Running of Glasgow too much for MunsterMunster played into Glasgow’s hands with an aimless kicking gameMon Jun 01 2015 - 12:02
Foley looking for a top-class replacement for O’ConnellCoach feels Munster have made progress this season despite the final defeat by Glasgow and a need to manage big games betterMon Jun 01 2015 - 00:32
Game of inches likely as battered Pro12 rivals square offMunster, with departing O’Connell on board, may have edge on Scottish opponentsSat May 30 2015 - 02:30
Pro12 final is fitting finale in CJ Stander’s stand-out seasonSouth African says he wants to win today’s match for the Munster fans and ‘for Paul’Sat May 30 2015 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell to sign two-year deal with ToulonIreland captain to confirm next week that he will join European champions after the World CupFri May 29 2015 - 12:29
Joe Schmidt looks for advice as he tries to decide World Cup squadIreland boss admits even selecting a 46-man party for mid-June is proving a headacheFri May 29 2015 - 12:00
Andrew Smith hoping to bow out of Munster with a flourishAustralian centre has been in fine form after returning from two months out with a knee injuryFri May 29 2015 - 10:04
Joe Schmidt plays down Jack McGrath incidentPossible citing for Ireland prop an issue after narrow defeat to the BarbariansThu May 28 2015 - 23:49
Barbarians claim spoils against Ireland in error-strewn affairJack McGrath will face nervous wait over yellow card for kneeingThu May 28 2015 - 22:14
Chris Henry hoping Baa Baas test can ease pain of Glasgow defeatFlanker delighted to be back in the Ireland mix following his health scare late last yearThu May 28 2015 - 01:24
Ireland v Barbarians: chances to impress are running outGame will neatly set the stage for Joe Schmidt to pick his World Cup squadThu May 28 2015 - 01:24
Fitting farewell for Gopperth as he faces his former team-matesWasps-bound Kiwi takes his leave after helping the Baa Baas take on IrelandThu May 28 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt ‘as surprised as anyone’ over Matt O’Connor’s sackingIreland coach insists departure of coach was a decision taken solely by LeinsterWed May 27 2015 - 14:23
Paul O’Connell departure won’t be a distraction, vows FoleyMunster coach reminds men that Pro12 final is about playing game, not the occasionWed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Shane Jennings thrilled to be leading out the Baa Baas against IrelandVeteran Leinster flanker looking forward to a special occasion in LimerickWed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Ruan Pienaar purges pain of Glasgow loss by joining happy BarbariansUlster scrumhalf says Pro12 defeat hurt more than any other during his time at provinceWed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Rugby authorities must hold referees accountable for blundersConnacht paranoia over getting sharp end of stick was certainly bolstered at KingsholmTue May 26 2015 - 07:45
Connacht left with deep sense of injustice after Poite blundersPat Lam’s men cruelly denied in extra time after heroic effort at KingsholmMon May 25 2015 - 08:48
Paul O’Connell bids farewell to Thomond in typically dramatic fashionMunster book place in Pro12 final with lock the ultimate team man to very endMon May 25 2015 - 07:40
Connor Murray remains a major doubt for Pro12 finalMunster coach Anthony Foley staying ‘hopeful’ scrum-half will be fit for Glasgow clashMon May 25 2015 - 01:00
Munster claim final spot after dramatic win over OspreysTMO calls back last-minute try for Welsh side at Thomond ParkSun May 24 2015 - 13:54
Paul O’Connell’s possible swansong is reason enough to inspire MunsterOspreys will arrive without fear but grizzled home side have the tools to subdue themSat May 23 2015 - 12:44
Ian Keatley starting to reap reward after investment in hard slogMunster outhalf has matured into confident pivot for a side keen to re-assert credentialsSat May 23 2015 - 12:40
Ex-Wallabies coach Robbie Deans tipped for Leinster postDeans among shortlist drawn up to replace Matt O’Connor, whose reign ended yesterdayFri May 22 2015 - 15:30
Matt O’Connor could never escape long shadow of Joe SchmidtLeinster fans glad to see coach gone have been spoilt by golden generation of playersFri May 22 2015 - 12:41
Gerry Thornley: Drop in standards is what signalled the end for Matt O’ConnorAustralian has already been linked with the Queensland RedsThu May 21 2015 - 14:36
Relieved Donnacha Ryan happy to be fighting fit with MunsterBig Ospreys semi-final clash another chance to impress Ireland coach Joe SchmidtThu May 21 2015 - 01:00
Anthony Foley hopes fans bring Thomond Park x-factorOnly 12,000 tickets have been sold ahead of do-or-die clash with OspreysWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Peter Stringer extends Indian summer with one-year Sale Sharks dealFormer Ireland scrumhalf delighted with move – but has unfinished business at Bath firstWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Munster have regrouped and mauled way out of adversityAnthony Foley endured tough start to season but province are now in bonus territoryTue May 19 2015 - 05:45
Munster and Connacht show that everybody needs good neighboursFoley’s side grateful for taming of Ospreys, while Lam’s team can thank LeinsterMon May 18 2015 - 01:05
Munster drive home advantage as Connacht do them a favourAnthony Foley’s side home to Ospreys in semi-finals after Connacht hold Welsh side to three triesSun May 17 2015 - 14:52
Exciting Guinness Pro12 campaign goes down to the wireMunster and Ulster looking for home semi-final, Connacht a place in Champions CupSat May 16 2015 - 01:47
Michael Swift returns as career comes to emotional endLock back from injury to honour his father and say goodbye to ‘special’ ConnachtSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Home advantage in semi-final a huge incentive for MunsterHistory suggests Dragons will find the going tough at Thomond ParkSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Iain Henderson cleared to play after red card rescindedUlster boosted after Pro12 panel say incident did not warrant the flanker’s dismissalThu May 14 2015 - 09:28
Paul O’Connell named by peers as Player of the YearIreland and Munster secondrow wants to be ‘a symbol for older players’Thu May 14 2015 - 09:27
Two legs good, one leg bad for semi-finals of European Champions CupEurope’s premier rugby competition should take a leaf out of football counterparts’ bookTue May 12 2015 - 05:00
Confidence flowing for Jackson on back of rich vein of formUlster outhalf currently appears to be best international back-up to Jonny SextonTue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Iain Henderson faces anxious wait on fate after contentious red cardUlster player likely to face disciplinary hearing in the next couple of daysMon May 11 2015 - 09:34
Rivals Ulster and Munster wind up drawing short strawProspect of home semi-final recedes for the provinces after sides share spoilsMon May 11 2015 - 01:18
Ulster grab draw but Munster leave Ravenhill the happierAnthony Foley’s men let lead slip as 14-man hosts hold onto unbeaten home recordSat May 09 2015 - 17:23
Connacht hope to spoil Mauro Bergamasco’s farewellPat Lam’s side need win in Italy to maintain outside hopes of Champions Cup qualificationSat May 09 2015 - 13:18
Ulster v Munster preview: Ravenhill roar can inspire home side to victoryHome semi-final the likely reward for winners of pivotal Pro12 clashSat May 09 2015 - 06:54
Andrew Smith seeks strong end to Munster sojournCentre who has had a low-key but effective year wants Pro12 success before he leavesFri May 08 2015 - 02:00
Murray relishing rare chance to even the score with PienaarGame could amount to a play-off for a home semi-finalFri May 08 2015 - 01:00
Impressive Kingspan Stadium a fitting statement of Ulster’s ambitionIncreased capacity has turned Ulster’s new home into an even more imposing venueThu May 07 2015 - 15:25
Payne says it’s time Ulster delivered on their potentialKiwi hoping to back up his Six Nations win with Ireland with success for UlsterThu May 07 2015 - 15:24
Munster’s BJ Botha looking forward to taking on his former Ulster team-matesPro12 run-in could be South African’s last shot at silverware in Irish rugbyThu May 07 2015 - 01:00
Foley hopes O’Connell will carry on playing after World CupMunster coach hints he will try to persuade Irish captain to play until at least June 2016Wed May 06 2015 - 14:32
