Stakes are high as Connacht host Munster with Champions Cup spots in sight
Province have turned Dexcom Stadium into something of a fortress in recent weeks
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‘We’re here to really compete at the top level’: Harry West living his dream with Connacht
Ballina man setting his sights on silverware as he lines out with his friends and heroes
Clayton McMillan staying on as Munster head coach is in the interest of both parties
At a time of instability, changing coaches is not ideal for Munster
Connacht make nine changes for interpro showdown with Munster
James Ryan to lead a much-changed Leinster side for home game against the Lions
Conor Murray: Leinster Rugby deserves more than social media cynicism
Leo Cullen’s frustration is visible, but the consistency of this Leinster era deserves more than social media cynicism
Ulster turn focus to league as they look to stay in the hunt for playoff place
Tight and tense occasion beckons in URC against table-topping Stormers
Munster fear Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley could be out for rest of season with injuries
Clayton McMillan said he was committed until end of season but ‘other people’ might make decision whether he remains for next season
Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley miss out as Munster name team to play Connacht
Fineen Wycherley has recovered from a knee injury to start in the pack along with Michael Ala’alatoa and Edwin Edogbo
‘No one’s been talking about it’: Munster players ignore external noise to focus on Connacht game
Province trying to put aside off-the-pitch controversy over appointment of Roger Randle
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Munster confirm Roger Randle will not join province as attack coach
Randle’s appointment had provoked disquiet among Munster supporters and activists due to an allegation of rape against Randle in 1997
John Hodnett’s four tries for Munster were matched with a brilliant display on the wing
Clayton McMillan hails openside flanker for doing a ‘good job’ against Ulster
Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong
Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending
Munster finally put plucky Ulster away in second half as injuries mount for both teams
John Hodnett ran in four tries and Alex Kendellen scored a hat-trick at Thomond Park
Paul O’Connell: ‘I see little difference between a Limerick rugby player and one from a Dublin private school’
Former Ireland, Munster and Lions captain Paul O’Connell talks to Róisín Ingle about how his life still revolves around rugby 10 years after retirement, his love of golf and the difficulties with Munster
Ulster’s young side show potential despite Munster defeat
Injuries forced rotational side, but Richie Murphy says some big hitters may be fit for next Saturday’s Challenge Cup semi-final
Munster 41 Ulster 14: Four-try John Hodnett leads Munster to comfortable win at Thomond Park
Young Ulster side start strong but couldn’t keep pace with hosts after the restart
Munster likely to remain the IRFU’s problem child no matter how they behave on the pitch
Even if they finish the season strongly and reach the Champions Cup, a reboot is needed after years of mismanagement at the province
Munster hold a powerful upper hand as injury-ravaged Ulster come to Limerick
Richie Murphy makes 15 changes from the side that lost to Leinster last weekend
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match
Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Clayton McMillan says Munster ‘can be better as an organisation’, but Ulster match the focus
Head coach hoping to build on comprehensive victory against Benetton in home URC clash with Ulster
Kerry let themselves down by not dealing with Michael Murphy after Dylan Casey punch
Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Tadhg Beirne says Munster focused on the present amid fallout from Roger Randle appointment
Three resigned from the Professional Game Committee over Munster’s hiring of attack coach, who will start next season
Ulster set to bring depleted squad for visit to Munster
Richie Murphy says province are ‘under pressure’ as several players picked up injuries against Leinster last week
Leinster dismiss pretenders Ulster, Connacht find consistency and Ireland women crush Italy
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Edwin Edogbo extends Munster contract until at least 2027
The 23-year-old Ireland international has scored seven tries in 29 appearances for province
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action
Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France
Munster survive Jack Crowley and Craig Casey yellows to take much-needed win in Benetton
Province jump to seventh in URC table with seven-try showing
Conor Murray: Noel McNamara coaches Europe’s best attack – the IRFU could benefit some day
Coaches such as McNamara, Ronan O’Gara and Felix Jones should be top of the list whenever Irish provinces are hiring
Munster must drown out outside noise for must-win game against Benetton
In-form Jack Crowley can make the difference in Italy
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