The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s prop cupboard has never been so well stocked

Next season Joe Schmidt could have 10 props with Test match experience at his disposal

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 06:52

BJ Botha and Denis Hurley among five released by Munster

Ulster confirm Tommy Bowe will not return to action this season

Tue May 10 2016 - 18:23

Stade Francais offer a chance of redemption for Munster

Anthony Foley says a win would give confidence back to his under-pressure players

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Munster travails do not bode well for national side

The IRFU are not without blame for province’s plight which is detrimental to everyone

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 16:49

Tommy O’Donnell back and eager to make up for lost time

Munster backrow finally over the serious hip injury which ruled him out of World Cup

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 13:08

Foley focusing on Leinster clash rather than contract talks

Coach in talks about third year at Munster but more concerned about getting result

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00

Ireland players return as Munster prepare for Ulster visit

Anthony Foley names Simon Zebo in team and Donnacha Ryan on bench

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 00:49

Stander delivers in nick of time as Munster beat Ospreys

Replacement scores try with last play of game to keep up unbeaten start

Sun Sept 13 2015 - 18:48

Munster hand out three competitive debuts for Treviso opener

David Johnston, Shane Monahan and John Madigan to face Italian side

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 15:25

Running of Glasgow too much for Munster

Munster played into Glasgow’s hands with an aimless kicking game

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 12:02

Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray ruled out of Pro 12 final

Hurley will captain province against Glasgow at Ravenhill with Zebo cleared fit to play

Fri May 29 2015 - 12:55

Peter O’Mahony and Simon Zebo return for Munster

Ireland internationals recover from injury to start pro 12 semi-final against the Ospreys

Fri May 22 2015 - 15:00

Munster drive home advantage as Connacht do them a favour

Anthony Foley’s side home to Ospreys in semi-finals after Connacht hold Welsh side to three tries

Sun May 17 2015 - 14:52

Munster grab bonus point but fail to impress against Treviso

Italian side run in three tries at Musgrave Park

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 19:28

Ideal opportunity to see Slammin’ Sam Burgess in action

Bath’s former Rugby League star’s tackling technique is raw, pure and devastating

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00

Simon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell named on Munster team

Kieran Marmion returns for Connacht in Pro12 encounter

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 13:34

BJ Botha signs Munster contract extension

Niall Scannell and Kevin O’Byrne also commit to province with new deals

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 15:52

Munster welcome Donnacha Ryan back to the squad for Ospreys trip

Robbie Diack returns to Ulster bench for their Pro12 encounter on Sunday

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 13:29

Munster look to international input in visit to Wales

Coach Anthony Foley can name a stronger side as they travel to play Scarlets

Sat Feb 21 2015 - 01:00

International cohort return for Munster’s trip to Scarlets

Anthony Foley welcomes back O’Donnell, Keatley and Jones while Lam makes three Connacht changes

Fri Feb 20 2015 - 15:52

Munster welcome back Keith Earls and Ian Keatley

Anthony Foley names a strong side for visit of Cardiff Blues at newly refurbished Musgrave Park

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 13:39

No consolation for Munster as they are left with only their pride to play for

After inconsistent campaign, the province need to revive the Thomond Park factor

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 01:00

Munster hobble out of Champions Cup at the hands of Saracens

Home side claim bonus point after Foley’s side put in limp performance at Allianz Park

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 15:26

Foley warns Munster of ‘no more tomorrows’ with Saracens on horizon

Murray remains doubt for Champions Cup clash

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 13:00

Connacht brew up a storm that’s too hot for Munster

Pat Lam’s side full value for interpro victory that shows level of their ambitions

Thu Jan 01 2015 - 19:28

Leinster’s Shane Jennings eager to make most of every moment - starting with Munster

Rugby derby may be missing big names but history will make it a spectacle

Wed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00

Munster make seven changes for visit of Clermont

Anthony Foley welcomes back skipper O’Mahony, Paul O’Connell, Conor Murray and Simon Zebo

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 13:06

Tendai Mtawarira overcomes life’s obstacles with power of body and mind

‘The Beast’ looking forward to Ireland clash as career goes from strength to strength

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 10:00

Botha urges Munster not to be sidetracked against Leinster

Ex-Springboks prop flags need to focus on points and put intense rivalry aside

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 01:00

Ospreys victory confirms visiting sides no longer fear Munster citadel

Foley: ‘We’ve consistently said we want to make our Thomond Park a fortress’

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 01:00

Munster dazed and confused as Thomond breached again

Another home defeat, in front of poor crowd at Thomond Park, keeps pressure on Foley

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 20:50

Munster call on fans for tough Ospreys game

Injury-riddled province under pressure to get result against sometimes bitter rivals

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell to line out for Munster against Zebre

Tommy Bowe and Paddy Jackson make first starts for Ulster away to Cardiff

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 11:33

Darren Sweetnam to make Munster debut

Anthony Foley names a young team for friendly against Gloucester at Kingsholm

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 18:33