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Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes helps Munster rout Ospreys

22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the sword

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 17:35

Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date

Tadhg Beirne returns from injury to partner Fineen Wycherley in the secondrow

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 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 can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:04

O’Donoghue returns for Munster against Ospreys

Nash gets rare opportunity on the wing, while Hanrahan is handed the No 10 jersey

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Munster braced for a backlash from French champions

Murray expecting to face a far more ‘passionate’ Castres side this time around

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 01:02

Cipriani red card tilts matters firmly in Munster’s direction

Carbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victory

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Munster on the cusp of a complete performance

If Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to Gloucester

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00

Extent of Conor Murray's injury remains top secret

No comment from Munster coach van Graan as most valuable player is sidelined for win

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:00

Munster must maintain high tempo to unsettle Racing

French team possess some outstanding players in Teddy Thomas and Leone Nakarwara

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00

Munster’s dominant pack the foundation for win over Ospreys

Munster make it three straight victories at start of inaugural Guinness PRO14 season

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 06:45

Munster get down and dirty to maintain winning start

Forwards secure victory against the Ospreys as Munster make it three from three

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 17:46

Rassie Erasmus thrilled with Alex Wootton’s progression for Munster

Winger’s scores four tries against a Cheetahs suide that are still to find their Pro14 feet

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 07:00

Cheetahs struggling to get up to Pro14 speed

Munster inflict another heavy defeat on South African newcomers at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 19:31

Munster opt for youthful line-up for Treviso opener

James Hart and prop Ciaran Park set to make their competitive debuts for province

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 08:00

Bittersweet moment for Munster as summit comes into sight

Departing Francis Saili enlivens team in Pro12 semi-final win over Ospreys

Mon May 22 2017 - 06:00

Home comforts to help Munster clip Ospreys’ wings

Returning Lions boost Welsh club’s chances but home side should triumph in semi-final

Sat May 20 2017 - 07:00

Munster’s lack of creativity proves costly against Saracens

Murray’s absence keenly felt as champions run out deserved winners in brutal semi-final

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 22:00

Munster get over the line against Glasgow

Rassie Erasmus’s side forced to live on their nerves in frantic finish at Musgrave Park

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 22:37

Six Nations team-by-team guide: Ireland

Getting to the final game against England unbeaten could be a difficult assignment

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 04:43

Munster continue fine run of form with home win

Munster go top of the Pro12 table after their bonus point win over Treviso

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 16:43

Angling Notes: Perseverance proves key at Lough Melvin Open

Winners Fechin McMorrow jnr and James Cox caught five fish

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 00:00

Munster have enough experience to have the edge over Edinburgh

Scottish side looking to break a run of five successive defeats to tonight’s hosts in all competitions

Sat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00