The Irish Times

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

Thu May 12 2022 - 20:00

Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year for 2020

Live sport may have gone missing during the pandemic but there was always plenty to read

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

David Wallace: Munster have the firepower to scale Europe again

Former flanker says X factor players can emulate Cup-winning class of ’06 and ’08

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

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

September Road: Joe Brolly can get it wrong in his bombastic delivery

Tyrone’s brothers get the job done as Kildare and Wexford scoreline is nothing new

Mon May 23 2016 - 09:41

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

Anthony Foley mounts case for defence as Munster seal Champions Cup spot

Munster coach blames disappointing season on injuries as he refuses to discuss Erasmus

Mon May 09 2016 - 00:30

Munster boosted by return of Simon Zebo for Dragons game

Tommy O’Donnell and Dave Foley in line to start at Thomond Park

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 16:57

Anthony Foley to remain at Munster for another year

Province agrees to take up option of extra year on top of original two-year contract

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 00:36

Perfect records on the line as Munster and Scarlets clash

Top of the table clash sees former Leinster flanker Jordan Coghlan make first start

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 01:11

Final defeat fueling Munster’s fire ahead of new Pro 12 campaign

Foley’s side lost to Glasgow last term but coach believes defeat can galvanise squad

Mon Aug 24 2015 - 11:43

Denis Hurley ankle injury adds to Munster’s problems

Tommy O’Donnell to learn extent of hip injury while Hurley set to miss campaign start

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 01:00

Tyler Bleyendaal set for Munster debut against Grenoble

New Zealand outhalf to make first start for the province in pre-season friendly this Friday

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 20:13

Running of Glasgow too much for Munster

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

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 12:02

Game of inches likely as battered Pro12 rivals square off

Munster, with departing O’Connell on board, may have edge on Scottish opponents

Sat May 30 2015 - 02:30

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

Andrew Smith hoping to bow out of Munster with a flourish

Australian centre has been in fine form after returning from two months out with a knee injury

Fri May 29 2015 - 10:04

Munster can profit where Ulster came up marginally short

Fijian right wing Nikola Matawalu’s defence must be exploited at every opportunity

Fri May 29 2015 - 08:30

Munster claim final spot after dramatic win over Ospreys

TMO calls back last-minute try for Welsh side at Thomond Park

Sun May 24 2015 - 13:54

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

Ulster grab draw but Munster leave Ravenhill the happier

Anthony Foley’s men let lead slip as 14-man hosts hold onto unbeaten home record

Sat May 09 2015 - 17:23

Anthony Foley plays down talk of Paul O’Connell move to Toulon

Munster coach says he has heard nothing of move which is denied by mega-rich French club

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 18:31

Robbie Henshaw shortlisted in three categories for IRUPA awards

Paul O’Connell, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton join the Connacht player in vying for top accolade

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:40

Munster zone in on home semi-final with thumping win over Edinburgh

Conor Murray leads by example as province move up to second in Pro12 table

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 01:04

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

Munster soften up Connacht before claiming bonus-point victory

Late flurry of tries reward for earlier effort of home side at Thomond Park

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 19:45

Strong Munster side to greet Connacht

Both teams are missing some key players for crucial game in Limerick

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 12:33

Munster grab bonus point to jump above Glasgow at top of table

Anthony Foley’s side find their rhythm to run in four tries at Musgrave Park

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 22:00

Munster face tough challenge in Pro12 against leaders Glasgow

Despite home advantage in Cork, the province know the Scots will be hungry to stay top

Sat Feb 28 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

Ian Keatley returns for Munster to face Cardiff Blues

Leinster retain six starters from team that sealed European progression against Quins

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 13:33