Munster Rugby v Cardiff Blues Match Programme

MUNSTER RUGBY GAMING
TEAM ANNOUNCED
Munster Rugby Gaming are back in action in the coming weeks for the Summer Split of the UK
Esports League (UKEL)’s League of Legends Championship.
The UKEL is the UK and Ireland’s first proving
ground for teams playing League of Legends,
the most watched esport in the world. Following
an exciting first year in esports in 2020, Munster
Rugby Gaming was delighted to gain a spot in
the UKEL for 2021 with some of Ireland’s leading
League of Legends players.
You can see just what League of Legends is all
about with this short video.
After a nail-biting Spring Split which saw the
team dig out some hard-fought wins late on to
hold their position, Munster Rugby Gaming is
delighted to announce its Summer Split team
and backroom staff.
Two of Ireland’s leading players, Kevin
‘Kevaman’ Lalor and Connor ‘Goose’ O’Brien
remain onboard, having brought fantastic skills
and spirit to the team in the Spring Split.
They will be joined by Tim ‘Beartree’ Guthrie,
Mateus ‘JOJO’ Almeida and Oscar ‘Longstafff’
Brandon, bringing substantial experience to
the team this Split. Coach is Daniel ‘Hush’
Michels and Analyst is local Limerick man Alex
‘Daemon’ Prior.
Commenting on the team announcement, Enda
Lynch, Head of Enterprise for Munster Rugby,
said: “We’re thrilled to be back in action for the
summer ahead. The team brings a great mix
of experience and a loyal fanbase, especially
for our two Irish players Goose and Kevaman.
Pre-season has been going very well and we’re
looking forward to getting started.”
The split begins on 3 June, continuing to 17 July
with play-offs in late July. You can catch up on
every game on Thursdays and Saturdays HERE.
Beartree
JOJO
Goose
Kavaman
Longstafff
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