The Irish Times

The Munster that once were have lost that thunder clap of menace

The club’s history and ambition has always been to reach for the stars and not pick over glorious defeats

Thu May 12 2022 - 20:00

No shame in the manner of valiant Munster’s exit

Loss to Toulouse via the lottery of a penalty shoot-out perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat of all

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:00

European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Sat May 07 2022 - 01:00

Sean O’Brien in frame to replace Denis Leamy on Leinster staff

Leamy looks set to move back to native Munster as defence coach under Rowntree

Thu May 05 2022 - 06:00

Tickets for Munster’s Aviva quarter-final with Toulouse to go on sale on Thursday

Province will keep 65% of the net ticket revenue after moving game from Thomond Park

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 16:22

The Offload: Glenn Moore steps down as Black Ferns head coach

Success for national underage sides; Montpellier need just two wins to reach quarters

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 10:00

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

La Rochelle set up another French showdown in Champions Cup quarter-finals

Outhalf Ihaia West scores 16 points as Ronan O’Gara’s side win tie comfortably

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 18:24

Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend

Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00

If ever there was a moment for Munster to Stand Up And Fight it is now

Big lads in Limerick are now choosing hurling instead of Munster rugby

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 17:45

Ronan O’Gara hit with sideline suspension for La Rochelle’s European games

Head coach disciplined over incidents from recent Racing 92 game in Top 14

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 19:50

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

Gerry Thornley: Sexton and Ireland still intent on expansive strategy

Despite some missed opportunities at Twickenham, captain insists Farrell’s men will try to perfect potent offloading game

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: It is a fair question to ask now if rugby in Italy is sustainable

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton reports clean bill of health ahead of Italy encounter

Iain Henderson ruled out of game after testing positive for Covid-19

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 15:20

Time is now for primed Joey Carbery ahead of first Six Nations start

Coaches Andy Farrell and Stephen Larkham believe the best is yet to come from Carbery

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 01:04

Matt Williams: Every great outhalf requires a proper consigliere to really shine

The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

From Wilkinson to Sexton - Dave Alred, the man who helps the best be their best

Performance coach and kicking guru has worked with some of sport’s biggest stars

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 10:00

Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award

Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03

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