The Irish Times

My favourite sporting moment: Struck dumb at Thomond until Rog finds his feet after 41 phases

Munster have had plenty of exciting days but none surpass November 12th, 2011

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 06:00

Surge in horse-racing syndicates still far behind boom days

One in six racehorses owned by a syndicate, with prize money also on the increase

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 01:00

Tadhg Beirne and Ross Byrne can join Down Under debutants

In total, 15 Irish players have been handed a first cap in Australia for tour next month

Thu May 31 2018 - 07:00

Role of fee-paying schools in Irish rugby only half the story

In the last 11½ years 46 schools nationwide have provided players to senior team

Thu Feb 09 2017 - 07:00

Mike Sherry revelling in Munster return after injury setbacks

There were several times over the past 21 months when he thought his career was over

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 08:43

Jono Gibbes signs three-year contract extension with Clermont Auvergne

Munster confirm the departure of 11 players ahead of the new season

Thu Jun 04 2015 - 16:36

Munster’s Damien Varley forced to retire because of a persistent foot injury

Gordon D’Arcy, Eoin Reddan and Zane Kirchner ready to return for Leinster

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 16:17

Peter O’Mahony signs three year IRFU contract as does Ulster’s Iain Henderson

Munster captain is the latest Irish player to reject foreign interest and sign an extension

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 10:04

Ireland and Munster hooker Damien Varley retires due to foot injury

Forward, 31, has struggled for two years and underwent surgery last month

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 15:19

Shoulder injury dashes Robin Copeland’s hopes of a role in Six Nations

Munster backrow unable to take his place against former club Cardiff this weekend

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 12:50

Jack Conan earns reward for standout Leinster season with Ireland call

Leinster backrow named in extended 46-man Ireland and Wolfhounds squad

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 18:54

Munster will give Keith Earls every chance to return against Zebre

Conor Murray may also play in Pro12 encounter in Parma

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 01:00

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

Bigger budgets and larger squads leaves Irish Provinces in struggle behind Europe’s rich clubs

It feels odd to be writing the European season off but it’s clear the Irish teams won’t win it out

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00

Rory Best set for recall in autumn Test against Australia

Jared Payne and Mike McCarthy ruled out of clash against Michael Cheika’s side

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 11:07

Greg Feek short on props for Ireland

Scrum coach still sees the positives despite injuries before November Tests

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00

Munster expecting a sell-out crowd for the visit of Saracens

Coach Anthony Foley expecting another tight game with the English outfit

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 01:04

Munster aim for perfect start to Champions Cup in Sale

Anthony Foley’s side looking to replicate form shown against Leinster at Aviva

Fri Oct 17 2014 - 20:48

Munster building momentum ahead of Champions Cup

Victory against the Scarlets never in doubt as Anthony Foley’s side grow in confidence

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 09:43

Leinster’s list of wounded begins to clear as Munster face hooker crisis

Strauss, Reid, Ross, McGrath, Moore and Kirchner may return for visit to Zebre

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 01:00

Munster got win they wanted, as well as needed

Victory at the Aviva vindicates Anthony Foley et al’s handling of the reins

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 11:40

Munster’s task looks too steep at Aviva

Home advantage should yet again give Leinster the upper hand against old rivals

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 15:38

Earls out but Foley expects Munster to raise game

‘We have a process of how we want to play the game and we need to execute that’

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 14:17

Munster’s Keith Earls out for up to four months

Ireland wing had surgery on his right knee in London this afternoon

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 16:03

Andrew Smith makes first competitive start for Munster

Simon Zebo named on the left wing as the Munster era under Anthony Foley’s coaching baton gets under way

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 13:17

Munster sign hooker Eusebio Guinazu

The 32-year old Argentine hooker has agreed a short term contract with Irish province

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 15:58

Injuries to Keith Earls and Mike Sherry add to Munster’s tale of woe

Coach Anthony Foley forced to plan without several regulars as new season looms

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Ireland end long wait against the Pumas

Joe Schmidt’s team claim first test win on Argentinian soil despite mixed performance

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 22:39

Robbie Diack handed Ireland debut

Rodney Ah You and Kieran Marmion could also win their first caps if they come on against Argentina on Saturday night

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 18:03

Munster’s season ends early at the hands of Glasgow

Rob Penney’s side beaten by narrowest of margins as Scots reach a first Pro 12 final

Fri May 16 2014 - 22:54

Munster can defy the odds at Scotstoun

Glasgow Warriors have won a club record eight matches in succession but tonight they face the ultimate big match exponents

Fri May 16 2014 - 07:14

Damien Varley wants a reaction from Munster

Captain knows his side need to vastly improve before they face Glasgow

Tue May 13 2014 - 01:00

Ulster take advantage of error-strewn Munster

Rob Penney’s side travel to Glasgow for tough semi-final clash

Sat May 10 2014 - 20:52

Pressure off Ulster as they go to Munster’s fortress

Both sides make widespread changes but Rob Penney's side still expected to run up big score

Sat May 10 2014 - 04:00