Tadhg Beirne says Graham Rowntree’s departure came as a surprise to Munster players
Munster captain says: ‘We can’t thank Graham enough for everything he has done for the club’
Munster captain says: ‘We can’t thank Graham enough for everything he has done for the club’
Finlay Bealham set to come into team, with Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan back from international absences
Being a captain in rugby has specific responsibilities, from talking to referees to leading the team and setting tone
Munster head coach addresses rumours of a falling-out with Peter O’Mahony
Graham Rowntree selects the 32-year-old Irish lock to lead province for the new season
The Ireland player on how Wales revived his career, coping with constant pressure, and how he feels about retirement
Facing South Africa away is one of the toughest assignments in world rugby but Tadhg Beirne and Ireland are up for the challenge
Not having an Irish team in the URC decider could be a good thing
Irish players went into World Cup camp a year ago this week and they have not stopped playing since
Jack Crowley named URC’s Next-Gen Player of the Season for 2023/24
Graham Rowntree and captain Tadhg Beirne don’t blame defeat to Northampton on bug in the camp
The Offload: Popular Scottish doctor calls time after 33 years; Nash takes opportunity in his stride
Popular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffe
Munster lock says Ireland must correct indiscipline that cost them dearly against England
Sheehan keeps record in sight; captaincy culture; Piardi makes history; Twickenham target; Ireland’s first-half dominance continues
Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam
Beirne’s talent has been evident from his days with the Scarlets to his homecoming at Munster that enabled a Test match career
Experienced Munster lock Tadhg Beirne is looking forward to the challenge as Ireland face France in their atmospheric southern citadel Marseille
Province’s latest defeat followed a pattern that has become uncomfortably familiar
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree says new Ireland captain ‘got a couple of little bangs’ in Northampton loss
Joe McCarthy is one big reason why Ireland look in good shape as the Six Nations approaches
‘You know what this tournament means to our club, we’ll be gunning for qualification’ says Munster head coach after defeat to Exeter
Graham Rowntree’s Munster Rugby left with plenty of work to do to reach the knockout stages of the Champions Cup following defeat to Exeter
A costly home draw with Bayonne has left Munster with ground to make up as they prepare to face Exeter away in the Champions Cup
Stephen Archer, one of the heroes of last season’s title charge, is also named among the replacements and in line to play his 268th game for Munster
There were huge positives in the win over South Africa but many performance areas need to be improved if Ireland are to go as far as they wish
Ireland v South Africa at the Rugby World Cup: Irish forward has played flanker and lock and is currently among Ireland’s highest try scorers
Also, all the latest Irish rugby news including Sexton’s expected start against Tonga, and, in Gaelic games, a look at the dominant clubs around the country
Tadhg Beirne says there is one area, in particular, where Ireland must improve in their next Pool B match
Johnny Sexton earns a 7/10 after scoring two tries in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux
Farrell’s men prepare to step up their World Cup preparations with Italy first up at the Aviva
‘It’s a special, special day,’ says Tadgh Beirne as players and staff hail fans, families and lost friends
Iain Henderson looks set to start his first Test since last year’s Championship after Tadhg Beirne ruled out
Herring to go through return to play protocols after head injury; Sexton’s groin injury to be managed this week
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