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Ref justice doesn’t hide shortcomings

Dermot Keyes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:57:04 +0000

That Ireland came so close to victory on Sunday last said as much for the strength of the team’s character as it did for Wales’s inability to convert territory and possession into points.

By half-time, somehow, Ireland led 10-5, despite making twice as many tackles as their opponents and crossing into the Welsh 22 on just one occasion, compared to 14 visits at the other end.

BASKETBALL – WATERFORD VIKINGS

The Munster Express — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:55:00 +0000

The Watershed gym in Kilkenny hosted the Mick Sherwood Cup last weekend exhibiting the rising underage talent of the Kilkenny league.

Each team of u10 boys played at least three matches each, exposing them to good quality competition that will stand them in good stead in the future.

Ryan’s men come through first test

The Munster Express — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:04 +0000

Waterford 3-19 »

UCC 1-19

Waterford are through to the semi-finals of the Waterford Crystal Cup after a six-point victory over the students of UCC in Carriganore last Sunday afternoon.

In what was Michael Ryan’s first competitive match in charge, his players produced a hot and cold performance that was enough to see off a UCC team who rested several regulars ahead of thisT hursday’s

Coláiste ‘ar fheabhas’ i gcluiche stairúil

The Munster Express — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:49:25 +0000

Coláiste na nDéise corner back Sean O’ Donovan and goalkeeper Eoin Kearns celebrate victory over De La Salle

Coláiste na nDéise 2-13

De La Salle 1-8

“It was a massive performance again today” – the words of Coláiste na nDéise manager Pat Collins in the aftermath of his side’s reaching a first Dr Harty Cup Final since 2004. That’s putting it mildly, Pat!

For the second successive game that not only finished the game with 14 players, they effectively started the game with 14 players.

Casey claims third Thyestes Chase

The Munster Express — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:40:32 +0000

Waterford jockey David Casey won the €80,000 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase aboard the Willie Mullins trained On His Own at Gowran Park on Thursday last.

All Ireland Schools Under 19B Final

The Munster Express — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:35:12 +0000

(Our Lady’s won 53-52 in overtime)

Our Lady’s Castleblaney claimed a thrilling under 19B Girls title on Wednesday last at the National Basketball Arena courtesy of a 53-52 overtime win over St Angela’s Ursuline Convent Waterford.

Manager Owens confident despite notable absences

The Munster Express — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:34:07 +0000

Waterford football manager John Owens has expressed his frustration at the lengthy list of injuries he must contend with ahead of this Sunday’s League opener with Clare, including talisman Tommy Prendergast.

The Kilrossanty clubman is recovering from a shoulder injury which is likely to keep him out for up to five months – and that’s if surgery is successful.

Fascinating battle for Division Four looms

Eddie Kirwan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:32:52 +0000

: Little has separated Waterford and Limerick during their recent meetings in both League and Championship

It seems that whenever Waterford’s footballers have sought to make progress in recent years, Limerick have provided the obstacle standing in the Deise’s way.

WIT-Wildcats suffer heavy defeat

The Munster Express — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:50:19 +0000

WIT-Wildcats were well beaten by DCU when the teams met in the Superleague last weekend.

The Dublin side were in great form as they easily overcame Wildcats. DCU took full advantage of a slow Wildcats’ start to take a 43-11 lead into the break.

WIT-Wildcats, who had run UL so close in their last game, did not produce anything like the basketball they are capable of and suffered their biggest defeat of the season.

Imperious Munster on track for further glory

The Munster Express — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:49:03 +0000

How true last week’s posting from Thomond Park now rings and how good it feels to be proven right about a hunch I’ve had for this Munster side all season long.

There have been many wonderful days on the road in Europe for a team which delightfully continues to defy perceived logic.

But last Saturday’s win in Milton Keynes, just as Perpignan away proved to be two years ago, when every rugby ‘expert’ foresaw defeat for Munster that night too, was particularly sweet.