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Gavin Coombes

Last year
2024
hopes
'I've been in and around Irish squads and that disappointment is constantly there'
26 Dec 2024
25
zebo
'I've always considered him the most talented rugby player I’ve come across'
15 Jun 2024
2
Super Sub
'There's no point in crying over these things. I've still got a job to do'
14 Jun 2024
1
live and learn
How Glasgow lessons put Munster on road to boasting best defence in URC
The province worked hard on improving their defence after two worrying performances against the Warriors.
Ciarán Kennedy
14 Jun 2024
1
Gav Coombes
'I think there's a lot more in me... I want to add to those two Ireland caps'
5 Apr 2024
4
All time
AnalysisAnalysis
Coombes' Ireland career yet to take off as Munster man released
16 Aug 2023
17
West Cork
'You always knew Gavin was a step ahead' - From Skibbereen to chasing glory in South Africa
27 May 2023
5
In form
Coombes says Munster 'starting to click' at the right time
17 Feb 2023
20
easy
Superb hat-trick for Coombes as rampant Munster score 9 tries against Ospreys
17 Feb 2023
14
AnalysisGame time
Quality of released Ireland players underlines that Farrell has options
15 Feb 2023
27
bounce back
'He is reminding me of CJ' - Coombes earns swift recall to Ireland squad
20 Jan 2023
9
Team news
Healy starts at 10 and Coombes moves to second row as Munster name team for Lions clash
5 Jan 2023
17
response
Toulouse proved too strong, but Munster can make trip to Northampton with confidence
12 Dec 2022
29
rugby weekly extra
'Ireland don't seem to have been impressed with what he has offered'
9 Nov 2022
7
Key Man
Big boost for Munster as Coombes returns ahead of Connacht clash
4 Oct 2022
1
Shee-r class
The breakthrough boys: six stars who could shine brightly in France
18 Jul 2022
22
promises
'We had to take our medicine tonight but I know we can come back'
29 Jun 2022
10
Injury Update
Coombes returns for Munster but Zebo and De Allende ruled out of Leinster trip
16 May 2022
12
Blow
Ankle injury makes Coombes a doubt for Munster's Champions Cup tie
3 Apr 2022
16
offloads
'They back us to use our skills, I think that's very apparent'
Updated 13 Jan 2022
8
Boost
Robbie Henshaw returns to training as Ireland prepare for New Zealand
8 Nov 2021
39
Super Gav
'There was a good chunk of West Cork up' - Coombes' pride on Ireland debut
6 Jul 2021
4
Coombes
'He used to be at all the senior sessions creating havoc for the starting team'
1 Jul 2021
2
on fire
Munster star Gavin Coombes primed to take his chance with Ireland
25 Jun 2021
8
winner
Gavin Coombes named Munster player of the year after superb season
17 Jun 2021
9
Experimental
Andy Farrell includes 11 uncapped players in 37-man Ireland squad for July Tests
Updated 14 Jun 2021
85
Depth
Doris and Coombes show the future is very bright for Ireland at 8
12 Jun 2021
25
One-sided
Coombes and Casey shine as eight-try Munster prove too hot for Zebre
Updated 11 Jun 2021
29
New Era
'They are big boots to fill but I can’t see why Gavin can’t step into CJ's role'
31 May 2021
14
big game player
As Stander heads for retirement, Munster have already found their new talisman
3 Apr 2021
42
pro14
Munster can offer Andy Farrell food for thought in Edinburgh
20 Feb 2021
27
breakthrough boys
'Ben Healy is Dan Carter-ish; Craig Casey is The Real McCoy'
19 Dec 2020
16
big calls
Form of exciting young guns makes for lengthy Munster selection meetings
10 Dec 2020
17
bonus territory
Coombes on the mark again as Munster battle to bonus point win in Glasgow
23 Nov 2020
59
pipeline
Munster man Coombes not surprised by growing West Cork influence
6 Nov 2020
1
New blood
Munster's young guns keen to prove they belong as road test awaits
1 Nov 2020
6
southwest is best
Munster not ruling out move for front-row cover but Rowntree impressed by impact of West Cork youngsters
29 Oct 2020
13
pipeline
Munster send West Cork crew to work in first Monday Night Rugby outing
26 Oct 2020
4
Prospect
'Would you not just hand him a start? How deep an end is it in a Pro14 fixture?'
6 Oct 2020
24
pro14
Coombes double helps Munster ease past 14-man Scarlets
29 Feb 2020
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