2010–11 Munster Rugby season
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The 2010–11 Munster Rugby season was Munster
's tenth season competing in the Celtic League
alongside which they also competed in the Heineken Cup
for the sixteenth time. They also competed in the European Challenge Cup
for the first time after elimination from the Heineken Cup. It was Tony McGahan
s third season as Director of Rugby.
alongside the Ospreys, London Irish
and RC Toulon
. Munster lost 23–17 away to London Irish, before defeating RC Toulon 45–18 at Thomond Park on 16 October 2010.
Munster defeated Ospreys 22–16, but lost the reverse fixture at Liberty Stadium 19–15.
In round 5 Munster went to RC Toulon, losing 32-16. As a result of this defeat, Munster failed to qualify for the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup for the first time in 13 years.
As one of the top three runners up in the Heineken cup pool stage, Munster entered the quarter-final stage of the Challenge Cup where they defeated Brive
42-37 in France before losing at home 12-20 to Harlequins
.
In the Magners league Munster finished top of the table with nineteen wins and three draws after twenty two matches to qualify for the semi-final playoffs where they defeated Ospreys 18-11. They then played in the 2011 Celtic League Grand Final
where they defeated Leinster
by 19 points to 9 to claim their third league title.
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Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Munster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup.The team represents the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish...
's tenth season competing in the Celtic League
Celtic League (rugby union)
The Celtic League is an annual rugby union competition involving professional sides from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales....
alongside which they also competed in the Heineken Cup
Heineken Cup
The Heineken Cup is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup involving leading club, regional and provincial teams from the six International Rugby Board countries in Europe whose national teams compete in the Six Nations Championship: England, France, Ireland,...
for the sixteenth time. They also competed in the European Challenge Cup
European Challenge Cup
The European Challenge Cup, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Amlin Challenge Cup, is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup. The cup was known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003 to 2005. The European...
for the first time after elimination from the Heineken Cup. It was Tony McGahan
Tony McGahan
Tony McGahan is an Australian rugby union coach and the current director of coaching of Munster.-Early career:Born in Queensland, Australia, a teacher by profession, a BE in Physical Education from Queensland University of Technology, he played Rugby Union with Queensland Schoolboys and Eastern...
s third season as Director of Rugby.
Summary
Munster were drawn in Pool 3 of the Heineken Cup2010–11 Heineken Cup
The 2010–11 Heineken Cup was the 16th season of the Heineken Cup, the annual rugby union European club competition for clubs from the top six nations in European rugby...
alongside the Ospreys, London Irish
London Irish
London Irish RFC is an English rugby union club based in Sunbury, Surrey, where the senior squad train, the youth teams and senior academy play home games, and the club maintain their administrative offices. The senior squad play home games at the Madejski Stadium in Reading and compete in the top...
and RC Toulon
RC Toulonnais
RC Toulonnais is a French professional rugby union club based in Toulon in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur...
. Munster lost 23–17 away to London Irish, before defeating RC Toulon 45–18 at Thomond Park on 16 October 2010.
Munster defeated Ospreys 22–16, but lost the reverse fixture at Liberty Stadium 19–15.
In round 5 Munster went to RC Toulon, losing 32-16. As a result of this defeat, Munster failed to qualify for the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup for the first time in 13 years.
As one of the top three runners up in the Heineken cup pool stage, Munster entered the quarter-final stage of the Challenge Cup where they defeated Brive
CA Brive
Club Athlétique Brive Corrèze Limousin is a French rugby union team founded in 1910 and based in Brive-la-Gaillarde in the département of Corrèze of the Limousin région . They wear black and white and play in the Stade Amédée-Domenech .- History :The club was created on 15 March 1910 established on...
42-37 in France before losing at home 12-20 to Harlequins
Harlequin F.C.
The Harlequin Football Club is an English rugby union team who play in the top level of English rugby, the Aviva Premiership. Their ground in London is Twickenham Stoop...
.
In the Magners league Munster finished top of the table with nineteen wins and three draws after twenty two matches to qualify for the semi-final playoffs where they defeated Ospreys 18-11. They then played in the 2011 Celtic League Grand Final
2011 Celtic League Grand Final
The 2011 Celtic League Grand Final was the final match of the 2010–11 Celtic League season. The final was won by Munster who defeated Leinster by 19-9 at Thomond Park to claim their third Celtic League title.- Background and Build Up :...
where they defeated Leinster
Leinster Rugby
Leinster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Leinster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Dublin, representing the Irish province of Leinster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro 12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup...
by 19 points to 9 to claim their third league title.
2010-11 Playing Squad
Coaching and Management team
| Position | Name | Nationality | |
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| Director of Rugby | Tony McGahan Tony McGahan Tony McGahan is an Australian rugby union coach and the current director of coaching of Munster.-Early career:Born in Queensland, Australia, a teacher by profession, a BE in Physical Education from Queensland University of Technology, he played Rugby Union with Queensland Schoolboys and Eastern... |
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| Team Manager | Shaun Payne | ||
| Forwards Coach | Laurie Fisher | ||
| Backs Coach | Jason Holland | ||
| Technical Advisor | Anthony Foley Anthony Foley Anthony "Axel" Foley is a retired Irish rugby union footballer. He was educated at St Munchin's College in Limerick.-Shannon:... |
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| Head of Strength & Conditioning | Paul Darbyshire | ||
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Tom Comyns | ||
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Aidan O'Connell | ||
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Joe Gallanagh | ||
| Medical Co-ordinator & Head of Physiotherapy | Anthony Coole | ||
| Physiotherapist | Neil Tucker | Massage Therapists Dave Revins Paul McMahon Paddy Quinlan |
Players in
- Johne MurphyJohne MurphyJohne Murphy is an Irish rugby union footballer who plays Wing, Full-back or Centre for Munster Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12...
: from Leicester - Corey Hircock: from BedfordBedford BluesBedford Blues is a rugby union club in the town of Bedford, England, currently playing in The RFU Championship. Bedford is one of the largest towns in England without a league football club, and one of the few towns in England where the rugby club is better supported than the football team. The...
- Sam TuitupouSam TuitupouSam Tuitupou is a New Zealand international rugby union player who plays for Sale in the Aviva Premiership. His position is Inside Centre....
from Worcester Warriors - Wian du PreezWian du PreezWian du Preez is a rugby union player for Munster in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup. He plays as a prop, primarily at loosehead.-Cheetahs:du Preez, a native of Free State, played for the Cheetahs from 2007 until 2010...
from Free State CheetahsFree State CheetahsThe Free State Cheetahs , currently named the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, for sponsorship reasons, are a South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament. They are governed by the Free State Rugby Union and are based at the 37,076-capacity Vodacom Park in... - Peter BorlasePeter BorlasePeter Borlase is a rugby union player who currently plays for Irish province Munster.-Provincial:He has played 33 times for Canterbury in the ITM Cup.-Super 14:...
from Crusaders
Players out
- Jean de VilliersJean de VilliersJean de Villiers is a South African rugby union footballer. He started his career at wing, but now primarily plays centre. De Villiers plays for Western Province and internationally for South Africa....
to Western ProvinceWestern Province (rugby team)DHL Western Province is a South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament. The team has won the Currie Cup on 32 occasions and has the most supporters of any Currie Cup team...
and StormersStormersThe Stormers, for sponsorship reasons referred to as DHL Stormers, are a South African rugby union team based in Cape Town competing in the Super Rugby competition . Despite their lack of silverware over the years, their home stadium, Newlands, typically draws the highest average attendance figures... - Jeremy ManningJeremy ManningJeremy Manning is a rugby union footballer and plays fly-half for Newcastle Falcons. He qualified to play for Ireland in the 2008–09 season and has represented Ireland Students....
to Newcastle FalconsNewcastle FalconsThe Newcastle Falcons is an English rugby union team currently playing in the Aviva Premiership. The club was established in 1877 and played under the name of Gosforth Football Club until 1990. The name was then changed to Newcastle Gosforth and the club began to play at Kingston Park stadium in... - Julien BrugnautJulien BrugnautJulien Brugnaut is a rugby union prop who currently plays for the Top 14 side Racing Métro.He was called up to the France squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship.It was in this tournament that he made his France debut against Scotland on 3 February 2008 at Murrayfield.-External links:*...
to Racing Paris - Ciaran O'BoyleCiaran O'BoyleCiarán O'Boyle is a rugby union player for Munster in the Magners League. He plays on the wing. He won 2 caps for Munster and scored 2 tries but was released after the 2009/10 season.-External links:*...
returned to club - Nick WilliamsNick WilliamsNick Williams is a rugby union player who played for Munster in the Magners League and Heineken Cup for 2 seasons. Williams won 19 caps for Munster and scored 4 tries, including a hat-trick against the Newport Gwent Dragons. He previously played for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup and for...
to AironiAironiAironi Rugby are an Italian professional rugby club competing in the RaboDirect Pro12 and the Heineken Cup. They represent the Italian regions of Lombardy and Emilia Romagna.- Home ground :... - Eoghan Grace to Exeter ChiefsExeter ChiefsExeter Rugby Club are a rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon.The Exeter club was formed around 1871 and played its first match in 1873. The first team has been rebranded as the Exeter Chiefs and play in a strip of Black , White ....
2010–11 Celtic League
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Try bonus | Losing bonus | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Munster Munster Rugby Munster Rugby is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Munster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup.The team represents the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish... |
22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 496 | 327 | +169 | 44 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 83 |
| 2 | Leinster Leinster Rugby Leinster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Leinster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Dublin, representing the Irish province of Leinster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro 12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup... |
22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 495 | 336 | +159 | 50 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 70 |
| 3 | Ulster Ulster Rugby Ulster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Ulster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Belfast, representing the Irish province of Ulster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup... |
22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 480 | 418 | +62 | 44 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 67 |
| 4 |  Ospreys |
22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 553 | 418 | +135 | 56 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 63 |
| 5 | Scarlets |
22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 503 | 453 | +50 | 49 | 43 | 5 | 7 | 62 |
| 6 | Cardiff Blues Cardiff Blues Cardiff Blues are one of the four professional Welsh regional rugby union teams. Based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, the team have played at Cardiff City Stadium since the start of the 2009/2010 season and are owned by Cardiff Rugby Football Club.... |
22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 479 | 392 | +87 | 37 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 7 | Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons are one of the four professional Rugby Union regional teams in Wales. They are jointly owned by Newport RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union and play all their home games at Rodney Parade, Newport. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12, the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the Heineken Cup... |
22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 444 | 462 | −18 | 47 | 49 | 3 | 4 | 49 |
| 8 |  Edinburgh |
22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 421 | 460 | −39 | 39 | 44 | 2 | 5 | 43 |
| 9 | Connacht Connacht Rugby Connacht Rugby is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Connacht that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 comprising teams from the Celtic nations plus Italy. Normally, it also competes in the second-tier pan-European club competition, the European Challenge Cup... |
22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 394 | 459 | −65 | 32 | 44 | 3 | 6 | 39 |
| 10 |  Benetton TrevisoBenetton Rugby Treviso Benetton Rugby Treviso are an Italian professional rugby union club currently competing in the RaboDirect Pro12 and the Heineken Cup.They are based in Treviso in Veneto, and owned by the Benetton clothing company.... |
22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 374 | 502 | −128 | 29 | 58 | 0 | 2 | 38 |
| 11 | Glasgow Warriors Glasgow Warriors The Glasgow Warriors, formerly Glasgow Rugby, are one of two professional rugby union teams in Scotland, Edinburgh being the other. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12 and their home ground is Firhill Stadium, also the home of Partick Thistle Football Club.-History:Glasgow Rugby were created to... |
22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 401 | 543 | −142 | 33 | 48 | 1 | 6 | 33 |
| 12 | Aironi Aironi Aironi Rugby are an Italian professional rugby club competing in the RaboDirect Pro12 and the Heineken Cup. They represent the Italian regions of Lombardy and Emilia Romagna.- Home ground :... |
22 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 247 | 517 | −270 | 21 | 52 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
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Semi-final
Grand Final
Pool 3
| Team | P | W | D | L | Tries for | Tries against | Try diff | Points for | Points against | Points diff | TB | LB | Pts |
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 ToulonRC Toulonnais RC Toulonnais is a French professional rugby union club based in Toulon in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur... (6) |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 143 | 134 | +9 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Munster Munster Rugby Munster Rugby is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Munster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup.The team represents the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish... [7] |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 143 | 122 | +21 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| Ospreys |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 117 | 113 | +4 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
 London IrishLondon Irish London Irish RFC is an English rugby union club based in Sunbury, Surrey, where the senior squad train, the youth teams and senior academy play home games, and the club maintain their administrative offices. The senior squad play home games at the Madejski Stadium in Reading and compete in the top... |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | −4 | 107 | 141 | −34 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
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