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16 May 2025; Calvin Nash of Munster in action against Alessandro Garbisi of Benetton Treviso during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Benetton at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Nash demanding more with season on the line

Calvin Nash says he hasn't been happy with his own performances this season ahead of Munster's URC quarter-final against Sharks.

Rugby • 29 May

Calvin Nash scored Ireland's first try against Scotland

Nash scoffs at suggestion Ireland have hit top form

Despite an impressive start to the Six Nations, Calvin Nash has brushed away any suggestion that Ireland are near their peak.

Rugby • 14 Feb

Calvin Nash: 'The last two results have been good for us and hopefully we can keep building momentum'

Euro defeats down to losing 'run of ourselves' - Nash

Calvin Nash has called on Munster to deliver more consistency within games as they bid to improve on recent Champions Cup campaigns.

Rugby • 12 Dec 24

Calvin Nash has started Ireland's last seven Tests

Nash welcomes Hansen return and relishes Ireland battle

Calvin Nash admits he found it incredibly hard to sit back and watch Munster's thriller with Connacht, a match in which Ireland rival Mack Hansen made a statement comeback.

Rugby • 27 Sep 24

Nash welcomes Hansen return and relishes Ireland battle

Calvin Nash admits he found it incredibly hard to sit back and watch Munster's thriller with Connacht, a match in which Ireland rival Mack Hansen made a statement comeback.

Rugby • 26 Sep 24

Calvin Nash is set to earn his seventh cap on Saturday

Nash ready for 'massive' Loftus Versfeld challenge

Calvin Nash is hoping to count on his success with Munster in South Africa, ahead of Saturday's first Test with the Springboks in Pretoria.

Rugby • 04 Jul 24

Calvin Nash has been a key man for Munster in recent season

Munster trio of Nash, Archer and Kilcoyne pen new deals

Calvin Nash, Stephen Archer and Dave Kilcoyne have all agreed new deals with Munster.

Rugby • 27 May 24

Calvin Nash departed Ireland's defeat to England with a head injury

Farrell backs head injury process after Nash return

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he has full faith in the processes around head injuries after naming Calvin Nash in his side for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 14 Mar 24

Calvin Nash will win his fifth Ireland cap this weekend

Nash: Ireland's teen prodigy turned late bloomer

In rugby terms, Calvin Nash is a bit of a unicorn; both a prodigious talent and a late bloomer.

Rugby • 09 Mar 24

Calvin Nash's try early in the second half helped Ireland to a famous win

Nash reveals words of wisdom from Farrell and Earls

Calvin Nash says he has Andy Farrell and Keith Earls to thank after he capped off a dream Six Nations debut with a try in Ireland's 38-17 win against France.

Rugby • 05 Feb 24

Peter O'Mahony skippered Ireland to a famous win over France in Marseillle

O'Mahony hails youngsters after dream Six Nations start

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony hailed the contribution of Andy Farrell's crop of youngsters in their opening Guinness Six Nations victory over France on Friday night.

Rugby • 03 Feb 24

Calvin Nash won his first Ireland cap against Italy in August

Door open for Nash to seize 'big opportunity'

Calvin Nash has been backed to make the most of a big opportunity when Ireland take on France in the Six Nations.

Rugby • 01 Feb 24

Joe McCarthy will make his first Six Nations appearance

Ringrose ruled out as McCarthy and Nash start v France

Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France on Friday night, while Joe McCarthy and Calvin Nash will make their first appearances in the championship as part of the starting team.

Rugby • 01 Feb 24

Andy Farrell is due to name his Ireland team today

Decision time for Farrell as Nash and McCarthy impress

Andy Farrell will name his first starting line-up of the year later today, but the Ireland head coach is unlikely to spring many surprises.

Rugby • 31 Jan 24

Calvin Nash, Ciarán Frawley and Tom Stewart all made their Ireland debuts against Italy

Debut was 'worth the wait' for Frawley and Nash

Having waited more than 18 months to make his Ireland debut, Ciarán Frawley's first cap eventually arrived earlier than he had expected.

Rugby World Cup • 07 Aug 23

Nash has scored five tries for Munster this season

Nash embracing the 'freedom' in Munster attack

If you were to make a list of the Munster positives from last week's 38-26 defeat to Glasgow Warriors, two things would be certain. First, it would be a very small list, and second, Calvin Nash's name would be at the top of it.

Rugby • 31 Mar 23

Calvin Nash scored his first Thomond Park try last Saturday

Patient approach starting to pay off for Calvin Nash

Last Saturday was a day to remember for Calvin Nash, although he didn't even realise it at the time, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 30 Nov 22

John Ryan has rejoined Munster on a three-month contract

Munster confirm signings of Ryan and Morris

Munster have confirmed the return of prop John Ryan on a short-term term deal with Irish-qualified centre Oli Morris joining until the end of the season.

Rugby • 24 Oct 22

Munster were beaten 29-24 by the Bulls on Saturday

'That first half wasn't a Munster performance'

Munster's Calvin Nash says they will not be using the heat and altitude of the Highveld as an excuse for their first half performance in Saturday's 29-24 defeat to the Bulls in Pretoria.

Rugby • 15 Mar 22