The Irish Times

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00

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

Van Graan doesn’t expect Conor Murray to make Ireland squad

Meanwhile, Munster coach confirms they made approach for Peter Stringer last year

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 05:30

Tadhg Beirne among 23-man Munster squad for Glasgow trip

Joey Carbery and Jaco Taute are also among the replacements for Friday’s Pro14 clash

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 12:21

Extent of Conor Murray's injury remains top secret

No comment from Munster coach van Graan as most valuable player is sidelined for win

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:00

Munster hit the ground running against Cheetahs

Joey Carbery makes his first appearance in a Munster jersey in rout of South Africans

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 19:50

Munster and Dan Goggin hit the ground running in South Africa

Injury to James Cronin is the only downside to Munster's bonus-point victory

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00

Munster claim bonus point on successful South African debut

Johann van Graan’s side run in six tries; prop James Cronin suffers injury setback

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 21:24

Gerry Thornley: Two mighty games stand in the way of all-Irish final

Leinster and Munster have vanquished past champions but there’s plenty of work to do

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Van Graan says Toulon can be beaten ‘the Munster way’

On paper the odds appear stacked against Munster - until Thomond Park factor kicks in

Tue Mar 27 2018 - 01:00

Johann van Graan and Munster to stand by convicted doper Gerbrandt Grobler

‘As far as we’re concerned he’s done his time and that’s the end of it’

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony a concern for Munster

Munster captain a doubt for final pool game against Castres

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 14:34

Injury-plagued Munster up against it as they host Leicester

New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 07:00

Munster’s Fineen Wycherley handed three-match ban

Secondrow was sent off for an alleged strike on Tim Swinson in heavy defeat to Glasgow

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 18:21

Rassie Erasmus: Don’t prejudge South African clubs’ worth in Pro14

Munster head coach believes Cheetahs and Southern Kings will recover from poor start

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 08:04

Munster’s Conor Murray may feature against Connacht

Injured scrumhalf’s progress has been slow but Rassie Erasmus hopeful of his return

Tue May 02 2017 - 01:00

Darren Sweetnam grabs two tries as Munster book home semi-final

Bonus-point win in Italy sets up a Thomond Park Pro12 semi-final on May 20th

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 21:29

CJ Stander starts for Munster against Saracens

Conor Murray ruled out as Munster name their team for Champions Cup semi-final

Fri Apr 21 2017 - 17:54

Munster get the better of Ulster in sloppy derby date

Rassie Erasmus’s side set for home semi-final after Thomond Park victory

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Munster and Glasgow meet again in grudge match showdown

Jean Deysel’s debut among ten changes as Munster aim for fourth win in six months

Fri Apr 07 2017 - 19:36

Peter O’Mahony drawing inspiration from past glories

‘I was there when they won the two trophies and it was an unbelievable part of my life too’

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00

Munster aim to keep bit between teeth with Toulouse on horizon

Rassie Erasmus names strong line-up for visit to Pro12 bottom club Zebre

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 16:32

Peter O’Mahony leads Munster XV to take on Zebre

Tyler Bleyendaal is the only change to the backline with four fresh faces in the pack

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 12:48

Haka: Tradition must be abused, or at least ignored

‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 05:00

Liam Toland: Provinces show benefits of broadening their horizons

Munster try against Edinburgh demonstrated how they have added value to ball

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 07:00

Munster’s Peter O’Mahony returns to full training

Backrow has been out injured since Ireland’s Rugby World Cup win over France last year

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 18:55

Rassie Erasmus holds hands up as error almost lets Edinburgh off hook

Munster’s dominant scrum provides platform for first bonus-point victory

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 01:00

Conor Murray double helps Munster claim Thomond Park bonus win

Forwards dominate as Rassie Erasmus claims victory in his first Pro 12 game in Limerick

Sat Sept 24 2016 - 17:59

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35

Arch-rivals set up for high-stakes game to secure vital points

Leinster look to league’s meanest defence to deny Munster crucial Pro12 victory

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 23:00

Munster easily tame Dragons to cruise home with bonus point

Dave Kilcoyne and James Cronin impressed with three tries between them in Limerick

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 21:56

Munster aiming to extend proud Musgrave Park record

Anthony Foley makes four changes to side for important clash against Ospreys

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00

Robin Copeland and Dave O’Callaghan sign new Munster deals

Academy back Rory Scannell also signs a senior contract with the province

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 13:06

Foley focusing on Leinster clash rather than contract talks

Coach in talks about third year at Munster but more concerned about getting result

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00