The Irish Times

Niall Kenneally and Cork Con ready to go again

Champions’ captain expecting another competitive season in Div 1A of Ulster Bank League

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 06:00

Rugby Statistics: Kicking game vital to Leinster and Munster’s prospects

Sexton’s blemish-free placekicking proved the crucial difference last time sides met

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 01:05

Munster take up where they left off against Scarlets

Erasmus reign begins with eight changes to line-up that finished last season’s campaign

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 17:55

Injury forces Johnny Holland to retire aged 25

Munster outhalf described as ‘a consummate professional since early days in a red jersey’

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 13:02

Rassie Erasmus relishing challenge of shaping new era at Thomond Park

Munster’s coach admits there is plenty of room for improvement at province

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 01:03

Munster’s Erasmus looks at options following Francis Saili’s injury

Province hope to replace the centre from in-house but may have to look elsewhere

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 01:00

Anthony Foley mounts case for defence as Munster seal Champions Cup spot

Munster coach blames disappointing season on injuries as he refuses to discuss Erasmus

Mon May 09 2016 - 00:30

Johnny Holland ready to kick on after Munster breakthrough

Munster outhalf has become key man as province aim to secure top-six place

Sat May 07 2016 - 06:01

Tomás Quinlan and Joey Carbery ready to lock horns in AIL final

Cork Con versus Clontarf clash will showcase the talents of two young gifted outhalves

Sat May 07 2016 - 01:00

Unchanged Munster aiming to grab their European lifeline

Disappointing campaign can be consigned to history with victory over Scarlets

Sat May 07 2016 - 00:00

Gerry Thornley: Pro12 campaign provides fillip for Irish rugby

Were four teams to qualify for the Champions Cup it would be some feat

Tue May 03 2016 - 05:00

Munster boosted by Johnny Holland’s calm, controlling game

Inspired move by outhalf helped to spur province into action against Edinburgh

Tue May 03 2016 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Munster hold their nerve for dramatic win

Anthony Foley’s side ensure Champions Cup destiny remains in their own hands

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 22:46

Connacht underline remarkable rise by handing Munster a lesson

Bundee Aki’s storming performance in midfield set the tone for Pat Lam’s team

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00

Connacht seal Champions Cup slot in stunning fashion

Pat Lam’s side turn the tables on Munster for a second time in the Pro 12 this season

Sun Apr 17 2016 - 16:28

Pat Lam looks to tried and trusted methods against Munster

Connacht host Anthony Foley's side looking down from lofty heights of second

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 06:00

Leinster ability to stand firm piles pressure on Munster

Home side’s defence prevails in a match low on skill and invention

Sun Apr 03 2016 - 23:30

An opportunity missed, but Foley defends decisions

Munster were on the Leinster line in the dying moments, but left Dublin with a loss

Sun Apr 03 2016 - 15:01

Munster get back on track with rout of Zebre

Simon Zebo grabs two tries as Anthony Foley’s side continue dominance over Italian side

Sat Mar 26 2016 - 11:59

Munster expect to emerge with a bonus against Zebre

Pro12 points becoming ever more vital as race for Champions Cup places intensifies

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 22:18

Munster bolstered in Pro12 by return of Ireland players

Simon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell released as province take on Newport Gwent Dragons

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 17:35

Leinster halfbacks star as UCD go seven points clear

Scott Deasy’s late penalty helps Lansdowne beat Clontarf

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 18:44

Anthony Foley expecting Munster to step up to the challenge

Munster coach wants a traditional Thomond Park ‘welcome’ for visitors Leicester

Fri Dec 11 2015 - 01:00

JJ Hanrahan hints at possible return to Munster in future

Decision on Northampton Saints move followed frustration with role at Thomond Park

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 01:00

Munster announce the return of Tomas O’Leary

Ireland international scrumhalf will rejoin his home province from London Irish

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 14:23

Dogged Munster strike late to sneak win over Cardiff

Late Paddy Butler try gets Anthony Foley’s side over the line at the Arms Park

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 19:28

Donncha O’Callaghan to lead Munster against Cardiff

Veteran lock named in side that shows 11 changes from team that beat Saracens

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 12:21

Munster’s Keith Earls out for up to four months

Ireland wing had surgery on his right knee in London this afternoon

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 16:03

Paul O’Connell to line out for Munster against Zebre

Tommy Bowe and Paddy Jackson make first starts for Ulster away to Cardiff

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 11:33

Andrew Smith makes first competitive start for Munster

Simon Zebo named on the left wing as the Munster era under Anthony Foley’s coaching baton gets under way

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 13:17

Local hero Anthony Foley ready to make Munster more consistent

Home coaching ticket wants to make the province more direct

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 05:00

Darren Sweetnam to make Munster debut

Anthony Foley names a young team for friendly against Gloucester at Kingsholm

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 18:33

Rob Penney wary of Connacht threat

Munster to go full tilt for win at Sportsground

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00

Van den Heever to make home debut for Munster against Scarlets

Hooker Duncan Casey earns first competitive start for province

Fri Dec 20 2013 - 15:44