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Former rugby international Simon Zebo backs new Irish whiskey
Black Emerald set for launch next year, says Munster and Ireland star
Munster’s minimum target must be to restore the Thomond Park factor
Despite some shrewd signings, doubts persist about Munster’s ability to go deep in two tournaments
Munster left to rue missed opportunity as Glasgow advance to URC final
Home side’s loss of composure helps Scottish side claims famous win
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster are on the march again and Jack Crowley is their main man
Leinster’s Ross Byrne has concentrated on existing strengths rather than try to diversify his game
Munster’s favourite son Zebo aiming to finish on a high
Simon Zebo would cherish ending his long career with the province with another URC winner’s medal
Simon Zebo was true to his manifesto, and that distinguished him from the herd
In every generation there are players who play to a different beat. The beauty of Zebo as a rugby player was that he was a mosaic of other influences
Munster set to sign Lyon’s Thaakir Abrahams as they focus on upcoming Ulster clash
Former South African under-20 seen as direct replacement for Simon Zebo, who is retiring at end of season
Zebo retires, Keenan to the Olympics and Leinster’s Champions Cup showdown
The Counter Ruck podcast: Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy discuss a busy week in rugby
Simon Zebo’s top five moments for Munster, Ireland, Racing and the Lions
From thrilling tries to outrageous footwork and a prank call to his Munster boss, the Cork man did everything with a smile
Gerry Thornley: Simon Zebo was one of rugby’s great entertainers
The 34-year-old has announced that he will call time on his career at the end of the season
Munster’s Denis Leamy on Simon Zebo: ‘His God-given talent is massive’
Defence coach praises the 34-year-old as province move towards their last three URC matches before knockout phase
‘I just want to play well’: Simon Zebo tackles memories of Munster
Zebo will likely be making eye contact with another experienced, warrior 10 in Dan Biggar at a ground where Zebo has been on the winning side with Racing
‘Average is the enemy of success’: Pundits temper expectations ahead of Ireland’s clash with Springboks
Rugby World Cup TV View: Former internationals Jamie Heaslip and Brian O’Driscoll try hard to keep a lid on things after Tonga win
Simon Zebo backs Joey Carbery to ‘have a big season’ after missing out on World Cup
‘He got a bit of a rocket last year and his mindset is changed’ says his Munster colleague
Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
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
Van Graan sets sights on home comforts against Leinster
Munster must beat Leinster this weekend to guarantee home quarter-final
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
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
Munster lose on penalties after thrilling clash with Toulouse
The teams couldn’t be separated after normal and extra-time at the Aviva Stadium
Munster reveal their starting XV for clash with Toulouse
Josh Wycherley and Alex Kendellen are named in a strong Munster team
Jordi Murphy: Ulster looking to bounce back after serious Toulouse blow
Forward eagerly awaiting Munster challenge in crunch URC interpro clash in Belfast
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
Continuation of foul play yet another shocking advert for rugby
Surely now coaches must be held to account, and what are World Rugby doing?
Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’
Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd
Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again
Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery play key roles as Exeter put to the sword
Munster will relish challenge of clawing back Exeter advantage at Thomond Park
All metrics point to a tight second-leg encounter against the English side
O’Mahony, Carbery and Zebo among Munster changes for Exeter clash
Props Josh Wycherely and John Ryan come into frontrow for Thomond Park clash
Jack O’Donoghue growing more comfortable with Munster leadership role
Backrow says side must put missed opportunities behind them in second leg with Exeter
Munster disappointed with loss but have reasons to be optimistic ahead of second leg
Johann van Graan happy with changes made to breakdown and scrum after poor first half
Simon Zebo and Diarmuid Barron ruled out of Exeter clash
Munster duo forced to withdraw having come down with gastroenteritis problems
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
Munster lose Beirne, Coombes and Kilcoyne for trip to Exeter
Haley, Zebo and Kleyn could return for trip to Sandy Park
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