The Irish Times

Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South Africa

The fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacements

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:02

Gerry Thornley: Munster still have the belief they can change the narrative

Van Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable position

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 10:30

Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reach

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Munster blocking out external criticism after much-needed Ulster win

Province’s style of play came in for heavy criticism after Connacht loss last weekend

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:00

Johann van Graan non-committal on prospect of Murray return

Andy Friend says missed offside for Chris Cloete’s try on Saturday was inexcusable

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 05:01

Keith Earls moves to fill Munster’s midfield shortfall

URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way

Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 09:28

Munster hope to benefit from return of Zebo and Thomond crowd as they face Sharks

Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:21

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56

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

Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

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

Munster get over slow start to claim bonus-point win over Benetton

Coach Johann van Graan made 13 changes ahead of Pro 14 decider against Leinster

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 20:25

Potent twin threats give Scotland an exciting extra dimension

Hogg and Russell the most dangerous, X-factor backs Scottish rugby has produced in two decades

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 08:00

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01

Munster seek quick return to winning ways

Van Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to Treviso

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 01:00

Regrets for Munster as Leinster find a way, again

Home advantage was diluted by the absence of fans as conditions played their part

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 07:00

Munster back to winning ways after frantic finish out west

A last-gasp match-winning try eluded in-form Connacht team at the Sportsground

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 22:18

Ben Healy ruled out of Munster’s tough away day against Clermont

Stephen Larkham says Joey Carbery is progressing well but will not play before new year

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 15:10

Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes helps Munster rout Ospreys

22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the sword

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 17:35

Munster leave Wales with a win but no bonus point

Two disallowed second half tries from Darren Sweetnam left the visitors frustrated

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 16:45

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

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

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

RG Snyman’s knee injury ‘looks pretty serious’

The Springbok lock was forced off with a knee injury after just seven minutes

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 22:41

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

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Van Graan reassures Joey Carbery that Munster have his back

Ireland outhalf faces an ‘indefinite’ period of time on the sidelines with ankle injury

Wed Aug 19 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

Andrew Conway diary: In search of a competitive edge

Training alone is strange but reading about sporting greats can provide useful insights

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 06:00

Niall Scannell and Jack O’Donoghue ruled out of Ospreys clash

Munster head coach Johann van Grann has named his team for Saturday’s Pro14 match

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 12:25