Conor Donoghue

IRELAND AS A NATIONS has consistently produced top-quality footballers like Roy Keane, Robbie Keane, Liam Brady, and Paul Mcgrath to name a few. It’s fair to say that we have punched above our weight in terms of football icons for such a small island. However, these players only come around once in a decade or two, and the national team is often left without qualification for a European or world tournament. The landscape has changed due to England's departure from the EU.

THE DRAW for the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup was made today. All four Irish provinces have learned who they will play in both competitions next year. Munster have been drawn in a tough group with 5-times winners Toulouse and Sale Sharks in Pool B. Munster lost to the last year's beaten semi-finalists Toulouse in 24-24 quarterfinal game, where the game was decided on penalties.