supporters Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:57:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a quick note to all those avid readers of the MyMunster blog - There hasn't been much to read lately, and sincere apologies for that. MyMunster is part of a small business and like many small Irish businesses, 2009 was like the "perfect storm". Resources have been extremely scarce ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2010/01/06/the-mymunster-blog-has-been-taking-a-breather/ The Classic Bar & Club Classic, South Main Street, Cork is hosting a fundraiser in aid of The Stuart Mangan Appeal on Friday 26th June. The event will begin with a Sports Table Quiz at 7.30pm in The Classic Bar with special guest Peter Clohessy acting as Quizmaster for ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/06/16/the-claw-to-pose-questions-at-fundraiser-quiz/ [caption id="attachment_2941" align="aligncenter" width="247" caption="2010 Heineken Cup pools announced"][/caption]   The pools for the 2009/10 Heineken Cup have been announced.  Like last year, Munster are in Pool 1 which this time contains 4 silverware winners.   Munster are the winners of the Magners league, Perpignan are the French champions, Northampton Saints won the European ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/06/10/munster-are-in-the-winners-pool/ [caption id="attachment_2933" align="aligncenter" width="346" caption="Ireland 'A' compete in the Churchill Cup"][/caption]   Today Ireland 'A' play their first match in the 7th annual Churchill Cup.   This years competition is being held in Colorado USA with 6 countries competing in 2 pools.  Ireland is in Pool A with Canada and Georgia, while pool ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/06/10/ireland-a-compete-in-the-churchill-cup/   UCC Rugby Football Club celebrates what may be the most successful season in its 137 year history.  UCC Senior Team were crowned All Ireland League Winners (Division Two) and are promoted to Division One for the first time in the Club's history since the AIL was established.  The top four teams in ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/05/28/ucc-rugby-abu/ Paul O'Connell will captain the British & Irish Lions in their opening match of the tour of South Africa when the tourists meet the Royal XV in Phokeng, near Rustenburg, on Saturday. The Irish and Munster lock is joined in the starting line-up by Lions veteran Ronan O'Gara, while Keith Earls ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/05/28/lions-xv/  'I think there's a big buzz,' he said. 'We had a great week last week. Everyone's out on the pitch at the same time, everyone's in the gym at the same time, everyone's in and around the training ground at the same time. 'I think there's a lot of good friendships ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/05/26/oconnell-on-the-lions-progression/   [caption id="attachment_2913" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Lions Fans"][/caption] Around 30,000 Irish and British fans are expected at the three test matches in Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg at a cost of around €40m. Altogether, the Lions can confidently expect to run out for the test matches at Kings Park, Loftus Versfeld and Ellis Park with ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/05/25/large-lions-following-expected/ Bored at work? Here are some games and videos to keep you going! Hurricanes Cory Jane charges down with his face Online rugby games! Sky Sports' Fantasy Lions 2009 Enjoy! http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/05/21/rugby-games-and-videos/ [caption id="attachment_2903" align="aligncenter" width="330" caption="Jerry Flannery"] [/caption]   Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the Lions tour to South Africa due to injury. In the latest injury blow to the Lions, the combative Ireland hooker suffered a chipped bone in his left elbow during training on Wednesday afternoon. A scan revealed the extent of ... http://blog.mymunster.com/2009/05/21/flannery-out-of-lions-tour/