The Irish Times

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

Leinster expose the gap with Munster in bonus-point victory at Thomond Park

Leo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivals

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 21:19

Chris Cloete to leave Munster for Bath next season

He will follow outgoing boss and fellow South African Johann van Graan to English club

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 13:26

Munster fall to a late defeat at Ellis Park against the Lions

This is a second loss in a row in South Africa and a fourth defeat of their URC campaign

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 14:36

Lions vs Munster: Damian de Allende returns to starting line-up

Munster look to end South African tour on high after last weekend’s defeat to the Bulls

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 12:53

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

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

Munster check on some key playing resources ahead of hectic schedule

No dates set for return of Keith Earls, Damian de Allende and Jason Jenkins

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

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

Stephen Larkham and Munster remain wary of potent Wasps threat

Sunday’s visitors ended Leicester’s long unbeaten run and also beat the champions Toulouse last weekend

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 06:01

Damian de Allende and Joey Carbery remain out of action for Munster

Munster confirm defence coach JP Ferreira is to join Johann van Graan at Bath

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 14:25

Johann van Graan reaffirms commitment to Munster ahead of Castres clash

Coach scotches any notion he would quit the province before the end of his contract in June

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 06:42

De Allende remains a concern but Kleyn returns for Munster

Centre unlikely to feature in Champions Cup clash against Castres

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 15:43

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

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Rusty Munster go back to basics to hold off challenge of dogged Castres

Johann van Graan happy with nine-point haul from opening two games in Europe

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00

Munster delighted to be bursting their bubbles after testing time

Full squad will get together at training on Tuesday for the first time in over two months

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00

Backs to the wall, Munster have a free shot to take the sting out of Wasps

Munster will give their all but a victory looks beyond a team with five debutants

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

Chris Farrell returns to full training in boost to Munster after tough week

Academy fullback Jonathan Wren also returns to training after a leg injury

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 17:28

Munster face test of mettle and resources ahead of European opener against Wasps

Province likely to seek reinforcements from within despite having option to recruit in players

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 06:00