The Irish Times

Hayes relishing playing with his Con band of brothers

Cork club braced for another All Ireland League final clash with old rivals Clontarf

Thu May 02 2019 - 06:00

Clermont triumphant despite Zebo’s first try for Racing

Stade Francais register second victory while Toulon bottom of the table after second loss

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:20

Encouraging start for Zebo and O’Connell in France

Zebo at fullback as Racing triumph in Toulon while Stade hammer Jackson’s Perpignan

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 05:45

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00

Munster’s Mr Dependable grasping every opportunity

For so long in the shadows, Holland now a regular starter for Van Graan’s side

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 06:00

Referees announced for Champions and Challenge Cup

Romain Poite and JP Doyle will be the men in the middle for European semi-finals

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 12:05

All in the Scrum: Toulon’s Mathieu Bastareaud honest in defeat

Munster old boys Pau-er to Stade Francais win while Aviva pays tribute to Heaslip

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 13:32

Rassie Erasmus wary of Ospreys’ capabilities

Munster coach says Welsh outfit well able to raise their game when everyone fit and firing

Wed May 10 2017 - 06:00

Timing key to Donnacha Ryan not getting Ireland contract

Munster will have little option but to look abroad to replace international secondrow

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 05:58

Dave Foley to join up with Simon Mannix at Pau

The 28-year-old lock will leave Munster after 84 appearances since his debut in 2010

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 15:28

Munster sign Springbok Jean Deysel after double injury setback

Dave Foley and Jean Kleyn are both missing from the second row as Deysel comes in

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 12:09

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 young guns can keep fire burning for Erasmus

Calvin Nash and Peter McCabe come in for their starting debuts against Edinburgh

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 01:01

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Munster do Anthony Foley proud as they trounce Racing 92

Rassie Erasmus’s side claim bonus point with performance of ruthless efficiency in Paris

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 18:06

Munster win arm wrestle with Connacht in the wild west

Rassie Erasmus’s side now turn their attentions to emotional clash with Racing 92

Sat Dec 31 2016 - 19:45

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 will look to maintain the momentum despite O’Mahony’s absence

PRO12 PREVIEW: Saturday – Munster v Benetton Treviso, Thomond Park (2.0)

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 01:00

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

Munster’s Peter O’Mahony returns to full training

Backrow has been out injured since Ireland’s Rugby World Cup win over France last year

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 18:55

Dan Fish slides in late on to leave Munster with the Blues

Injuries to Rory Scannell, Tommy O’Donnell and Dave Foley add to Cork setback

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 21:48

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35

Munster’s Peter O’Mahony eager to make up for lost time

Inspirational captain almost ready to return to action after a year out due to injury

Thu Aug 25 2016 - 12:23

Gerry Thornley: Munster players miss chance to sway Joe Schmidt

Failure to make Pro12 playoffs is drawback for fringe players hoping to face Springboks

Tue May 10 2016 - 08:15

Anthony Foley makes four changes for vital Edinburgh clash

CJ Stander and Conor Murray both start with Champions Cup hopes on the line

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 12:36

Munster boosted by return of Simon Zebo for Dragons game

Tommy O’Donnell and Dave Foley in line to start at Thomond Park

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 16:57

Anthony Foley rings the changes for Treviso trip

Francis Saili returns to the starting line-up as Munster look to move up Pro 12 table

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 14:00

Schmidt to decide on Ireland squad after injury updates

Jared Payne the main fitness concern ahead of Six Nations game against England

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00

Munster make two changes for trip to Italy

Province also announce new deals for John Ryan and Andrew Conway

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 15:22

Liam Toland: Munster must learn that legends don’t come free

Province need to get bums on seats and start investing in the coaching of young talent

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 08:00

Best man to lead Ireland in Six Nations defence? Rory heads list

Ulster hooker clipped to odds-on favourite to be elevated after Paul O’Connell retirement

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00

Too little too late but Munster show huge heart at Thomond

A resilient side fought for every ball and came away with a much-deserved win

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 15:18

Gerry Thornley: Munster down and out after Paris humiliation

European glory is a distant memory after disjointed showing against Stade

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 19:36