Graham Rowntree

Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of match against Leinster

Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of the game but accuracy let them down at key scoring moments

Leo Cullen praises Leinster’s efforts in win over Munster as focus shifts to ‘tough’ Sportsground trip

‘We did the occasion justice’: Coach Graham Rowntree backs Munster’s performance, as two ‘huge’ games loom in South Africa

‘I can’t fault their effort’: Munster’s Graham Rowntree looks on the bright side after Leinster defeat

First-quarter chaos tested the resolve of Munster’s pack

Leinster beat Munster 26-12: As it happened

Provincial siblings, Leinster and Munster meet at GAA headquarters for the first time since their famous European Cup semi-final in 2009.

Munster look to atone for Zebre defeat against Ospreys

Tadhg Beirne and Peter O’Mahony return to starting 15 for visit of Welsh side to Cork

Graham Rowntree admits ‘relief’ after Munster open campaign with Connacht win

Head coach confirms shoulder injury to Billy Burns on his competitive debut for Munster

‘Beat Connacht, go deep into Europe.’ Expectations rise for Graham Rowntree at Munster helm

Graham Rowntree is ambitious and philosophical about his third season as Munster’s head coach, though he admits to feeling a tad stressed

Graham Rowntree dismisses ‘innuendos’ about Munster captaincy after confirming Tadhg Beirne’s appointment

Munster head coach addresses rumours of a falling-out with Peter O’Mahony

Munster’s minimum target must be to restore the Thomond Park factor

Despite some shrewd signings, doubts persist about Munster’s ability to go deep in two tournaments

Graham Rowntree optimistic fresh blood can bring new lease of life to Munster

Rugby: Academy talent impressed for Munster in preseason losses

Time for Munster and Leinster to take stock following semi-final disappointment

Munster coach Graham Rowntree frustrated by the inability to seal home URC final against the Bulls as season ends in disappointing home defeat to Glasgow

Munster braced for a feisty challenge from formidable Glasgow

Carrot of a home URC final in Thomond Park no small incentive for Graham Rowntree’s side

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster are on the march again and Jack Crowley is their main man

Leinster’s Ross Byrne has concentrated on existing strengths rather than try to diversify his game

Munster make one change ahead of Lions trip as Seán O’Brien starts at centre

O’Brien starts in the centres alongside Antoine Frisch as Graham Rowntree largely keeps faith in the XV which secured a win over the Bulls

No sick note excuses as Munster take European exit ‘on the chin’

Graham Rowntree and captain Tadhg Beirne don’t blame defeat to Northampton on bug in the camp

Rowntree anticipating special occasion as Munster host Crusaders in sell-out clash

Munster coach Graham Rowntree confirms there is no update yet on Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony’s contract status

Lost leads leave wet-behind-the-ears Munster searching for answers

Province’s latest defeat followed a pattern that has become uncomfortably familiar

Peter O’Mahony’s early Thomond departure a concern ahead of Six Nations campaign

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree says new Ireland captain ‘got a couple of little bangs’ in Northampton loss

Graham Rowntree ‘immensely proud of the lads’ as Munster stick to the plan in Toulon

Head coach reserves special praise for skipper Tadhg Beirne after first away win of the season

Champions Cup - Toulon 18 Munster 29 (FT) as it happened

Catch up on the action as Munster re-ignited their Champions Cup campaign with a bonus point win away in France

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