The Irish Times

Clermont triumphant despite Zebo’s first try for Racing

Stade Francais register second victory while Toulon bottom of the table after second loss

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:20

Encouraging start for Zebo and O’Connell in France

Zebo at fullback as Racing triumph in Toulon while Stade hammer Jackson’s Perpignan

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 05:45

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00

Referees announced for Champions and Challenge Cup

Romain Poite and JP Doyle will be the men in the middle for European semi-finals

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 12:05

Rugby’s wild geese: the Irish in England and France

Transfers to English Premiership and French Top 14 now more difficult for Irish players

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00

Dave Foley to join up with Simon Mannix at Pau

The 28-year-old lock will leave Munster after 84 appearances since his debut in 2010

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 15:28

Jono Gibbes signs three-year contract extension with Clermont Auvergne

Munster confirm the departure of 11 players ahead of the new season

Thu Jun 04 2015 - 16:36

Running of Glasgow too much for Munster

Munster played into Glasgow’s hands with an aimless kicking game

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 12:02

Pro12 final is fitting finale in CJ Stander’s stand-out season

South African says he wants to win today’s match for the Munster fans and ‘for Paul’

Sat May 30 2015 - 01:00

Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray ruled out of Pro 12 final

Hurley will captain province against Glasgow at Ravenhill with Zebo cleared fit to play

Fri May 29 2015 - 12:55

Munster’s good form should see them through

Donnacha Ryan may make return from bench against Ospreys

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 15:40

Munster welcome back Keith Earls and Ian Keatley

Anthony Foley names a strong side for visit of Cardiff Blues at newly refurbished Musgrave Park

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 13:39

Ian Keatley returns for Munster to face Cardiff Blues

Leinster retain six starters from team that sealed European progression against Quins

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 13:33

Tommy O’Donnell answers Ireland call

Seán O’Brien’s injury gives Tipperary backrow a chance to shine against Italy

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 01:00

Munster make eight changes for sold-out clash with Leinster at Thomond Park

Leinster change six for St Stephen’s Day game that will see Richardt Strauss make his 100th appearance

Wed Dec 24 2014 - 13:04

Munster make eight changes for trip to play Glasgow

Ulster change two for game against Ospreys at Liberty Stadium

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 17:53

Munster dazed and confused as Thomond breached again

Another home defeat, in front of poor crowd at Thomond Park, keeps pressure on Foley

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 20:50

Paul O’Connell to line out for Munster against Zebre

Tommy Bowe and Paddy Jackson make first starts for Ulster away to Cardiff

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 11:33

Andrew Smith makes first competitive start for Munster

Simon Zebo named on the left wing as the Munster era under Anthony Foley’s coaching baton gets under way

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 13:17

Ireland romp to victory over Uruguay

The emerging Irish side have won their opening two matches in Bucharest

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 16:36

Mike McCarthy to lead Emerging Ireland in Romania

26-strong squad includes five full internationals

Mon May 26 2014 - 17:38

Munster make four changes for Pro12 semi-final

Glasgow will be without Stuart Hogg and Duncan Weir for the match at Scotstoun

Thu May 15 2014 - 15:22

Ulster take advantage of error-strewn Munster

Rob Penney’s side travel to Glasgow for tough semi-final clash

Sat May 10 2014 - 20:52

Seán Dougall believes Munster will bounce back after Toulon defeat

Joint-leading tackler says stats mean nothing when your team is beaten

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00

Hanrahan fit enough to make Munster bench

Bryan Habana to start for Toulon in the Heineken Cup semi-final in Marseilles on Sunday

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 13:34

Munster make seven changes to face Glasgow

Peter O’Mahony’s operation a ‘great success’, says Rob Penney

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 13:17

Munster back on top with Ospreys win

Rob Penney’s side run in three tries to pick up a victory at Liberty Stadium

Sun Feb 23 2014 - 18:34

Munster boosted by return of Ireland trio for Ospreys game

Donnacha Ryan and Tommy O’Donnell both start in the pack, as fullback Felix Jones returns

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 12:56

Conor Murray back in the reckoning for Munster

Scrumhalf has been out for four weeks with a knee injury, Simon Zebo also back in training

Mon Jan 06 2014 - 14:09

Munster make 14 changes for Connacht clash

Outhalf JJ Hanrahan the only player to remain from side that started against Scarlets

Thu Dec 26 2013 - 13:01

Munster make four changes for Perpignan rematch

Donnacha Ryan to start alongside Paul O’Connell, Cathal Sheridan comes in for the injured Conor Murray

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 12:20

Job done for Munster but plenty of room for improvement in return tie

Injury to Conor Murray a concern but misfiring lineout is the biggest worry

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00

Munster go top as Perpignan suffer from travel sickness

Munster enjoy facile win over French side but performance far from perfect at Thomond Park

Sun Dec 08 2013 - 14:59

Olding moves to fullback for Ulster

Munster coach Rob Penney makes wholesale changes for the trip to Glasgow

Thu Oct 24 2013 - 14:42