Munster Set for Changing of the Guard After Narrow Loss

Munster set for changing of the guard after narrow loss

Munster were knocked out of the URC play-offs after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout that included some questionable sportsmanship.

South Africa: 'Winkgate' Is Manufactured Social Media Outrage That Will Add More Fuel to the SA-Ireland Rugby Rivalry

The Sharks beat Ireland's Munster in the United Rugby Championship quarterfinals through a penalty shootout -- but the result was almost overshadowed by an on-field wink.

‘Winkgate’ is manufactured outrage that will enliven the SA/Ireland rugby rivalry

The Sharks beat Ireland’s Munster in the URC quarterfinals through a penalty shootout — but it was an on-field wink that had everybody talking.

Springbok star embroiled in controversy

In extremely unusual circumstances on Saturday, the Sharks progressed to the URC semi-final after a goal-kicking ‘shootout’ that featured Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse and Bradley Davids. After both regulation and extra time, the scores remained level between the Sharks and Munster at Kings Park, meaning the game had to be decided by three kickers from each side. In the end, the Sharks nailed all six of their shots at goal from various posit…

Winking villain enrages Munster

Winking Sharks villain Jaden Hendrikse enrages Munster with his gamesmanship during a penalty shootout.

Reaction of Munster 'fans' to Sharks win has been shameful

Three days on, and the stink from Munster’s URC quarter-final loss to Sharks in Durban lingers in the air. You sense the team has moved past it (the holidays are underway now and when you do not have to think about work, you tend not to) but the Munster ‘supporters’ incensed by what happened in the penalty shootout last Saturday are refusing to let it go. Once again, our old friend social media is playing a central role, amplifying the toxicity …