The Irish Times

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby

Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow

Sat May 21 2022 - 21:50

Munster likely to be without in-form O’Mahony for Leinster assignment

Van Graan looking for a victory to guarantee a home quarter-final at Thomond Park

Wed May 18 2022 - 07:00

Mike Haley’s potent attacking shaped by different cultures

Growing up in Preston, he spent alternate summers as a child in France and Co Kerry

Sat May 07 2022 - 06:00

Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again

Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery play key roles as Exeter put to the sword

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 17:28

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics

Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

Munster lose Beirne, Coombes and Kilcoyne for trip to Exeter

Haley, Zebo and Kleyn could return for trip to Sandy Park

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 18:12

Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdown

Carbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithful

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00

Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out

McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:15

Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reach

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Outhalf and secondrow main concerns as Farrell prepares to name Ireland squad

James Ryan and Iain Henderson have both been sidelined of late

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Johann van Graan’s long goodbye is to Munster’s detriment

Province’s recent URC performances have been woeful - coaching change is needed

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 07:54

Munster blocking out external criticism after much-needed Ulster win

Province’s style of play came in for heavy criticism after Connacht loss last weekend

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:00

Munster’s Mike Haley still getting back in the groove after South Africa quarantine

Fullback is playing again after being one of 14 players who were caught up in Covid chaos

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 06:00

Munster delighted to be bursting their bubbles after testing time

Full squad will get together at training on Tuesday for the first time in over two months

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00

Keith Earls moves to fill Munster’s midfield shortfall

URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

Munster hope to benefit from return of Zebo and Thomond crowd as they face Sharks

Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:21

De Allende and Snyman get all clear to go home for Lions series

Springbok duo suffered burns in a firepit accident earlier this month

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 17:17

Munster rest their Lions as they hunt down Zebre in Italy

CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56

Stephen Larkham: ‘It could have been a lot worse so there’s a lot of relief’

Australian talks of relief that fire pit incident did not have more serious consequences

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 06:00

Damian de Allende: petrol can explosion could’ve ‘been a lot worse’

Munster head coach Johann van Graan ‘hugely relieved that the lads are all okay’

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 12:02

CJ Stander signs off at Thomond Park as Munster fight back to down Cardiff

Tommy O’Donnell and James Cronin also bid farewell to ground in thriller

Fri May 28 2021 - 22:03

Munster know it’s win or bust as Cardiff come to Thomond

Failing to justify 18-point favouritism against Connacht was a setback for van Graan’s side

Fri May 28 2021 - 06:00

John O'Sullivan: Picking an Irish Pro14 team of the season

Stats point towards some players more than others but there are more factors than that

Thu May 20 2021 - 07:37

Van Graan praises his Rainbow warriors as Munster target interpro trifecta

Head coach highlights his side’s defence in wins over Leinster and Ulster

Wed May 12 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Simon Zebo’s return looks like good business all round

The 31-year-old has a few more rugby itches to scratch and plenty to motivate him

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 06:00

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Gavin Coombes and Scott Penny could lay down markers in Pro14 final

Coaches face tough decisions with Ireland players returning and heavy schedule

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 06:00

Johann van Graan admits Munster focus purely on final against Leinster

Munster have lost eight of nine meetings with Leinster since South African’s arrival

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 06:00

Joey Carbery in Munster XV for first time since January 2020

Irish outhalf one of seven changes for the visit of Scarlets on Friday night

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 13:04

Munster overcome gutsy Connacht to reach Pro14 final

Munster bench had a big impact as questionable refereeing decisions go their way

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 21:56

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01

Munster seek quick return to winning ways

Van Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to Treviso

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 01:00