The Irish Times

Jack O’Donoghue in Munster squad for Ospreys trip

Billy Holland captains the side with six changes to the team from last weekend

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 14:00

Sale Sharks say no compensation paid to Cillian Willis

News round-up: Leinster register Conor O’Brien; changes afoot in Munster

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 19:32

Conor Murray could make Munster return against Zebre

Murray and Chris Farrell could be eligible to play in Sunday's Pro14 match in Italy

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 06:00

Wasteful Leinster brought rudely back down to earth

Champions falter in Toulouse while three serious injuries mar Munster’s victory

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00

Munster seek to redress away day blues in Glasgow

Glasgow proved tough opposition last season on their artificial Scotstoun surface

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 01:10

Jaco Taute champing at the bit to get game time for Munster

South African centre is back after knee injury and ready to play against Glasgow on Friday

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 06:00

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Munster sign South African centre Dries Swanepoel

Province also confirmed Mike Sherry and Jeremy Loughman have extended contracts

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 14:54

Gordon D’Arcy: Attitude and discipline key to Munster

Multitalented Toulon relaxed for one vital moment and Conway made them pay

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 06:00

Munster have real back troubles ahead of Toulon quarter-final

Simon Zebo, Andrew Conway and Rory Scannell all doubts for Thomond Park tie

Tue Mar 27 2018 - 04:00

Simon Zebo still ‘touch and go’ to be fit for Toulon

Toulon will travel to Thomond Park on the back of 49-0 win over Clermont

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 15:14

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 without Ireland frontliners until Toulon clash

Shortage of fit midfielders a burden for coach van Graan prior to Edinburgh clash

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 01:00

Munster’s Sam Arnold hopes for another winning display

Centre believes his time at Ireland’s Six Nations camp could lead to international honours

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 23:00

Johann van Graan and Munster to stand by convicted doper Gerbrandt Grobler

‘As far as we’re concerned he’s done his time and that’s the end of it’

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony a concern for Munster

Munster captain a doubt for final pool game against Castres

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 14:34

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

Johann Van Graan ready for Munster job – all strings attached

Replacing Nienaber and the O’Mahony contract situation early issues for the new coach

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00

Johann van Graan hopeful Peter O’Mahony will stay with Munster

Chris Farrell to be out for six to eight weeks after injury picked up against Argentina

Tue Nov 28 2017 - 14:07

Tyler Bleyendaal and Niall Scannell likely to miss Racing 92 visit

‘We were already missing Jaco Taute and Dan Goggin who played a lot for us last year’

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 15:11

Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash

Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00

Munster welcome back their Lions for Cardiff Blues’ visit

On the bench JJ Hanrahan is in line for his first Munster appearance since 2015

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 13:07

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Sat May 27 2017 - 12:51

Munster and Scarlets name unchanged sides for Pro 12 decider

Conor Murray to make 100th Munster appearance; Donnacha Ryan signs off on 167 caps

Sat May 27 2017 - 10:36

Francis Saili named in semi-final XV as departure announced

Ian Keatley and Jaco Taute both sign contract extensions as New Zealander departs

Fri May 19 2017 - 11:54

Conor Murray back in Munster 23 for Connacht clash

‘Winning only once in 29 years in Thomond Park emphasises the challenge we face’

Fri May 05 2017 - 13:01

Pro12 chiefs name their 2016/17 ‘Dream team’

Munster lead the way with six players, while Ulster and Leinster Rugby have two each

Fri May 05 2017 - 09:34

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

Munster to strain every sinew in effort to dethrone Saracens

Red army a factor but European champions are grizzled lot and worthy favourites

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 05:00

CJ Stander starts for Munster against Saracens

Conor Murray ruled out as Munster name their team for Champions Cup semi-final

Fri Apr 21 2017 - 17:54

Schmidt's squad points to Sexton’s likely return

Squad of 40 selected for next month’s opening two games in Scotland and Italy

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 01:04

Munster’s need and form should help secure home quarter-final

Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92, Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.30pm – Sky Sports 2

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 11:44

Rassie Erasmus more than a steady hand at Munster’s tiller

South African has brought emotional intelligence as well as a razor-sharp rugby brain

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 06:00

Vengeful Glasgow are Munster’s biggest challenge to date

Victory in group shoot-out would go a long way to securing a home quarter-final

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 01:00