The Irish Times

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’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby

Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow

Sat May 21 2022 - 21:50

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

Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challenge

Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing

Mon Apr 04 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

Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes released from Ireland squad

Internationals will be available for Munster’s clash with Dragons at the weekend

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 19:19

URC making it more difficult for Irish provinces to blood young players

Shrinking of talent pool could prove to be counterproductive for Irish rugby in the future

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 06:30

Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Farrell’s conservative Ireland squad is a big chance missed

Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

Munster make 11 changes as youngsters get their chance against Scarlets

Jack O’Donoghue switches from openside to blindside and captains the young side

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 12:55

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

Stephen Larkham: ‘It could have been a lot worse so there’s a lot of relief’

Australian talks of relief that fire pit incident did not have more serious consequences

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 06:00

Rainbow Cup gives Munster a new gold dream to chase after

Squad ‘seriously’ focused on winning trophy despite injuries and defeat to Connacht

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Graham Rowntree allays fears over Conor Murray’s leg injury

Scrumhalf will miss home game against Cardiff with ‘low-grade’ injury

Tue May 25 2021 - 15:37

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

Stephen Larkham stresses the positive as Munster rebuild for Toulouse test

Senior coach says side will work on fundamentals ahead of European clash at Thomond Park

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: I do not hate this Munster team – that should worry their supporters

The clarity that Leinster displayed in the Pro 14 Final was down to superior coaching

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony remains Munster’s key injury concern ahead of Toulouse clash

Stephen Larkham gives his reaction to Pro 14 final defeat to Leinster

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 15:56

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

Joey Carbery in Munster XV for first time since January 2020

Irish outhalf one of seven changes for the visit of Scarlets on Friday night

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 13:04

The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrong

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 06:00

Van Graan admits Munster will ‘take our time’ with Carbery comeback

Head coach has positive news on RG Snyman as he pays warm tribute to Billy Holland

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 15:07

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

Stuart Lancaster impressed with Munster’s trajectory

Postponement means sides will now have to wait to match up against each other

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David Nucifora

All Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown places

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 09:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Fans would benefit from a peek behind the iron curtain

Behind the scenes access is important as it helps create and keep a new fan base

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 06:00

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can

Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Reincarnation of ‘Rog’ in a Tipp fella’s skin

Johann van Graan has been holding out for a hero and Ben Healy delivered on Saturday

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 06:00

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

John O’Sullivan: IRFU must recognise vital role of clubs in rugby's return

Union will need a competitive match environment to keep players ticking over

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:40

Joey Carbery to miss Munster restart but expected to return in September

Munster and Leinster return to training after squads pass Covid-19 tests

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 18:27

Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giants

Ireland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height terms

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:35