The Irish Times

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

Munster will give Toulouse a tougher test this year, says Van Graan

Coach says his side have momentum and confidence generated by successive wins

Thu May 05 2022 - 01:00

Johann van Graan happy that Munster’s momentum just right for Toulouse test

Head coach thrilled Munster fans will travel in big numbers to the Aviva Stadium

Tue May 03 2022 - 11:59

Van Graan admits Munster will need to juggle playing resources in coming weeks

Trip to play Ulster on Friday the eighth of 10 games in succession

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 15:02

Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00

Simon Zebo and Diarmuid Barron ruled out of Exeter clash

Munster duo forced to withdraw having come down with gastroenteritis problems

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 16:52

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

Johnny Sexton set to return as Leinster face buoyant Connacht

Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Van Graan not taking risks on fitness ahead of Leinster clash

A win for Munster in URC encounter would be timely with Champions Cup tie coming up

Fri Apr 01 2022 - 01:00

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

Ireland wrap up Triple Crown with bonus-point win over Scotland

Conor Murray try completes comfortable victory to secure first silverware won on home soil since 2004

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 18:43

Andy Farrell: Ireland have too much respect for Scotland to be complacent

‘Our lads won’t have one minute’s thought about what’s going on in Paris’

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Triple Crown now the target for Ireland after Twickenham triumph

Andy Farrell will not look past challenge of Scotland on final weekend

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 06:00

Farrell paying no attention to Jones’ mind games ahead of Twickenham trip

Ireland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injury

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00

Jack Conan left out as Ireland name team for England clash

Andy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to Twickenham

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 13:49

Andy Farrell likely to revert to tried and trusted for heavyweight clash

Sexton, Keenan, Aki and Conway set to be among half-dozen changes for Twickenham test

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 01:07

Owen Doyle: Ireland contributed massively to the championship’s best match so far

‘Return’ match in the Aviva next season will be eagerly awaited by supporters

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 06:00

Tight margins as fired-up France withstand plucky Ireland performance

Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00

Performance to be proud of from Carbery despite adversarial conditions

Certain mistakes made by Ireland’s outhalf but he is slowly finding his rugby mojo again

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00

Ireland battle their hearts out but French power prevails in Paris

Brilliant second-half comeback falls short but vital bonus point bagged

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 18:44

Six Nations: Fortune will favour the brave – and cautious – in Paris

Ireland plan to ‘go after’ France, says James Ryan, but will avoid ‘PlayStation rugby’

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton remains controller-in-chief of Ireland’s attacking game

He may no longer be front of house in the back line, but he brings order and composure

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00

No harm in imperfect display as Ireland swat Wales aside

Andy Farrell praises defence as the best part of Ireland’s game after nearly keeping clean sheet

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 01:00

Ultimate test beckons in Paris after Ireland clear first hurdle in style

Farrell facing some difficult selection calls with Henderson and Henshaw back in the mix

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 01:00

Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales opener

Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 08:08

Could Connacht’s Mack Hansen be Andy Farrell’s back three wildcard?

James Lowe injury leaves one obvious space to fill in an otherwise settled Ireland XV

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 12:00

Hugo Keenan took his bit of luck and has just kept running with it

The Ireland fullback arrived from Sevens rugby perfectly formed

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Munster still have the belief they can change the narrative

Van Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable position

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 10:30

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

Andrew Conway and Munster intend to keep pedal to the floor against Wasps

‘It’s Europe in Thomond and there’s no getting away from it’

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 06:00

Bundee Aki’s try sees Connacht edge tempestuous clash with Munster

Both sides have players sent to the bin as Andy Friend’s hosts show resilience to win

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 21:03

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00