The Irish Times

My Sporting Passion: Carmel O’Connor on her love for Munster rugby

‘There’s a real core of down-to-earth people who have been following it all their lives’

Thu May 27 2021 - 06:00

Alex McHenry chips in to add his name to Munster’s cause

Son of former golf pro John becomes 54th player used by Johann van Graan this season

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 06:00

Munster’s Ronan O’Mahony is retiring with immediate effect

The winger sustained a broken leg and dislocated ankle against Treviso two years

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 18:12

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:04

Mike Haley believes Munster move was a case of perfect timing

The 24-year-old made the move to Munster with big games like today's against Exeter in mind

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00

Conor Murray primed for first appearance of the season

Chris Farrell also in line to make his comeback when Munster take on Zebre

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Conor Murray is back in the Munster squad for Italian job

Munster and Ireland scrumhalf set to make his return for Sunday’s trip to take on Zebre

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:26

Conor Murray could make Munster return against Zebre

Murray and Chris Farrell could be eligible to play in Sunday's Pro14 match in Italy

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 06:00

Munster confirm Conor Murray back in full training

Scrumhalf could make first appearance of the season in Pro14 trip to play Zebre

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 13:09

Peter O’Mahony a concern for Munster

Munster captain a doubt for final pool game against Castres

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 14:34

Niall Scannell and Tommy O’Donnell add to Munster injury woes

Fallout from defeat to Ulster in Belfast significant for Johann van Graan’s side

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 15:01

Injury-plagued Munster up against it as they host Leicester

New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 07:00

Munster’s Conor Murray may feature against Connacht

Injured scrumhalf’s progress has been slow but Rassie Erasmus hopeful of his return

Tue May 02 2017 - 01:00

Darren Sweetnam grabs two tries as Munster book home semi-final

Bonus-point win in Italy sets up a Thomond Park Pro12 semi-final on May 20th

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 21:29

Munster get over the line against Glasgow

Rassie Erasmus’s side forced to live on their nerves in frantic finish at Musgrave Park

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 22:37

Parma hammering as Munster score 50 against Zebre

Ronan O’Mahony and James Cronin both grab two tries in rout

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 17:56

Munster sign Springbok Jean Deysel after double injury setback

Dave Foley and Jean Kleyn are both missing from the second row as Deysel comes in

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 12:09

Iron men of Irish rugby: Resilient Niyi Adelokun sets the pace

Connacht winger has had more game time this year than any player in four provinces

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 06:45

Munster destroy Dragons to keep ahead of the pack

Full house in Cork witnesses cracking display from Rassie Erasmus’s side

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 21:46

Munster back on top after hard fought win in Edinburgh

Ronan O’Mahony scores first-half try at Myreside

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 21:51

Irish quintet take places on bench for Munster's rescheduled trip

Dave Kilcoyne, Billy Holland, Tommy O’Donnell and Rory Scannell all involved

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 13:59

Liam Toland: Munster have turned adversity to advantage

The province’s defensive systems will be put to the test in clash with Glasgow Warriors

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 05:50

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Munster do Anthony Foley proud as they trounce Racing 92

Rassie Erasmus’s side claim bonus point with performance of ruthless efficiency in Paris

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 18:06

Francis Saili to make first start of season against depleted Connacht

Munster welcome back All Blacks star as table toppers take on champions in Galway

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 13:11

Pro12’s premier derby ends in one-sided Munster win

Munster open up five point gap at top of the table after comfortable Thomond Park win

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 21:56

Francis Saili back in Munster squad for Leinster battle

Munster centre to make return in sold out St Stephen’s day fixture at Thomond Park

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 13:06

Munster trounce Treviso and give Erasmus a happy headache

Team on top form means selection for Europe may involve tough decisions

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 01:00

Munster continue fine run of form with home win

Munster go top of the Pro12 table after their bonus point win over Treviso

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 16:43

Munster go back to the future to claim famous win over Maori All Blacks

Packed Thomond Park witnesses another stirring occasion as old school wins through

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 22:11

Ulster determined to settle score with Munster

Munster have good recent record in Belfast but history is against them maintaining it

Fri Oct 28 2016 - 07:15

Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to Foley

Munster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond Park

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 16:53

A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win is

Rassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of Racing

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Rassie Erasmus unhappy at gifting scores to Leinster

‘It wasn’t like it was good attacking play that led to us giving the 14 points away’

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 17:20