Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times.

‘We have to win it’: Munster in backs-to-the-wall territory again for Castres clash

Narrow loss to Toulon has left Clayton McMillan’s side in need of a big win at Thomond Park

Munster’s Craig Casey suffers shoulder injury that ‘looks reasonably serious’ in Toulon clash

Craig Casey suffers shoulder injury that ‘looks reasonably serious’, says Clayton McMillan

Toulon deny Munster at the death in ferocious Champions Cup battle

Painful defeat leaves Clayton McMillan’s team with some positives, including a bonus point that could prove vital

Munster brace for Toulon physicality and lively backs in Champions Cup clash

French Top 14 side have not been beaten at home this season

Leinster’s Joshua Kenny to make Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle with Ciarán Frawley at fullback

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan makes 10 changes for Toulon game

Two forehands are better than one for ambidextrous teenage tennis prodigy

Teo Davidov can swap his racquet from one hand to the other midrally, giving him edge over rivals

Gavin Coombes revisits famous Toulon triumph in hope of inspiring repeat feat

Munster will have their work cut out to beat French side in Stade Mayol reunion

Craig Casey: Outlook is sunny in south of France for Munster’s energy-giver

Scrumhalf will give it his usual 100% against Toulon on Sunday – and is more than ready to stand in at 10 if needed

Munster searching for consistency against Toulon after up-and-down season

Assistant coach Mike Prendergast was ‘massively disappointed’ with Munster’s performance in Ulster defeat

John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon

Oli Jager in contention return for Irish province for match in Stade Felix Mayol

Ulster smell blood after Connacht were burned by Dragons

Richie Murphy’s men also lost last time out, but there was much to admire in their performance against Leinster

Munster v Leinster: Festive goodwill parked as hosts steel themselves for backlash

Leinster have been steady but unspectacular since losing to their old rivals at Croke Park

Enduring appeal of Katie Taylor built on a combination of class and humility

World champion boxer remains Ireland’s most popular athlete and it’s easy to see why

‘I felt like I let the lads down’: James Ryan making amends after suspension

Secondrow returned for Leinster last week after a three-match ban for a high tackle against South Africa

Leinster’s frustrating moments against Leicester were ‘isolated events’, says Bleyendaal

Assistant coach is not unduly concerned as long as the team keeps winning games

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