The Irish Times

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby

Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow

Sat May 21 2022 - 21:50

Munster will relish challenge of clawing back Exeter advantage at Thomond Park

All metrics point to a tight second-leg encounter against the English side

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00

Chris Farrell’s Ireland ambitions tied to Munster fate ahead of Exeter visit

Tyrone man had a circuitous route to a green jersey after finding a home in red of Munster

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 01:00

Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reach

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Johann van Graan’s long goodbye is to Munster’s detriment

Province’s recent URC performances have been woeful - coaching change is needed

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 07:54

Smarting Munster looking to extend Thomond Park run as Ulster come calling

Johann van Graan’s side will need a vastly improved performance after Connacht defeat

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

Joey Carbery among six Munster players to pen new deals

Chris Farrell, Jean Kleyn, Liam Coombes, Jack O’Sullivan and Alex Kendellen also sign

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 17:44

Bundee Aki’s try sees Connacht edge tempestuous clash with Munster

Both sides have players sent to the bin as Andy Friend’s hosts show resilience to win

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 21:03

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Youthful Munster come out swinging and put 14-man Wasps to the sword

Province’s young and old combine in style to secure a famous opening bonus point win

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 17:50

Chris Farrell returns to full training in boost to Munster after tough week

Academy fullback Jonathan Wren also returns to training after a leg injury

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 17:28

Munster face test of mettle and resources ahead of European opener against Wasps

Province likely to seek reinforcements from within despite having option to recruit in players

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 06:00

Munster’s hopes of fulfilling Wasps fixture boosted by relaxation on player registration

All clubs will can supplement squads with an unlimited number of previously unregistered players

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 17:13

Q&A: What happens to Munster now they have returned to Ireland?

Most of the province’s travelling party returned from South Africa on Wednesday

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 19:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No URC games during international window hit Leinster the hardest

Ulster’s James Hume capitalised on sluggish hosts to outduel both Henshaw and Frawley

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 06:00

Johann van Graan embracing Pretoria return with Munster

Eight of province’s Ireland cohort will miss Saturday’s Bulls clash at Loftus Versfeld

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 13:13

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Munster colleagues back RG Snyman to return from latest injury nightmare

Jean Kleyn: ‘He’s probably one of the most mentally tough guys I have met’

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 14:53

Keith Earls moves to fill Munster’s midfield shortfall

URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Larkham confirms he wants to stay at Munster beyond 2022

Former Wallabies outhalf confirms desire to extend Thomond Park stay beyond summer

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 15:00

Johann van Graan quiet on rumours of new contract

Munster lock RG Snyman nears a return for what will be akin to a new signing

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 15:47

Josh van der Flier enjoying the responsibility that comes with Ireland seniority

28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 06:00

Ireland have every reason to be wary of Japan this time

Coach Joseph retains a strong core of the side that shocked Farrell’s side in the World Cup

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 01:00

Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 17:54

James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:32

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Munster rest their Lions as they hunt down Zebre in Italy

CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56

Rainbow Cup gives Munster a new gold dream to chase after

Squad ‘seriously’ focused on winning trophy despite injuries and defeat to Connacht

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Graham Rowntree allays fears over Conor Murray’s leg injury

Scrumhalf will miss home game against Cardiff with ‘low-grade’ injury

Tue May 25 2021 - 15:37

Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Toulouse deliver one of their great performances to down Munster

Province have nothing to be ashamed of as Top14 giants enjoy themselves in the sun

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00