The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle

If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win

Wed May 25 2022 - 06:00

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Leinster v Munster preview: Stakes higher for the men in red

For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

Munster likely to be without in-form O’Mahony for Leinster assignment

Van Graan looking for a victory to guarantee a home quarter-final at Thomond Park

Wed May 18 2022 - 07:00

Van Graan sets sights on home comforts against Leinster

Munster must beat Leinster this weekend to guarantee home quarter-final

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:15

Coombes returns to training but O’Mahony a doubt for Leinster clash

Mixed injury news for Munster ahead of this Saturday’s return trip to the Aviva Stadium

Mon May 16 2022 - 13:29

Mack Hansen signs new contract to stay with Connacht until 2025

Talented back one of four nominees for men’s XVs players’ player of the year

Wed May 11 2022 - 17:01

No shame in the manner of valiant Munster’s exit

Loss to Toulouse via the lottery of a penalty shoot-out perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat of all

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:00

Munster lose on penalties after thrilling clash with Toulouse

The teams couldn’t be separated after normal and extra-time at the Aviva Stadium

Sat May 07 2022 - 18:28

Kilcoyne to miss end of season and New Zealand tour with neck injury

O’Mahony returns to full training as Munster issue injury update ahead of Cardiff clash

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 11:30

URC preview: Wounded Ulster to come out fighting against Munster

Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00

Ulster vs Munster: Seven changes for Munster as hosts name Lowry at 10

Peter O’Mahony and Billy Burns both miss out on Friday night’s crucial URC interpro

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 12:21

Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’

Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 18:45

Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again

Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery play key roles as Exeter put to the sword

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 17:28

Munster will relish challenge of clawing back Exeter advantage at Thomond Park

All metrics point to a tight second-leg encounter against the English side

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00

Irish provinces have all to play for in second legs of Champions Cup last-16

Munster, Leinster and Ulster all playing at home with quarter-final places on the line

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00

Heroic goal-line stand gives Munster fighting chance at Thomond Park

Munster should have been dead and buried at half-time against Exeter but weren’t

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 20:19

Simon Zebo and Diarmuid Barron ruled out of Exeter clash

Munster duo forced to withdraw having come down with gastroenteritis problems

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 16:52

If ever there was a moment for Munster to Stand Up And Fight it is now

Big lads in Limerick are now choosing hurling instead of Munster rugby

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 17:45

Exeter vs Munster: O’Mahony and Carbery ruled out through injury

Ben Healy gets the nod at outhalf as Simon Zebo, Keith Earls and Mike Haley all return

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 12:58

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics

Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

Leinster expose the gap with Munster in bonus-point victory at Thomond Park

Leo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivals

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 21:19

Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdown

Carbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithful

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00

Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out

McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:15

Conor Murray adapting well to his new role as impact replacement

Irish scrumhalf says: ‘When you’re used to starting for a good while that’s still the aim’

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:01

Ireland wrap up Triple Crown with bonus-point win over Scotland

Conor Murray try completes comfortable victory to secure first silverware won on home soil since 2004

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 18:43

Six Nations: Ireland on cusp of winning first trophy on home soil in 18 years

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Andy Farrell: Ireland have too much respect for Scotland to be complacent

‘Our lads won’t have one minute’s thought about what’s going on in Paris’

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Sexton and Ireland still intent on expansive strategy

Despite some missed opportunities at Twickenham, captain insists Farrell’s men will try to perfect potent offloading game

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton: ‘Two years ago we would have lost that game’

Andy Farrell: ‘If you said this before the game, we would have snatched your hand off’

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 21:19

TV View: ‘Zero-craic Eddie’ sees the glass half-empty at Twickenham

Donal Lenihan went through the exultant highs and funereal lows in a draining 80 minutes

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 21:04

The world according to Eddie: Jones’ greatest hits with the media

England’s head coach has made a name for himself when it comes to his sharp quips

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 13:55

Peter O’Mahony praises learning environment cultivated by Andy Farrell

Munster backrow admits the Ireland-England rivalry is special ahead of London trip

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00

Farrell paying no attention to Jones’ mind games ahead of Twickenham trip

Ireland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injury