The Irish Times

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

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

Scannell and Tracy both looking to push on with international ambitions

Munster and Leinster hookers in line for St Stephen’s Day meeting at Thomond Park

Thu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00

Munster stage remarkable comeback win to raid Clermont fortress

Johann van Graan’s side overturn 19-point deficit to keep up unbeaten start to the season

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 20:24

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

David McMillan hat-trick delivers FAI Cup glory for Dundalk

Shamrock Rovers’ hopes of a double and unbeaten season quashed at the Aviva

Sun Dec 06 2020 - 21:59

Five academy players in Munster squad to take on Zebre

Michael Bradley has seen his options decimated for Monday’s trip to Thomond Park

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Shamrock Rovers get their reward as they look to finish season out as ‘invincibles’

Ronan Finn lifts Premier Division trophy after draw against St Patrick’s Athletic

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 22:05

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

Scoring a try by ground at the post is outlawed by World Rugby

New law will come into effect immediately and removes any advantage for attacking side

Tue May 12 2020 - 19:37

New man Marshall sees Shamrock Rovers past Waterford

Debutant creates one and scores the other as Rovers maintain their 100 per cent start

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 21:39

Gerry Thornley: Edinburgh’s upright antics must be nipped in the bud by World Rugby

Padding on post is there to protect players and tampering with it endangers their welfare

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 06:00

Munster bounce back from Cheetahs defeat with bonus-point win in Cork

Arno Botha gets over in the final minute to seal the fifth point for Johann van Graan’s side

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 21:44

Gerry Thornley: Long-term planning won't be a luxury for Andy Farrell

For all the talk of building toward 2023, now more than ever rugby is a results business

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 05:45

Munster brace for toughest test yet this season against in-form Cheetahs

Van Graan makes five changes to squad as province seek to keep unbeaten run intact

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30

Johann van Graan praises Munster’s depth after win in Italy

‘It’s great that so many of our squad are hitting form at the back end of the season’

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 12:56

Munster make 11 changes to their team for Benetton clash

Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 12:58

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Johann van Graan will stick with winning line-up against Edinburgh

Munster dig deep to see off Zebre, and Jack O’Donoghue’s return gives manager options

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 00:30

Jack O’Donoghue returns to Munster XV for Zebre visit

There are seven changes to the Munster side that faced Scarlets three weeks ago

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 13:05

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 20:20

Jack O’Donoghue in Munster squad for Ospreys trip

Billy Holland captains the side with six changes to the team from last weekend

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 14:00

Munster wear down Southern Kings but Chris Farrell limps off

Johann van Graan’s side pull away from South Africans after the break in Cork

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 21:59

Latest chapter in Munster and Gloucester’s storied history awaits

Continental drama kings must do things the hard way again as they travel to Kingsholm

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

Chris Farrell a major doubt for Ireland’s Grand Slam defence

Munster centre’s injury woes continue after picking up latest one in win over Connacht

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 06:00

Sports Review 2018: Lock, stock and barrel for a special Irish team

Win over New Zealand was even more memorable than the one in Chicago

Tue Dec 25 2018 - 15:00

Munster detect new pro-European stance from Castres

Johann Van Graan highlights specific threats posed by current French champions

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 06:00

Johann van Graan: Munster’s re-signing of 12 players is ‘brilliant’

Renewed contracts come ahead of Champions Cup meetings with old foes Castres

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 01:00

Munster have extended 12 of their players’ contracts

John Ryan has signed a three-year deal, and the others have signed two-year extensions

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 12:32

Tyler Bleyendaal to return for Munster after eight months out

Kiwi will captain the side for their Pro14 meeting with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 15:17

Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wings

Coach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekend

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

Cipriani red card tilts matters firmly in Munster’s direction

Carbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victory

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Wasteful Leinster brought rudely back down to earth

Champions falter in Toulouse while three serious injuries mar Munster’s victory

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00