The Irish Times

Ulster confirm signing of Munster outhalf Jake Flannery

Flannery heads north in search of game time on one -year deal after just four Munster caps

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 11:48

An early test for Jack Crowley as physical battle expected in France

A tricky assignment against such familiar and gritty opponents awaits Munster

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 06:00

Munster rest their Lions as they hunt down Zebre in Italy

CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56

Van Graan praises his Rainbow warriors as Munster target interpro trifecta

Head coach highlights his side’s defence in wins over Leinster and Ulster

Wed May 12 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Leinster’s success makes second-best hurt all the more for Munster

A trophy-less decade feels worse when your main rivals have hoovered up nine major trophies

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony remains Munster’s key injury concern ahead of Toulouse clash

Stephen Larkham gives his reaction to Pro 14 final defeat to Leinster

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 15:56

Munster get over slow start to claim bonus-point win over Benetton

Coach Johann van Graan made 13 changes ahead of Pro 14 decider against Leinster

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 20:25

Van Graan admits Munster will ‘take our time’ with Carbery comeback

Head coach has positive news on RG Snyman as he pays warm tribute to Billy Holland

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 15:07

Joey Carbery progressing ‘really well’ in bid to make Munster return

Johann van Graan says outhalf ‘is in a very good place’ mentally and physically

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 06:00

JJ Hanrahan still leading the way for Munster outhalves

Stephen Larkham hails number 10’s ability to handle pressure after win in France

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 01:00

Danny Care stirs pot as fallout continues between Munster and Harlequins

Murray brands late hit on Healy as ‘reckless’ with young outhalf ruled out of French trip

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 01:00

Ben Healy ruled out of Munster’s tough away day against Clermont

Stephen Larkham says Joey Carbery is progressing well but will not play before new year

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 15:10

Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major

Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 06:00

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

RG Snyman to decide on where to spend his ‘six to 12-month’ rehabilitation

Munster’s injury crisis deepens with Springbok star facing up to a year out

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 05:00

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Van Graan reassures Joey Carbery that Munster have his back

Ireland outhalf faces an ‘indefinite’ period of time on the sidelines with ankle injury

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 06:00

Joey Carbery to miss Munster restart but expected to return in September

Munster and Leinster return to training after squads pass Covid-19 tests

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 18:27

Munster unlikely to recruit new 10 after Bleyendaal forced to call time on career

Neck problem forces New Zealand-born outhalf to retire from playing at the age of 29

Thu May 21 2020 - 06:00

Schooled in rugby, Crowley’s curve continues upwards with some quality guidance

Ireland under-20 outhalf bent the ear of Ronan O’Gara as part of his education as a No 10

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00

Munster hoping JJ Hanrahan can make big Paris date

Should the outhalf fail to pass a fitness test, a European debut beckons for Ben Healy

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 01:02

Ireland have much to be proud of from U-20 Rugby World Championship

Slow start against New Zealand let Ireland down, but plenty of positives from campaign

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 06:00

Ireland show their battling qualities after early New Zealand blitz

Noel McNamara’s side mount comeback from 26-0 down before running out of steam

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 19:44

Ireland Under-20s side reshuffled for clash with Baby Blacks

McNamara makes seven changes for final assignment at U-20 World Championship

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00

Injuries make Ireland U20s’ Italian job even harder

Team need bonus-point victory to have chance of making last four at World Championship

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 01:00

Ireland battle on after red card before running out of steam

Australia score three tries in four-minute spell during second half

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 15:12

Ireland aiming to take a giant step towards World U20 semi-final

Coach McNamara makes two enforced changes for the clash with Australia

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 06:02

Ireland Under-20s forced into changes for Australia

Sean French and Iwan Hughes both ruled out of the remainder of the tournament

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 13:55

Ireland switch focus to Australia after bruising win

Under-20s hit the ground running against England and now face Australia on Saturday

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 15:18

Ireland Under-20s beat England for the second time in 2019

Grand Slam champions win their opening game of the Junior World Championship

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 22:06

Three debutants included in Ireland side for England opener

McNamara makes six changes to the team that beat arch rivals in the Six Nations

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 10:47

Opening clash against England a defining test for Ireland

Despite some injury woes, McNamara’s Six Nations winners remain in confident mood

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 06:00

Four of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to miss World Championships

Harry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World Championships

Wed May 15 2019 - 14:45