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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

Kilcoyne to miss end of season and New Zealand tour with neck injury

O’Mahony returns to full training as Munster issue injury update ahead of Cardiff clash

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 11:30

URC preview: Wounded Ulster to come out fighting against Munster

Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00

Leinster expose the gap with Munster in bonus-point victory at Thomond Park

Leo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivals

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 21:19

Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South Africa

The fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacements

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:02

Munster check on some key playing resources ahead of hectic schedule

No dates set for return of Keith Earls, Damian de Allende and Jason Jenkins

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

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

Damian de Allende and Joey Carbery remain out of action for Munster

Munster confirm defence coach JP Ferreira is to join Johann van Graan at Bath

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 14:25

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

Rusty Munster go back to basics to hold off challenge of dogged Castres

Johann van Graan happy with nine-point haul from opening two games in Europe

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00

Andy Friend still waiting on an explanation from URC and referees

Connacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 14:11

Stormers’ Adre Smith receives eight-week suspension over Thomond Park incident

World Rugby announce date at end of the month for Rassie Erasmus hearing

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 21:05

Callum Robinson questioned on vaccine stance; Gordon D’Arcy on how Munster can end barren run

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 07:36

Stormers’ Adre Smith cited for alleged biting incident on Munster’s Niall Scannell

South African could face 12-week ban if found guilty at Thursday’s disciplinary hearing

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 21:55

Munster and Stormers await decision on alleged bite on Niall Scannell

Peter O’Mahony reported incident to the referee but video footage was inconclusive

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 01:00

Keith Earls moves to fill Munster’s midfield shortfall

URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

Munster hope to benefit from return of Zebo and Thomond crowd as they face Sharks

Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:21

Gavin Coombes runs in four tries as Munster make hay against Zebre in Parma

Billy Holland comes off the bench to play his 247th and last match for the province

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 20:30

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56

CJ Stander signs off at Thomond Park as Munster fight back to down Cardiff

Tommy O’Donnell and James Cronin also bid farewell to ground in thriller

Fri May 28 2021 - 22:03

Munster know it’s win or bust as Cardiff come to Thomond

Failing to justify 18-point favouritism against Connacht was a setback for van Graan’s side

Fri May 28 2021 - 06:00

Munster backed into a corner but will come out swinging against Toulouse

Heineken Champions Cup: French side sitting atop the Top 14, but could be toppled

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: France may well benefit in the long run from Scotland defeat

The arrogance that has been wafting over the French set-up needed to be cleared

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 06:00

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00

Joey Carbery shines as he steers Munster to Scarlets win

Ireland outhalf gives a glimpse of what’s been missing during an assured first start back

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 22:35

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 overcome gutsy Connacht to reach Pro14 final

Munster bench had a big impact as questionable refereeing decisions go their way

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 21:56

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01

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

Scannell and Tracy both looking to push on with international ambitions

Munster and Leinster hookers in line for St Stephen’s Day meeting at Thomond Park

Thu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00

Ben Healy ruled out of Munster’s tough away day against Clermont

Stephen Larkham says Joey Carbery is progressing well but will not play before new year

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 15:10

Graham Rowntree delighted with how Munster’s young guns have integrated

International players return to a squad that won seven straight games in their absence

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 14:37

Déjà vu all over again for Munster against Leinster

Defending champions into Pro14 final as Munster fail to make most of opportunities

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 21:58

Will Connors starts as Leinster and Munster name their XVs

Mike Haley is back in the Munster squad but there’s no return for Furlong, Leavy or Ryan

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 12:28