The Irish Times

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00

French clubs still expect to complete European games as Top 14 shelved

Six French clubs still involved at quarter-final stages of the two competitions

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 19:24

Munster enter three-week off-season with goal of August restart

Province confirms departures and arrivals after completing remote training programme

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 17:37

Niall Scannell captains Munster side for Zebre challenge

Tommy O’Donnell and Darren Sweetnam are both among the replacements

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 13:56

Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion

Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 07:00

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

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

Munster make 11 changes to their team for Benetton clash

Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 12:58

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

Jack O’Donoghue returns to Munster XV for Zebre visit

There are seven changes to the Munster side that faced Scarlets three weeks ago

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 13:05

Conor Murray is back in the Munster squad for Italian job

Munster and Ireland scrumhalf set to make his return for Sunday’s trip to take on Zebre

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:26

Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys

Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 17:44

Provincial fringe players lacking competitive rugby outlet

Celtic Cup has made some difference but meaningful fixtures are still limited for many

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 06:15

Lansdowne bridge 87-year Bateman Cup gap

Cup specialists Cork Con as Lansdowne close in on double

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 15:24

Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00

Ulster’s stunning second-half show breathes life into season

Munster were 17-0 up at the break but the sending off of Sam Arnold proves key

Mon Jan 01 2018 - 20:17

Kevin O’Byrne to make European debut for Munster

Johann van Graan has made two changes for the clash with Leicester at Welford Road

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 12:46

Injury-plagued Munster up against it as they host Leicester

New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 07:00

Munster bring back international heavyweights for Leicester game

South African flanker Chris Cloete to make European debut

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 15:01

Chris Cloete set for debut as Munster look for rhythm

Darren O’Shea and Sam Arnold in senior squad for first time as Jean Kleyn returns

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 06:30

Munster’s Fineen Wycherley handed three-match ban

Secondrow was sent off for an alleged strike on Tim Swinson in heavy defeat to Glasgow

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 18:21

Rassie Erasmus: Don’t prejudge South African clubs’ worth in Pro14

Munster head coach believes Cheetahs and Southern Kings will recover from poor start

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 08:04

Darren Sweetnam grabs two tries as Munster book home semi-final

Bonus-point win in Italy sets up a Thomond Park Pro12 semi-final on May 20th

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 21:29

Munster’s B&I Cup winning contingent given their chance

Billy Holland is only player to retain his place in the pack and captains the side in Italy

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 11:53

Absence of Kleyn and Ryan sees Munster reshuffle secondrow

Pro12 preview: Ospreys v Munster, Liberty stadium (Saturday 5.15, live on Sky Sports)

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 13:59

Munster destroy Dragons to keep ahead of the pack

Full house in Cork witnesses cracking display from Rassie Erasmus’s side

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 21:46

Munster trounce Treviso and give Erasmus a happy headache

Team on top form means selection for Europe may involve tough decisions

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 01:00

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

No Peter O’Mahony in Munster squad for Treviso

Flanker not included after being put on Ireland stand-by by Joe Schmidt

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 12:46

‘I thought I was in New Zealand’, says Maori head coach

Colin Cooper paid tribute to Munster and the rugby culture so apparent at Thomond Park

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 12:25

Munster go back to the future to claim famous win over Maori All Blacks

Packed Thomond Park witnesses another stirring occasion as old school wins through

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 22:11

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster v Munster derby needs to get back to its roots

Leinster versus Munster has become sanitised. Too much about rugby.

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 05:50

Munster to sign Stormers secondrow Jean Kleyn, reports

Giant 22-year-old South African lock would become province’s fourth summer signing

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 18:23

Ronan O’Gara homecoming - Munster grouped with Racing

Champions Cup draw puts focus on provinces’ failure to attract top overseas players

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 01:04