Gavin Coombes
Gavin Coombes is a professional rugby player known for his powerful playing style and leadership on the field. He plays as a back row forward for Munster in the United Rugby Championship and has been instrumental in driving his team's performance. Coombes scored two tries during a recent match against Scarlets, showcasing his ability to break through defenses and contribute significantly to his team's success.
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Gavin Coombes scored two tries off the bench against the Dragons.
Fresh-faced Munster battle hard but Glasgow prove too powerful – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31
Gavin Coombes saved their blushes when he came off the bench to score two tries and prevent a loss to a Dragons side.
Debutant Seán Edogbo shines in Munster fightback to beat Dragons – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Gavin Coombes celebrated after successfully keeping out Leinster despite receiving a yellow card.
Leinster’s Rónan Kelleher ready for revenge after Munster ‘mugging’ at Croke Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Gavin Coombes provided a clever pass that led to Shane Daly's try.
Bonus-point win for Munster as they get job done against Ospreys – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-21
Gavin Coombes earned a penalty with his strength over the ball.
Munster finally find their mojo late on to secure bonus-point win over Gloucester – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Gavin Coombes’ initial sally was followed by Edwin Edogbo who barged through two tacklers from close range for a try that JJ Hanrahan converted.
Munster beaten by clinical Bath in Champions Cup opener – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-07
Gavin Coombes excelled in the first half but received a yellow card in the second half.
Munster’s unbeaten record ended as Stormers pull off dazzling comeback win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Gavin Coombes is a Munster bulwark.
Time already running out for players to break into World Cup picture – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Gavin Coombes was part of Munster's strong performance.
Munster prove mindset can still decide matches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22
Gavin Coombes showed great tenacity in holding up Josh van der Flier over the line.
Beirne and Crowley impress but Munster defence’s the real star of the show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Gavin Coombes received a yellow card late in the game.
Munster hand out a Croke Park hiding as Leinster’s title defence continues to unravel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Gavin Coombes received a yellow card for playing the Cardiff scrumhalf Johan Mulder.
Munster get first home URC win under Clayton McMillan against Cardiff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Gavin Coombes made significant ground during the match.
Winning start for Clayton McMillan as Munster take opening URC victory against Scarlets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-27
Gavin Coombes quietly reminded us of his impressive work rate.
The All Blacks have become patchy while France and Ireland build – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Gavin Coombes offloaded for the supporting O'Mahony.
Munster can fight on after battling past Benetton – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Gavin Coombes experienced a painful incident during a match.
On the knockout stage, referees need to deliver their best performance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13
Gavin Coombes is back after injury and restored to the starting pack.
Munster will need to dig deep to end Cardiff’s unbeaten home run at Arms Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Gavin Coombes, a consistently brilliant and integral performer for the province this season, missed the Bulls game with an ankle injury.
Munster assistant coach Lawler is confident any problems can be ironed out before Cardiff on Friday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Gavin Coombes succumbed to an ankle injury sustained in the Champions Cup quarter-final defeat.
Munster seek to address lineout and get back to winning ways against Bulls – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Number eight Gavin Coombes is awaiting results of scans on ankle injuries picked up in Bordeaux.
Munster could hand debuts to Michael Milne and Lee Barron against the Bulls – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Gavin Coombes was highlighted for his performance in the backrow.
Munster roll back the years with epic road victory over La Rochelle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
Gavin Coombes was rested from Munster's 23 for their match against Castres.
Record crowd to see Connacht face Munster a sign of what a little outside-the-box thinking can do – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
Gavin Coombes had a try ruled out due to Bundee Aki's foul play.
Alex Nankivell’s straight red for collision with Cian Prendergast was right call – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
Gavin Coombes had a brilliant game.
Munster left to rue lack of composure as they fall to Glasgow defeat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Gavin Coombes mentioned the huge rivalry between Munster and Glasgow.
Gordon Wood set to follow in father Keith’s footsteps by playing for Munster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Gavin Coombes is in good form, which is why Brian Gleeson can't get a start for Munster.
Are France better than Ireland at developing young rugby players? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Gavin Coombes was called up to train with the squad as cover.
Paul O’Connell pays tribute to departing Ireland trio of former team-mates – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27
Munster’s Gavin Coombes has been drafted in to the squad ahead of Saturday’s game.
What time is kick-off and what TV channel is Wales v Ireland on? All you need to know about the Six Nations clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17
Gavin Coombes has been drafted into the squad ahead of Saturday’s game.
Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher racing to be fit in time for Ireland’s trip to Wales – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Gavin Coombes led Munster to a bonus-point win with two tries in the match.
Munster take bonus-point win over Scarlets at Thomond Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-15
