Category: Sport

  • Toulon 24-16 Munster

    Munster are out of the Heineken Cup. Read all about it. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2014/0427/612102-penney-poor-penalty-calls-at-scrum-were-pivotal/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2014/0427/612042-toulon-v-munster/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2014/0427/612073-keatley-we-gave-toulon-cheap-penalites/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2014/0427/612054-live-toulon-v-munster/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2014/0425/611764-preview-can-munster-topple-toulon/ I always love to hear feedback. Please comment on this site, tweet me at @TPeavoy or email tadhg@peavoy.com. TP

  • Is a two-week ban for Payne correct?

    Jared Payne has been banned for two weeks for his charge on Alex Goode. Is it too little? Or too much? Keen to hear thoughts on this: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2014/0409/607791-payne-suspended-for-two-weeks-by-the-erc/ TP

  • H Cup quarter-finals

    Munster, Ulster and Leinster all face into Heineken Cup last eight ties this weekend. Here are some thoughts on where their games might be won and what might transpire: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2014/0404/606839-heineken-cup-preview/#idc-container TP

  • Scarlets v Connacht

    Connacht are going for five wins on the trot this Sunday. A strong looking Scarlets XV stands in their way: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0330/605488-pro12-preview-connacht-face-stern-test-in-wales/ TP

  • Pro12 previews: round 18

    Leinster and Munster clash at the Aviva tonight, and Ulster travel to Wales to face Cardiff Blues: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0328/605326-leinster-munster-preview/ TP

  • European Cup row looks to be resolved

    Good news this week as the European Cup looks as though it will be saved: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2014/0326/604707-new-european-rugby-tournament-almost-agreed/ Tp

  • Pro12 previews: round 17

    Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht are all back in Pro12 action this weekend. I reckon all four could win. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0320/603540-pro12-previews/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0321/603778-pro12-previews/ TP  

  • Analysis: Where to now for Ireland?

    Today I look at what Ireland can do to ensure there is more sileverware in the next five years: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0319/603175-analysis-where-to-now-for-ireland/ Stat of the day: the last time Ireland won back-t0-back championship titles was 1983. TP

  • Six Nations team of the tournament

    Ireland and England dominate the team of the championship with seven and five players respectively; the consistency of the championship’s top two teams meaning they make up the bulk of the squad. Two Welshman make the team, and one Frenchman completes the XV. The Italians and the Scots miss out altogether, although David Denton wasn’t…

  • Schmidt: Forward pass in France match was obvious

    Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt believes that the forward pass which led to France’s disallowed try at the end of Ireland’s 22-20 victory at Stade de France was “clear and obvious”. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0318/603015-schmidt-forward-pass-in-france-match-was-obvious/ TP