Milne to make debut among seven changes for Munster

Milne to make debut among seven changes for Munster

New signing Michael Milne will make his Munster debut in Friday's crucial United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff in Wales, as Ian Costello makes sweeping changes to his side following last week's defeat to the Bulls.

BKT URC Round 16 Preview: Cardiff host Munster in must-win game

Cardiff’s James Botham runs out ahead of the match against the Ospreys in Swansea. Photo ©INPHO/Andrew Dowling Simon Thomas Cardiff Rugby v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday James Botham says Cardiff will have to produce their best performance of the season to come out on top in their huge clash with play-off rivals Munster. The Arms Park is set to be packed for the all-important meeting between sixth and seventh in the BKT URC table with just a poi…

Wholesale changes for Munster

MICHAEL Milne will make his debut for Munster in Friday’s crucial URC tilt with Cardiff at the Arms Park, 7.35pm. The 26-year-old recently joined from Leinster. Munster coach Ian Costello has made plenty of changes from the side which lost to the Bulls at the weekend. Mike Haley, Calvin Nash, Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes all return from injury/illness. John Ryan and Fineen Wycherley also come into the team. In the back three, Haley starts at fu…

Munster flyer can help fans forget about Leinster galacticos

It’s been another week of angst down south as the Munster malaise infuses their stagger towards the finish line of a hugely frustrating season. The moaning from a disgruntled support base has become a familiar and depressing soundtrack and it carries a bitter edge as Munster’s struggles travel in tandem with Leinster’s continued elevation to superclub status To be fair, Munster have not enjoyed much in the way of good fortune. There was the sudd…

Milne debuts as injury-hit Munster make seven changes for Cardiff

Mike Haley returns from injury to feature for the first time since January.

Cardiff v Munster teams: Ireland stars among seven changes for visitors in potential play-off decider

The battle to finish in the top eight spots of the United Rugby Championship table continues on Friday night as Cardiff face Munster at the Arms Park.