Rob Penney
# rob-penney - Sunday 12 May, 2013
‘Munster are like Freddie Krueger — they keep coming back at you’
Former Leinster and Ireland prop Paul Wallace was impressed with the province in this season’s Heineken Cup.
# rob-penney - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Rob Penney backs next generation of Munster stars to confirm revival
The New Zealander admits he was surprised that at least three more Munster men were not included in the Lions squad.
# rob-penney - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
‘Every team has a vulnerability’ – Penney aims to exploit Clermont weaknesses
The Munster head coach has urged his side to capitalise on any opportunities this weekend.
# rob-penney - 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.
# rob-penney - Friday 19 April, 2013
Pro12 report: Munster fall to Dragons in Wales
A stirring fightback gave Rob Penney’s men hope of victory but the Welshmen struck back.
# rob-penney - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Rob Penney finally getting the respect his Munster achievements deserve – Greg Feek
The Leinster scrum coach believes his fellow Kiwi is benefitting from embracing his side’s battling qualities.
# rob-penney - 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.
# rob-penney - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Munster have a mountain to climb against ‘Quins – O’Connell
The Munster lock was considering a higher power as he looked ahead to meeting Conor O’Shea’s side.
# rob-penney - Sunday 24 March, 2013
‘It was magic for the big fella’ – Penney heaps praise on returning O’Connell
The Munster coach described his star man as “a scholar of rugby”.
# rob-penney - Saturday 23 March, 2013
As it happened: Munster v Connacht, RaboDirect Pro12
Munster took on Connacht, in a game that was notable for the performance of Paul O’Connell.
# rob-penney - Sunday 24 February, 2013
Pro12 report: Treviso have Munster on toast
Rob Penney’s men conceded five tries in an away day rout to the Italians.
# rob-penney - Monday 11 February, 2013
Pro12: Penney delighted after Munster win pops Cork hoodoo
Ian Keatley kicked 20 points in the comprehensive win over Edinburgh.
# rob-penney - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Pro12: Keatley’s 20 points fires Munster past Edinburgh
The result was never in doubt for Rob Penney’s men.
# rob-penney - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Dave has that ‘killer’ instinct as Penney tips off Lions
The Munster coach feels Warren Gatland would be well served by bringing Kilcoyne to Australia.
# rob-penney - Monday 21 January, 2013
No Strings: Stringer leaves for Bath on short-term loan
Meanwhile, Harlequins have confirmed that their Heineken Cup quarter-final will be played at Twickenham Stoop.
# rob-penney - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Rob Penney: ‘Compelling’ Munster still a work in progress
The coach also urged Warren Gatland to consider selecting David Kilcoyne for the British and Irish Lions this summer.
As it happened: Munster v Racing Metro, Heineken Cup
Munster took on Racing Metro in our minute-by-minute liveblog, as they attempted to secure a place in the next round.
3 battles Munster need to win to reach the Heineken Cup 1/4 finals
Ian Keatley gets another chance to show Munster fans he is Rona O’Gara’s true heir apparent.
# rob-penney - Saturday 19 January, 2013
Interview: O’Gara’s loss is Keatley’s gain
The 25-year-old gets a rare chance at outhalf in the Heineken Cup as Munster take on Racing Metro at Thomond Park tomorrow.
# rob-penney - Sunday 13 January, 2013
As it happened: Edinburgh v Munster, Heineken Cup
Rob Penney’s men landed at Murrayfield on their magic carpet and were plotting a four-try win.
3 key battles that will make or break Munster’s Heineken Cup challenge
Rob Penney’s men would be delighted to repeat their four-try performance against Edinburgh in Limerick.
# rob-penney - Friday 11 January, 2013
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to the weekend’s action
Ulster can land a firm foot in the 1/4 finals while tries, and plenty of them, are needed elsewhere.
O’Gara gets the nod for 4-try mission to Murrayfield
Munster coach Rob Penney has named a strong team for the Sunday clash with Edinburgh.
Explainer: What the Irish provinces need to do to reach Heineken Cup 1/4 finals
We run through the likely scenarios for the four sides and reveal who has the best qualifying chance.
# rob-penney - Thursday 10 January, 2013
O’Connell: Back injury is like ‘a piece of toothpaste coming out of an onion’
The Ireland lock believes missing out on the Six Nations will make it ‘very difficult’ to be picked for this year’s Lions tour.
# rob-penney - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
# rob-penney - Saturday 5 January, 2013
‘It is critical that Paul O’Connell can lead a normal life’ – Rob Penney
The Munster coach wants a win against Cardiff today and hopes to have the inspirational lock back in April.
# rob-penney - Friday 4 January, 2013
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
First plays second as Ulster entertain Scarlets while three defining weeks for Leinster and Munster kick off with winnable fixtures.
# rob-penney - Thursday 3 January, 2013
New deals: 9 Munster players earn contract extensions
The group, which includes Simon Zebo and JJ Hanrahan, have committed their immediate futures to the province.
# rob-penney - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Christmas crackers: Munster v Leinster
Red versus Blue. Facts, jokes and YouTube clips await the winner.
# rob-penney - Saturday 22 December, 2012
‘It’s a great Christmas present for us’ – Penney reflects on Connacht’s near miss
Munster climbed to third in the Pro12 table after their win in Galway.
As it happened: Connacht v Munster, RaboDirect Pro12
Connacht have taken some impressive scalps in Galway this year and Munster were without some big names.
# rob-penney - Friday 21 December, 2012
Pro12: Coughlan leads Munster and Stringer at 9 for Connacht clash
The veteran scrum-half will partner Ian Keatley while Felix Jones misses out through injury.
# rob-penney - 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.
As it happened: Saracens v Munster, Heineken Cup
Munster needed a win at Vicarage Road to keep control of their Heineken Cup destiny. Catch up with this afternoon’s action in our minute-by-minute report.
# rob-penney - Friday 14 December, 2012
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby
Our four provinces are facing into make-or-break weekend, here’s all you need to know.
Laulala takes centre stage for Munster
Keith Earls’ injury sees Casey Laulala come in to the midfield for Sunday’s trip to Vicarage Road.
# rob-penney - Monday 10 December, 2012
Ding dong the ref is gone: Gauzère replaced for Munster v Saracens
The French referee managed to alienate everyone within a 370-mile radius of Thomond Park on Saturday.
# rob-penney - Sunday 9 December, 2012
James Coughlan is good enough to play for Ireland – Rob Penney
Somebody get down to Bear and tell Jamie Heaslip.
# rob-penney - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Heart and soul sees Munster home and leaves Saracens ‘spewing’
Rob Penney brought out some old-school superlatives to praise his victorious side.



























































