The Irish Times

James Cronin set to join Leicester Tigers after one season with Biarritz

The former Munster prop played 144 times for that team over the course of his eight seasons there, and won three caps for Ireland

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 21:55

Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded

Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls through

Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Connacht chasing James Cronin after Munster released him

Province’s need to sign is acute given Denis Buckley’s unfortunate ACL injury

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 11:26

CJ Stander signs off at Thomond Park as Munster fight back to down Cardiff

Tommy O’Donnell and James Cronin also bid farewell to ground in thriller

Fri May 28 2021 - 22:03

Munster know it’s win or bust as Cardiff come to Thomond

Failing to justify 18-point favouritism against Connacht was a setback for van Graan’s side

Fri May 28 2021 - 06:00

Rainbow Cup gives Munster a new gold dream to chase after

Squad ‘seriously’ focused on winning trophy despite injuries and defeat to Connacht

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Graham Rowntree allays fears over Conor Murray’s leg injury

Scrumhalf will miss home game against Cardiff with ‘low-grade’ injury

Tue May 25 2021 - 15:37

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00

Tomás O’Leary says Munster will be all in for Pro14 final

Former Heineken Cup and Magners League winner confident ahead of Leinster showdown

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 05:00

Joey Carbery in Munster XV for first time since January 2020

Irish outhalf one of seven changes for the visit of Scarlets on Friday night

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 13:04

Munster must contain Clermont’s lethal back three to stand any chance

French side ran in seven tries against Bristol Bears in stunning opening display

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00

Munster battle their way past Harlequins in feisty Thomond Park scuffle

Inaccuracies cost home side a bonus point against a side that had three players sinbinned

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 19:58

Munster can make the most of home comforts against Harlequins

Two-time European champions set to start with a win despite lack of Thomond roar

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00

Munster earn bank holiday bonus in entertaining Thomond Park tussle

Johann van Graan might have a few issues with porous home defence against Cardiff

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 22:28

Van Graan salutes Munster’s true grit after another great escape

Healy lands late conversion to seal patched-up squad’s late comeback

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 06:00

Déjà vu all over again for Munster against Leinster

Defending champions into Pro14 final as Munster fail to make most of opportunities

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 21:58

Will Connors starts as Leinster and Munster name their XVs

Mike Haley is back in the Munster squad but there’s no return for Furlong, Leavy or Ryan

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 12:28

Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date

Tadhg Beirne returns from injury to partner Fineen Wycherley in the secondrow

Sat Aug 29 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

Munster’s luck continues to bottom out as Leinster enjoy happier return

Injuries to RG Snyman and Dave Kilcoyne will test Johann van Graan’s strategic reach

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 06:00

Dan McFarland kicking himself and Andy Friend kicking on

Connacht prove they’re far from misfits with winning return at ghostly Aviva Stadium

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 05:00

Leinster edge Munster as rugby makes thrilling return

Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 22:21

Ryan Baird named in Leinster XV as Munster duo set for debut

Damian de Allende and RG Snyman named in Munster team for Aviva Stadium clash

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 13:44

Van Graan says Carbery will only make Munster return when ‘he’s 100% ready’

Coach says Ireland outhalf remains in line to return at some stage in September

Fri Jul 17 2020 - 06:00

James Cronin anti-doping case may be reopened

He received one-month ban after taking banned substance following pharmacy mix-up

Thu Jul 16 2020 - 06:00

Jack O’Donoghue reaches a crossroads of sorts but with a clear plan to push on

Versatile Munster backrow is desperate to add to his two Ireland caps in the coming years

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00

Ian Flanagan settling into Munster role after a challenging start

New CEO says province would be opposed to summer rugby global calendar may bring

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 05:00

The Offload: The ‘team of us’ philosophy uncovered

Kiss, kiss: how athletes and reporters greet each other after being kept apart for so long

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 10:00

Munster chief says ‘no significant fault or blame attached’ to James Cronin

Ireland prop received a one-month doping suspension after a pharmacy mix-up

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 17:51

Gerry Thornley: James Cronin’s doping ban has left a bad taste

Munster player was not culpable, but fallout from the case means it won’t go away soon

Tue May 12 2020 - 06:00

Sport Ireland to make decision on James Cronin appeal this week

Dr Una May says cost will not determine if case is taken or not

Mon May 11 2020 - 06:00

James Cronin case puts Munster in uncomfortable position

The prop is the latest Munster player to become embroiled in a doping scandal

Fri May 01 2020 - 06:30

Sport Ireland considering appeal of Cronin case due to apparent leniency of penalty

Munster prop will not miss any playing time due to Covid-19 after receiving one-month ban

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 06:00