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Munster Rugby
Wood dynasty at Munster extends to third generation as Gordon joins academy
20-year-old Garryowen centre has been training with senior squad and played against Gloucester in pre-season friendly
New Zealand’s Jason Holland swerves questions on vacant Munster coaching role
‘I’m busy here. So, not me,’ says All Blacks’ assistant coach in advance of Ireland Test at the Aviva Stadium
Throwback game throws up a cracker as battling Munster go down to All Blacks XV
Both coaches agree that games like Saturday night’s sell-out clash at Thomond Park still have their place
Munster look to reset following most eventful of weeks
Following team's spirited display against New Zealand XV, province’s brains trust turn their thoughts to the pressing business of finding a new head coach
Peter O’Mahony proves fitness and sharpness in 40-minute Munster run
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello delighted with how the side played against an All Blacks XV selection
Understrength Munster aim to stand up to All Blacks again
Deprived of 20 players through injuries and Irish call-ups, Munster can draw on history as they host illustrious visitors
Diarmuid Barron and Munster relishing ‘special occasion’ of an All Blacks XV showdown
Munster v All Blacks XV preview: There would be no better way of demonstrating gratitude to Graham Rowntree than by province putting on a show this evening
Ian Costello and Munster circle the wagons in advance of high-profile clash
After Graham Rowntree’s sudden exit it falls to Munster’s interim head coach to steer the province through a potentially turbulent period
Former rugby international Simon Zebo backs new Irish whiskey
Black Emerald set for launch next year, says Munster and Ireland star
Peter O’Mahony to start for Munster’s sell-out game against All Blacks XV
Diarmuid Barron captains a side which will feature an injury-delayed debut for winger Diarmuid Kilgallen
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello rules himself out as permanant Rowntree replacement
Process to replace Graham Rowntree to begin “in due course”, with no deadline for the appointment
Munster may benefit from shift in focus to face old rivals the All Blacks XV
Province the first Irish side to beat New Zealand in 1978, an achievement unmatched until Ireland’s 2016 win in Chicago
Sad that Graham Rowntree could not script dream ending in Munster theatre
Graham Rowntree brought passion to the Munster role, and there is a sadness in his abrupt departure as head coach this week
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster parting ways with Graham Rowntree is a massive gamble
Timing is everything for departing coaches as well as outhalves arriving on the elite scene for the first time
What next for Munster? Mike Prendergast the most likely solution
Munster's current attack coach has already made a significant impact on the province
Graham Rowntree has left Munster. These six games define his tenure at the province
Munster coach's time in charge of the province saw swings in fortune
Graham Rowntree parts company with Munster ‘by mutual agreement’
Difficult start to the season sees coach depart with Ian Costello taking over as Interim Head Coach
Gerry Thornley’s early season URC review: Leinster pleased, Munster with work to do
Connacht will be satisfied by their start as they seek a top-eight finish
Weekend of contrasting fortunes as Leinster continue to lead from the front
Munster slump to 12th in the table following a third successive URC defeat for the first time in nine years
Munster overwhelmed by Sharks as they scrap for losing bonus point
Springbok-laden side scored 41 points against Graham Rowntree’s men in Durban
Munster face stiff test against Sharks side laden with Springboks
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has made four changes and some positional moves, with his hand again forced by injury and unavailability.
‘We have to be better in that area’ - Graham Rowntree targets Munster lineout improvement
‘There’s a lot going on. I’m not gonna throw anyone under the bus here’ says head coach ahead of Sharks clash
‘We are not going to fall apart’ - Graham Rowntree backs Munster to turn things around
Error-strewn performance against Stormers leads to third defeat in opening five URC games
Munster hope to shake off indifferent form on trip to Cape Town
Stormers under pressure to deliver big performance at home
Gerry Thornley: Anthony Foley’s spirit lives on eight years after his untimely death
The larger-than-life number eight was at the core of the Irish rugby renaissance
Mike Prendergast admits frustration over Munster’s failure to make Leinster pay
Backs coach says lack of ‘that killer instinct’ proved costly in Croke Park defeat
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of match against Leinster
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of the game but accuracy let them down at key scoring moments
Munster backline woes ease as Burns, Daly and Scannell make South Africa trip
Hooker Diarmuid Barron has also travelled but will miss Stormers game because of return to play protocols
Tyler Bleyendaal already making his mark at Leinster
Former Munster outhalf joined Leo Cullen’s setup after four seasons with the Hurricanes
Top outhalf debate rolls on despite Leinster vs Munster Croke Park clash
Leinster’s versatile Ciarán Frawley stakes claim to number 10 jersey in blue and green while Munster counterpart Jack Crowley favourite to start against All Blacks
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