The Irish Times

Johann van Graan: ‘We’ll take a win against Saracens any day of the week’

Peter O’Mahony admits second-half weather meant it was better off not having possession

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 21:32

New Munster battle some old-school weather to hold off Saracens

Game of two halves sees Mark McCall’s side take bonus point away from Thomond Park

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 20:01

Gerry Thornley: Edinburgh’s upright antics must be nipped in the bud by World Rugby

Padding on post is there to protect players and tampering with it endangers their welfare

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 06:00

Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over Ulster

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 00:30

Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over Ulster

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 19:27

‘If South Africa win with Siya Kolisi as captain, it'll be monumental’

Springboks’ first black captain has been an inspiration to the team and country

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 05:00

Munster bounce back from Cheetahs defeat with bonus-point win in Cork

Arno Botha gets over in the final minute to seal the fifth point for Johann van Graan’s side

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 21:44

Munster lord it over Kings to earn bonus point win

Tries from Mike Haley, Alby Mathewson, Fineen Wycherley and Arno Botha secure five points

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 17:43

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Munster get bonus-point start as they demolish the Dragons at Thomond Park

Johann van Graan’s side run in five tries against Welsh side in Pro 14 opener

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 18:37

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 15:09

Gordon D'Arcy: Innovation and clarity key to Munster's progress

Lacking sheer physicality, Johann Van Graan’s men need to build a new playing style

Wed May 22 2019 - 06:15

The Offload: Munster need a forwards coach? Isn’t Paul O’Connell available?

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was unhappy in victory with certain headline writing

Mon May 20 2019 - 11:00

Leinster exploit Munster’s lack of variety to book final date with Glasgow

Defending champions bounce back from European defeat to make it to Celtic Park

Sat May 18 2019 - 17:53

Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster set for classic encounter

Despite familiarity this rivalry runs deep and both sides will not be found wanting for effort

Sat May 18 2019 - 06:00

Munster make advances but come up short of their objectives

Away clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-final

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 06:00

Solid defence and Earls’s brace secure Munster passage into semi-finals

Johann van Graan’s side come from behind against Edinburgh to claim hard-fought win

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Johann van Graan will stick with winning line-up against Edinburgh

Munster dig deep to see off Zebre, and Jack O’Donoghue’s return gives manager options

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 00:30

Jack O’Donoghue to make first start of season for Munster against Zebre

Johann van Graan makes seven changes to squad on back of defeat to Scarlets

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 01:00