Doug Howlett
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
The ‘Munster Haka’ and 6 other classic Doug Howlett moments
As the Munster star retires, we look at his best bits.
# doug-howlett - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Injuries thwart Munster: Howlett and O’Callaghan out, O’Mahony doubtful
Decisions of selecting the Ireland flanker and centre James Downey will be made later in the week.
# doug-howlett - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Heineken Cup: Zebo and Howlett may be ‘game day’ decisions for Munster
Donnacha Ryan and Conor Murray are expected to return but there are concern over the wing positions.
# doug-howlett - Thursday 3 January, 2013
O’Gara set to break record, as Munster ring the changes for Cardiff clash
The out-half has been named in the province’s side for their game at the weekend.
# doug-howlett - Friday 28 December, 2012
Key trio return for Munster’s showdown with in-form Ulster
Peter O’Mahony, Simon Zebo and Conor Murray return to the starting XV for the Thomond Park clash.
# doug-howlett - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Howlett defiant after Sarries defeat
Owen Farrell kicked 14 points as Saracens beat Munster 19-13 at Vicarage Road this afternoon.
# doug-howlett - Saturday 8 December, 2012
As it happened: Munster v Saracens, Heineken Cup
Rob Penney’s men welcomed a Sarries team to Thomond Park that were previously unbeaten in Pool 1.
# doug-howlett - Friday 2 November, 2012
As it happened: Cardiff Blues v Munster, RaboDirect Pro12
Rob Penney’s men went seeking a third winning bonus point on the trot, but the Blues were not very accommodating hosts.
# doug-howlett - Saturday 13 October, 2012
As it happened: Racing Metro v Munster, Heineken Cup
Munster lined up at the Stade de France hoping to emulate their 100% winning pool stage record from last season.
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
Rob Penney: It’s humbling and nerve-tinglingly exciting to lead Munster into the Heineken Cup
In the week when ‘chillax’ arrived in Irish politics, the Kiwi coach is so eager for action that he made up a new word.
# doug-howlett - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Blazing squad: Doug Howlett happy to lead Munster into Stade de France hot-house
The newly-appointed captain believes Paris is the perfect place for a winning start to their Heineken Cup campaign.
# doug-howlett - Saturday 6 October, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Munster, RaboDirect PRO12
Both sides were looking to get back to winning ways and there was a plethora of tries in the first 10 minutes.
Howlett expecting ‘torrid affair’ as Munster face up to Euro champs Leinster
The new Munster captain wants to test his side against the best while Joe Schmidt would love a repeat of last November’s gritty win.
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
VIDEO: Provincial captains gearing up for Heineken Cup campaigns
Munster’s Doug Howlett declared that Leinster would be ‘watched closely be all the teams’.
Eric Elwood: If I won Euromillions I’d sign Richie McCaw myself
The Connacht coach would love to draft in the All Black captain but admits he may have to find a blank cheque.
# doug-howlett - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Heineken Cup: Provincial captains talk up their side’s trophy chances
This year’s competition was officially launched at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Tuesday.
# doug-howlett - Friday 14 September, 2012
As it happened: Ulster v Munster, RaboDirect PRO12
The two Irish provinces put their unbeaten records on the line at Ravenhill.
# doug-howlett - Friday 7 September, 2012
Rabo Direct Pro 12: Munster and Connacht secure wins
Tiernan O’Halloran, George Naoupu and Mike McCarthy were all on the scoresheet this evening.
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
Tweak: Munster make two changes for visit of Treviso
Rob Penney has largely kept faith with the side who won 23-18 in Edinburgh.
# doug-howlett - Friday 24 August, 2012
Doug Howlett named as the new captain of Munster
The 33-year-old Kiwi replaces Paul O’Connell, and is just the second overseas player to captain the province.
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Penney set to choose Howlett ahead of O’Connell as new Munster captain
It has been reported that the second-row will give up his armband to the former All Black ahead of the new rugby season.
# doug-howlett - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Up and running: Munster register first win of the season against Bristol
A second-half surge saw Rob Penney’s side home at Musgrave Park.
# doug-howlett - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Captain Doug to oversee Munster’s new centre combination
Howlett starts for the second time in two weeks as James Downey and Casey Laulala get their chance to shine against Bristol.
# doug-howlett - Sunday 12 August, 2012
Madigan and Auva’a get Leinster off to a winning start
Connacht were also victorious against Exeter but Munster were soundly beaten in France.
# doug-howlett - Friday 10 August, 2012
Here we go again: Ulster win as provinces name starting XVs for friendly fare
Munster, Leinster, and Connacht have all named squads for their opening games of the season while Mark Anscombe was a winner in France.
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
Looking good: Howlett ‘ahead of schedule’ for Munster return
The southern province expect the legendary wing to be involved in Rob Penney’s pre-season plans, and Paul O’Connell isn’t far behind.
# doug-howlett - Friday 22 June, 2012
Preview: Another glorious chance to make Irish rugby history awaits
It will be by no means a simple task but the All Blacks are shorn of the services of Dan Carter, their first-choice wingers and two-thirds of their back row.
# doug-howlett - Friday 8 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered
We put some some of your questions to the Irish coach and captain ahead of the first Test – here is what they had to say.
# doug-howlett - Friday 24 February, 2012
Doug Howlett agrees to Munster contract extension
The former All Blacks star has signed a new deal, keeping him in Limerick until the end of the 2012/13 season.
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 7 December, 2011
Munster name Zebo in squad for Scarlets trip
Thomond Park wing finished yesterday’s training session at the University of Limerick on crutches after he went over on an ankle.
The Morning Score: Wednesday
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# doug-howlett - Tuesday 6 December, 2011
Doug Howlett ruled out for the season
Munster coach Tony McGahan will have to plan without winger who faces surgery on achilles injury.
# doug-howlett - Monday 5 December, 2011
Doug Howlett to miss Munster’s Heineken Cup games with Scarlets
New Zealand man will undergo a scan early this week to determine the damage he sustained in Wales on Saturday.
# doug-howlett - Wednesday 24 August, 2011
Teams gear up for Celtic League at season launch
The World Cup isn’t the only important competition on the horizon, as the Irish provincial sides prepare for some important months ahead.
# doug-howlett - Thursday 2 June, 2011
Last chance saloon? Gatland hands Henson start against Baa-Baas
Leinster’s Isa Nacewa and Munster’s Doug Howlett named in the Barbarians XV for Saturday’s game in Cardiff.
# doug-howlett - Thursday 24 March, 2011
The YouTube top 10: because we’re inside despite the nice weather
If you like seeing people fall over, make mistakes in their job and various football-in-the-groin scenarios – this is the place for you.
# doug-howlett - Friday 25 February, 2011
Quinlan back in the fray for Munster’s Italian job
Tony McGahan forced into wholesale changes ahead of Mangers League clash with Aironi.
# doug-howlett - Monday 21 February, 2011
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Fine Gael experiences a surge in support; son of Libyan leader warns the country is on the brink of a civil war in which thousands could die; and the separated husband of the Irishwoman who won €17 million on the New York lotto is to sue her for his share.
# doug-howlett - Monday 7 February, 2011
Back to the future: Munster secure youngsters – and Dougie Howlett – to new deals
Good day’s work for Thomond Park chiefs as 11 stars sign on the dotted line.
# doug-howlett - Friday 24 December, 2010
The Morning Score: Christmas Eve
The bad weather continues to bite as sport over the festive period is hit.


























































