The Irish Times

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

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

Munster lose on penalties after thrilling clash with Toulouse

The teams couldn’t be separated after normal and extra-time at the Aviva Stadium

Sat May 07 2022 - 18:28

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

Munster reveal their starting XV for clash with Toulouse

Josh Wycherley and Alex Kendellen are named in a strong Munster team

Fri May 06 2022 - 12:13

All to play for in All-Ireland League as season reaches business end

Clontarf lock horns with old rivals Cork Con in intriguing Div 1A semi-final clash

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00

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

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

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 17:28

O’Mahony, Carbery and Zebo among Munster changes for Exeter clash

Props Josh Wycherely and John Ryan come into frontrow for Thomond Park clash

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:27

Irish provinces have all to play for in second legs of Champions Cup last-16

Munster, Leinster and Ulster all playing at home with quarter-final places on the line

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00

Owen Doyle: Paltry suspensions for dangerous tackles need to be shown the red card

Why not equate the length of suspension to the period of an injured player’s rehabilitation

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 06:00

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

Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challenge

Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing

Mon Apr 04 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

Munster comeback falls short as Bulls hang on for win in Pretoria

Johann van Graan’s side trailed 29-3 before three tries got them back in the contest

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 16:43

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

De Allende remains a concern but Kleyn returns for Munster

Centre unlikely to feature in Champions Cup clash against Castres

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 15:43

Owen Doyle: Johann van Graan’s long goodbye is to Munster’s detriment

Province’s recent URC performances have been woeful - coaching change is needed

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 07:54

Kendellen the hero as 14-man Munster sneak past Ulster

Munster overcome Zebo red and late withdrawal of O’Mahony for much-needed win

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 21:54

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

Munster make 11 changes as youngsters get their chance against Scarlets

Jack O’Donoghue switches from openside to blindside and captains the young side

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 12:55

Ireland fight to the end but France’s physical edge proves key to win

Inspirational skipper Alex Kendellen gets over for his second try at the death

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 20:03

Ireland Under-20s set for final Six Nations tilt against France

Richie Murphy makes seven changes as both sides bid to secure second place in the table

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00

Scrappy Ireland do enough to hold off Italian challenge in Cardiff

Skipper Alex Kendellen’s two second-half tries cap brilliant performance

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 16:48

Defining tussle ahead as Ireland Under-20s meet England

Winner in Cardiff will take huge stride towards title that is up to Ireland to defend

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 06:00

Ireland U20s coach relishes winning start but sees room for improvement

Richie Murphy’s team hit Scotland for six as they begin defence of Six Nations title

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 06:00

U20 Six Nations could mark the beginning of new rugby dynasties

Ireland’s injury woes and lack of game time could pose a challenge in the tournament

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 10:00

Under-20s Six Nations: Meet the Ireland team to face Scotland

John O’Sullivan looks at the XV that will start the tournament in Cardiff on Saturday

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 12:17

Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls through

Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Graham Rowntree allays fears over Conor Murray’s leg injury

Scrumhalf will miss home game against Cardiff with ‘low-grade’ injury

Tue May 25 2021 - 15:37

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

Alex Kendellen leads PBC fightback to set up Munster decider against CBC

St Munchin’s led 10-0 before Cork school upped the gears at Musgrave Park

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 16:04

PBC survive tough Bandon test to set up final date with CBC

Alex Kendellen’s late try and Louis Bruce’s conversion secures one-point win

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 16:17