The Irish Times

If ever there was a moment for Munster to Stand Up And Fight it is now

Big lads in Limerick are now choosing hurling instead of Munster rugby

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 17:45

My Sporting Passion: Carmel O’Connor on her love for Munster rugby

‘There’s a real core of down-to-earth people who have been following it all their lives’

Thu May 27 2021 - 06:00

Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year for 2020

Live sport may have gone missing during the pandemic but there was always plenty to read

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Ireland have found bonus territory hard to come by against the best

Andy Farrell’s side look like they’ll need a bonus point win in Paris – it will be hard work

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 07:35

Formidable home fortress key to Munster conquering the French

Over the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park test

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 05:00

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

Cian Healy: 'Tuesday nights in Coppers are long gone'

Second coming for Ireland’s loosehead prop as rugby embraces his faster, dynamic style

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 06:00

The Pro14’s one constant is back on board for three more years

In total TG4 will have 28 live games, including the final, for free-to-air coverage

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 12:06

Munster’s brave and faithful better have learnt some lessons

Matt Williams: Racing 92 defeat was the worst Munster performance I have witnessed

Sat May 19 2018 - 08:30

Semi-final date against Leinster certain to focus Munster minds

‘We are going to Dublin to play the best team in Europe’ says coach van Graan

Mon May 07 2018 - 01:00

Ireland face toughest Six Nations test yet against Wales

Joe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh team

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00

Peter O’Mahony took ‘huge offence’ from post-match question

Former international Reggie Corrigan had asked the Munster captain about intensity

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 18:18

Cian Healy is back and looking after number one

Ireland prop has struggled for three seasons having burst on scene as ultimate loosehead

Sat Feb 11 2017 - 06:06

John Ryan making mark after long apprenticeship with Munster

Better late than never for Cork tighthead prop as he enjoys his best campaign yet

Sat Dec 24 2016 - 07:06

Gordon D’Arcy: Axel taught a new generation the Munster way

Anthony would do anything for you on the field. And you wanted to do the same for him

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 10:36

Liam Toland: Camaraderie at its finest as we get on our bikes for cancer

Paul Wallace’s 2016 Cross Atlantic Way left us all tired and emotional

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 07:00

‘Dr Paul’ O’Connell lines out for honorary doctorate at UL

‘I am delighted but a little embarrassed’ says former Ireland rugby captain

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 17:13

Derval O’Rourke makes switch to rugby player development

Former hurdler will take up part-time position with the Munster squad

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 01:00

Rob Kearney revisits truth of old tale as two tribes prepare to collide again

Ten-second silence felt like an eternity during controversial Enfield conversation in Ireland camp

Fri Oct 03 2014 - 01:00

Conor Murray ready to step into Keatley’s spot at outhalf if required

With JJ Hanrahan out through injury, Munster are dangerously thin on cover for the pivotal No 10 position

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00

Go-to line breaker Healy eyes World Cup

Having produced an astounding performance against the All Blacks, Cian Healy motored through the entire Six Nations

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00

Ian Keatley slowly emerging from the shadow of a legend

Munster outhalf knows he has a hard act to follow in Ronan O’Gara

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00

Getting help in a heart beat

When he was a top rugby player Frankie Sheahan tried to hide his heart condition, now he’s raising awareness

Tue Nov 26 2013 - 01:26

Ronan O’Gara returns to Cork for testimonial dinner

Record Heineken Cup points scorer says he would love to coach Munster some day

Fri Oct 25 2013 - 10:07

IRFU turn to indigenous scrum coaches

Plan to recruit foreign overseer replaced by new plan

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 01:06

Parties, pints and potholes - life is never dull when you’re following the Lions

I’m rooming with Peter Clohessy. It’s like living with a new-born baby

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 10:00

Madcap season of highs and lows reserves Best until last

Retirements and departures leave huge voids at Leinster, Munster and Connacht

Tue May 28 2013 - 12:00

Best to captain squad in North America as Les Kiss will remain on board with Ireland

Interim manager agrees three-year contract to work with Joe Schmidt while squad includes seven uncapped players

Mon May 20 2013 - 01:00

Howlett retirement yet another blow for Munster

Munster and former All Blacks player to hang up boots at the end of this season

Wed May 15 2013 - 00:07

UCD secure top-flight status in thrillling style

Shannon relegated for the first time since the tournament’s inception

Mon May 06 2013 - 06:00

Yes, Munster were great, but Harlequins played right into their hands

Conor O’Shea’s side fell into a cunning trap

Fri Apr 12 2013 - 10:00

Munster’s Marcus Horan announces retirement from rugby

Prop won 67 caps for Ireland and two Heineken Cups with Munster

Thu Apr 11 2013 - 18:00