The Irish Times

Ian Costello excited at challenge facing Munster’s young stars against Wasps

‘There’s guys just out of school but to see some of the talent that’s come on is incredible’

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 06:52

Matt Williams: Johann van Graan’s reign bearing sweet fruit at Munster

His side are displaying a level of team skill that I haven’t witnessed in 25 years watching them

Sat Oct 16 2021 - 09:00

Billy Holland glad he stuck around and got his second wind at Munster

Secondrow won more caps in his 30s after he considered departing in 2014

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 06:49

The Offload: Australia is here to help the Lions tour and more

Bernard Jackman’s criticism of Pro14 referees was not rant, he provided the examples

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: If South Africa moves up north, it could all go south

Once the South Africans move onto Pro14 turf, the game will never be the same again

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 06:00

Australian schoolboy signs reported A$3m contract amid pay cuts

Senior players took cuts of up to 30 per cent to help the game get back up and running

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 13:29

The Offload: Agustín Pichot is rugby’s great hope of going global

Former Argentina nine believes consoles are key, Siya Kolisi doing his bit during lockdown

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 10:00

John Ryan: ‘I’ve had to wait like no other man in the team’

He becomes Ireland’s oldest Rugby World Cup debutant at this tournament

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 09:22

Rugby World Cup: Flannery a big fan of South African coaching ticket

Ireland could face the Springboks in a World Cup quarter-final

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 01:01

Gordon D’Arcy: Beirne’s arrival can help take Munster to another level

A flowing philosophy over a rigid system looks like Munster’s new foundation stone

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 06:00

Coaching role feels like a natural fit for passionate Felix Jones

Former stalwart relishing new role with Munster after injury ended his playing career

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00

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

Girvan Dempsey and Irish rugby’s coaching new guard

Flying back now Leinster’s backs coach and has been shadowing Joe Schmidt in Japan

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 07:00

Fallen sporting heroes of 2016 never to be forgotten

Philip Reid recounts an array of achievements from legends lost this year

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 01:00

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

Ciarán Murphy: ‘Setting record straight’ did Connelly and Holmes few favours

Former Mayo managers would have been better served by not opening can of worms

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 09:00

Depleted Munster squad face daunting task in Thomond Park

Maori All Blacks are effectively shadow New Zealand squad but still contain big threats

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00

Leinster hire Graham Henry as coaching consultant

Leo Cullen behind the idea to enhance his own and his coaching team’s development

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 08:12

Keith Earls points to fear factor driving Munster

Winger reveals Champions Cup goal is motivating province to big finish in Pro12

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 01:27

Gordon D’Arcy: Return of Ireland players tips balance towards Leinster

Fixture against Munster will always be the one that matters most to Leinster players

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 11:02

Gerry Thornley: Munster travails do not bode well for national side

The IRFU are not without blame for province’s plight which is detrimental to everyone

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 16:49

Leicester’s Mauger change exposes Munster’s conservatism

Former All Black centre symbolises Tiger’s willingness to embrace something new

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 00:58

Anthony Foley to remain at Munster for another year

Province agrees to take up option of extra year on top of original two-year contract

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 00:36

Conor Murray ready to fuel Ireland’s fire at World Cup

Munster scrumhalf is in prime of career four years after making dramatic breakthrough

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:03

Munster have regrouped and mauled way out of adversity

Anthony Foley endured tough start to season but province are now in bonus territory

Tue May 19 2015 - 05:45

Six Nations: Keatley has his moment in the number 10 jersey

It’s taken him a while, but Munster outhalf is starting to look like a true international

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 11:39

JJ Hanrahan’s departure to Northampton is desperately deflating for Irish rugby

Gerry Thornley: Munster kicking themselves after talent slips through fingers

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 13:14

JJ Hanrahan is set to leave Munster for Northampton

The Premiership champions have offered the outhalf a contract worth €190,000 a year

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:19

Ian Keatley now truly assuming his predecessor’s mantle

Gerry Thornley: Emulating Ronan O’Gara a huge positive for Munster’s No 10

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 09:00

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

Anthony Foley loving every minute of Munster job

New coach says his squad is coming together nicely for start of season

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 01:00

James Downey signs two-year Glasgow Warriors deal

The 33 year old centre leaves Munster and will hook up with his new team-mates in France

Fri Jun 27 2014 - 09:56

Europe’s new rugby championship offically launched

Draw for new elite competion made and lesser European Challenge Cup birthed in Neuchatel

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00

Munster coach Rob Penney bemoans lack of in-goal camera for Zebo ‘try’ decision

‘When you’ve a one-point loss those things are so crucial’

Fri May 16 2014 - 22:57