The Irish Times

O’Gara and Prendergast park friendship as La Rochelle and Racing 92 face off

O’Gara looking to take La Rochelle to a first Top 14 final against his former club

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 06:00

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Injury to outhalf West a concern for O’Gara and La Rochelle

Reserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash looms

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 01:07

Simon Zebo is heading back to Munster next season

The 31-year-old signs one-year contract co-funded by the IRFU

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 06:12

Gordon D’Arcy: I do not hate this Munster team – that should worry their supporters

The clarity that Leinster displayed in the Pro 14 Final was down to superior coaching

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

Joey Carbery in Munster XV for first time since January 2020

Irish outhalf one of seven changes for the visit of Scarlets on Friday night

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 13:04

Munster seek quick return to winning ways

Van Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to Treviso

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 01:00

Munster to restore international front-liners for Connacht clash

Stephen Larkham confirms Keith Earls and CJ Stander among those to return

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 15:13

Munster beat threadbare Zebre for seventh win from seven

Committed but out classed Zebre struggle to contain a far from error free Munster

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 22:57

Five academy players in Munster squad to take on Zebre

Michael Bradley has seen his options decimated for Monday’s trip to Thomond Park

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Munster leave Wales with a win but no bonus point

Two disallowed second half tries from Darren Sweetnam left the visitors frustrated

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 16:45

Niall Scannell and Jack O’Donoghue ruled out of Ospreys clash

Munster head coach Johann van Grann has named his team for Saturday’s Pro14 match

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 12:25

Munster break Zebre resistance in second half

Munster keep pressure on Edinburgh at top of Conference B

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 22:04

Niall Scannell captains Munster side for Zebre challenge

Tommy O’Donnell and Darren Sweetnam are both among the replacements

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 13:56

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 15:09

Ross Byrne in line for Test debut against England

Gerry Thornley’s probable team: Schmidt is expected to make a number of changes

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 18:13

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

Wed May 29 2019 - 06:39

Munster with more to play for in push for top place in Conference A

Johann Van Graan’s strong side includes 11 who lined out against Saracens last week

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 06:20

Munster likely to be without Carbery and Earls for Connacht clash

Kilcoyne also a doubt for Pro14 clash having picked up an ankle injury against Saracens

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 01:00

Back to the drawing board for Munster as final place proves elusive again

Van Graan offers no excuses and admits formidable Saracens were the better team

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 06:00

Saracens slam Champions Cup door shut on Munster

Munster suffer more semi-final heartbreak as Saracens reach Champions Cup decider

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 17:44

Munster make 11 changes to their team for Benetton clash

Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 12:58

Carbery set to miss Saracens semi-final

Outhalf ‘highly unlikely’ to be fit for Champions Cup showdown

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 14:16

Solid defence and Earls’s brace secure Munster passage into semi-finals

Johann van Graan’s side come from behind against Edinburgh to claim hard-fought win

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00

Munster reach into their DNA as Earls double secures semi-final slot

Brilliant defensive performance backs up opportunist strikes from Ireland winger

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 15:38

Johann van Graan will stick with winning line-up against Edinburgh

Munster dig deep to see off Zebre, and Jack O’Donoghue’s return gives manager options

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 00:30

Jack O’Donoghue returns to Munster XV for Zebre visit

There are seven changes to the Munster side that faced Scarlets three weeks ago

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 13:05

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 20:20

Beirne shines after ‘mad dash’ with Munster

Second row now hoping for Six Nations debut after last minute Munster cameo

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 12:51

Beirne man of the match in Munster comeback

Ireland secondrow plays all 80 minutes in narrow Pro14 victory

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 22:12

Jack O’Donoghue in Munster squad for Ospreys trip

Billy Holland captains the side with six changes to the team from last weekend

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 14:00

Munster wear down Southern Kings but Chris Farrell limps off

Johann van Graan’s side pull away from South Africans after the break in Cork

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 21:59