The Irish Times

European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Sat May 07 2022 - 01:00

Kilcoyne to miss end of season and New Zealand tour with neck injury

O’Mahony returns to full training as Munster issue injury update ahead of Cardiff clash

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 11:30

Van Graan admits Munster will need to juggle playing resources in coming weeks

Trip to play Ulster on Friday the eighth of 10 games in succession

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 15:02

Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00

Simon Zebo and Diarmuid Barron ruled out of Exeter clash

Munster duo forced to withdraw having come down with gastroenteritis problems

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 16:52

Primary objective for wounded Munster will be to bring back a tie

Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery, Coombes, Kilcoyne and Tadhg Beirne all miss out

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 08:00

James Coughlan: Munster should have succession plan in place already

Toulon coach’s old club are facing three seasons without reaching the quarter-finals

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 07:00

If ever there was a moment for Munster to Stand Up And Fight it is now

Big lads in Limerick are now choosing hurling instead of Munster rugby

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 17:45

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics

Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

Van Graan not taking risks on fitness ahead of Leinster clash

A win for Munster in URC encounter would be timely with Champions Cup tie coming up

Fri Apr 01 2022 - 01:00

Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdown

Carbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithful

Wed Mar 30 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

Six Nations: Ireland on cusp of winning first trophy on home soil in 18 years

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Scars of 2010 linger as Sexton targets ‘special’ Triple Crown

Ireland captain focused on producing a good performance against ‘dangerous’ Scotland

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 18:41

Farrell paying no attention to Jones’ mind games ahead of Twickenham trip

Ireland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injury

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: It is a fair question to ask now if rugby in Italy is sustainable

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 06:00

Munster look to get back to winning ways against Edinburgh

Johann van Graan’s side need to make up ground in Pro14 playoff race

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 06:00

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

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

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Dave Kilcoyne relishing another spicy encounter with Castres

Munster meeting familiar rivals at Thomond Park, but they won’t be complacent

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00

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

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

Ireland 71 USA 10: How the Irish players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 21:34

Ireland blood four new caps as team named for USA clash

Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 13:28

Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 17:54

James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:32

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Munster rest their Lions as they hunt down Zebre in Italy

CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

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

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

Pro14 final: Munster won’t die wondering in bid to end trophy drought

Leinster have the winning habit and a bench which could prove key in fraught endgame

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Gavin Coombes and Scott Penny could lay down markers in Pro14 final

Coaches face tough decisions with Ireland players returning and heavy schedule

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 06:00