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Connacht sign Alex Wootton from Munster on season-long loan
Connacht sign Alex Wootton from Munster on season-long loan
Wootton will be bidding to recapture the heights of his breakthrough 2017-18 season, when he was a regular starter for Munster and finished the term as top-try-scorer on nine tries.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Long road ahead but Peter O’Mahony’s mind on Leinster
Long road ahead but Peter O’Mahony’s mind on Leinster
With a season still to complete and a new campaign to follow straight after, a long road lies ahead for Ireland’s rugby players. Yet the first game back is the only one Peter O’Mahony is concerned about.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Peter O'Mahony on RG Snyman: 'I've never seen anything like it. He's an incredible specimen'
Peter O'Mahony on RG Snyman: 'I've never seen anything like it. He's an incredible specimen'
Peter O'Mahony has seen the impact overseas signings can have on Irish provinces, transforming them from contenders to champions and the Munster captain thinks the arrival of RG Snyman and Damian de Allende can have a similarly positive effect.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Peter O’Mahony thinks timely shutdown will extend his playing career
Peter O’Mahony thinks timely shutdown will extend his playing career
“I'd played a huge amount of games in the space of four or five years and it was taking its toll.”

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Van Graan: Munster learning lessons on return to rugby from NZ and Australia
Van Graan: Munster learning lessons on return to rugby from NZ and Australia
Johann van Graan has praised his Munster players for embracing the “opportunity” of a return to rugby under unique circumstances following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Munster step up prep work for PRO14 derbies under strict conditions
Munster step up prep work for PRO14 derbies under strict conditions
The Munster squad stepped up preparations on Monday for the return of the Guinness PRO14 campaign in August as they trained for the first time in groups of up to 14 players at the High Performance Centre in Limerick.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

‘Munster is all of Munster. We want it to be right across the six counties’ - Ian Flanagan
‘Munster is all of Munster. We want it to be right across the six counties’ - Ian Flanagan
Having only one Limerick man in the current Munster academy? That is not a cause for concern but a positive sign of a successful, province-wide rugby development programme, Munster chief executive Ian Flanagan insisted this week.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

SeĂĄn McCullough elected Munster Branch president
SeĂĄn McCullough elected Munster Branch president
Nenagh RFC's SeĂĄn McCullough was tonight elected as the new President of the Munster Branch of the IRFU.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Munster in ‘relatively serious’ discussions over Thomond Park naming rights
Munster in ‘relatively serious’ discussions over Thomond Park naming rights
The return to Thomond Park cannot come quick enough for Munster chief executive Ian Flanagan and nor can the selling of the famous stadium’s naming rights.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Munster taking positives from James Cronin anti-doping ban
Munster taking positives from James Cronin anti-doping ban
Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan lauded reviews into the process of dealing with the James Cronin case as “very thorough”.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Munster fans have to wait for first sight of star duo Snyman and De Allende
Munster fans have to wait for first sight of star duo Snyman and De Allende
Supporters eager for a glimpse of World Cup winners RG Snyman and Damian de Allende in Munster training gear will have to be patient a little longer.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

De Allende to be fit for Munster's PRO14 restart; Carbery set September return date
De Allende to be fit for Munster's PRO14 restart; Carbery set September return date
Munster are expecting World Cup winner Damian de Allende to recover from a short-term injury in time to make his debut for the province when professional rugby returns to action in August but Joey Carbery will have to wait another month.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Conor Murray: Coronavirus shutdown could add two years to my career
Conor Murray: Coronavirus shutdown could add two years to my career
Time in lockdown has solidified Conor Murray's ambitions to end his career on a high and the Munster scrum-half believes the province has now got all the ingredients to claim its first silverware since a Celtic League title in 2011.

Sun, 14 Jun, 2020

Munster among iconic sports clubs looking to break new ground
Munster among iconic sports clubs looking to break new ground
Education, esports, and tech data may not seem like a natural fit for your favourite club but these are some of the areas that teams as varied as Munster, the New York Mets, and Barcelona are branching into at a time when sport looks to absorb the loss of its traditional income streams.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

James Cronin incident could have happened ‘to the man on the street’, says Munster CEO
James Cronin incident could have happened ‘to the man on the street’, says Munster CEO
Munster CEO Ian Flanagan has confirmed that the province has reviewed its anti-doping protocols in the wake of James Cronin's recent one-month ban and added that the dispensing error at the heart of the matter could have happened to “the man on the street”.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Munster fans can relive their greatest European games this weekend
Munster fans can relive their greatest European games this weekend
Subscribers will get to relive the 2006 and 2008 Heineken Cup final victories over Biarritz and Toulouse, as well as the 2006 semi-final victory over Leinster and the 2003 'Miracle Match' against Gloucester at Thomond Park.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Jerry Flannery to return to coaching with Harlequins
Jerry Flannery to return to coaching with Harlequins
Jerry Flannery says his partner Katy being from Guildford, half-an-hour from Harlequins' London base, should also help with the transition.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Munster Rugby not at any more of a financial disadvantage than other provinces
Munster Rugby not at any more of a financial disadvantage than other provinces
Munster’s repayments on the €11.7 million loan it received from the IRFU towards the €42m redevelopment of Thomond Park in 2008 no longer appears to be the millstone it has been perceived to be in some quarters, writes Simon Lewis.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Munster fans showing support by waiving right to a refund
Munster fans showing support by waiving right to a refund
The supermarket slogan “Every Little Helps” is starting to add up for Munster Rugby with a number of Supporters Club members taking to Twitter to declare their decisions to forego the offer of refunds or credit for the last four home games of the 2019-20 season.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Diarmuid Barron promoted to Munster senior squad as Jack Crowley joins academy
Diarmuid Barron promoted to Munster senior squad as Jack Crowley joins academy
Munster has announced its academy make-up for next season.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

The day Peter Stringer pulled a fast one as Munster finally got over the line
The day Peter Stringer pulled a fast one as Munster finally got over the line
The 2006 Heineken Cup final is poised at ten apiece. Peter Stringer is poised at the base of a scrum. This week's 'Moment In Time' sees Brendan O'Brien revisit one of the most famous scores in the history of Irish sport.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Munster prop Brian Scott forced to retire after 18-month injury battle
Munster prop Brian Scott forced to retire after 18-month injury battle
“I’m devastated to be finishing my career prematurely.”

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Ronan O'Gara: Have we seen the last of 'coach-in-waiting' Tyler Bleyendaal at Munster?
Ronan O'Gara: Have we seen the last of 'coach-in-waiting' Tyler Bleyendaal at Munster?
Ronan O'Gara shares his thoughts on "coach-in-waiting" Bleyendaal upon his retirement from playing.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Tyler Bleyendaal forced to retire on medical grounds
Tyler Bleyendaal forced to retire on medical grounds
Tyler Bleyendaal has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect following a long struggle with neck injuries, Munster Rugby announced on Wednesday.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Damian de Allende settling into life in Limerick
Damian de Allende settling into life in Limerick
Munster Rugby have confirmed that new signings Damian de Allende, RG Snyman, Matt Gallagher, and Roman Salanoa will join the province on July 1.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Munster sign Salanoa as Arnold and Oliver exit for Connacht
Munster sign Salanoa as Arnold and Oliver exit for Connacht
Munster announced the signing of exciting young Leinster tighthead prop Roman Salanoa as Sammy Arnold and Conor Oliver's exits from the province were confirmed on Monday.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Sport Ireland will not appeal James Cronin doping ban
Sport Ireland will not appeal James Cronin doping ban
Sport Ireland will not appeal the one month ban which Munster and Ireland prop James Cronin incurred for a doping violation to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Arno Botha leaves Munster to rejoin Bulls
Arno Botha leaves Munster to rejoin Bulls
The explosive back-row was Munster's top try-scorer this season.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Munster follow NASA's footsteps in reaching for the stars
Munster follow NASA's footsteps in reaching for the stars
Plays and books have been written about Munster rugby's most elevating moments so maybe it shouldn't come as a huge surprise to find that the province now finds itself in the company of organisations as stellar as the Royal Shakespeare Company and NASA.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Sam Whitelock: 'Munster v the Crusaders sounds pretty cool'
Sam Whitelock: 'Munster v the Crusaders sounds pretty cool'
The All Black centurion has backed proposals for a world club tournament.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Judicial officer who heard James Cronin’s anti-doping violation case defends decision
Judicial officer who heard James Cronin’s anti-doping violation case defends decision
The judicial officer who heard James Cronin’s anti-doping violation case has defended his decision to hand the Munster player a one-month suspension.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Trio of All Blacks legends want Thomond Park back in touring mix
Trio of All Blacks legends want Thomond Park back in touring mix
A trio of All Blacks legends has called for New Zealand to return to midweek tour fixtures and put the likes of Thomond Park back on the itinerary in the post-pandemic world.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Sport Ireland yet to make decision on James Cronin appeal
Sport Ireland yet to make decision on James Cronin appeal
Sport Ireland has yet to decide if it will appeal the one-month suspension imposed on Munster forward James Cronin for an anti-doping violation committed late last year.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Sport Ireland still to decide if it will appeal James Cronin doping violation ban
Sport Ireland still to decide if it will appeal James Cronin doping violation ban
Sport Ireland are still reviewing the James Cronin doping violation decision and have yet to decide whether they will appeal his one-month suspension to the Court of Arbitration in Sport.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Munster players talking rugby again
Munster players talking rugby again
Rugby is back on the agenda for Munster players — at least talking about it. Coach Stephen Larkham says the province this week added online coaching sessions to the squad’s individual fitness and conditioning programmes.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Former Munster lock Hayes and Cairns named AIL top try-scorers
Former Munster lock Hayes and Cairns named AIL top try-scorers
Cork Constitution second-row Brian Hayes and Ballynahinch winger Aaron Cairns will share the honour of top try-scorer in the 2019/20 Energia All-Ireland League.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Ronan O'Gara: I was no Beauden Barrett or Dan Carter, so

Ronan O'Gara: I was no Beauden Barrett or Dan Carter, so

Get your compass readings and timepieces out. We are about to return to one of the most vexed items in this increasingly scrambled head of mine, writes Ronan O'Gara

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

When Munster prevailed on Irish rugby’s biggest day
When Munster prevailed on Irish rugby’s biggest day
It was the biggest game of rugby ever seen in Ireland, Leinster and Munster meeting in Europe for the first time and in a Heineken Cup semi-final no less.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Break from action 'invaluable' for new Munster coaches — Murphy
Break from action 'invaluable' for new Munster coaches — Murphy
Ireland’s lockdown could provide an upside for Munster’s new coaching team as the province prepares to return to action later this year.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

James Cronin case a valuable reminder for all players, says Murphy
James Cronin case a valuable reminder for all players, says Murphy
James Cronin’s “unintentional anti-doping violation” can serve as a valuable reminder for fellow players of the importance of personal diligence regarding prescribed medicines, former Munster team-mate Johne Murphy has said.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

JJ Hanrahan: 'I was completely out of the squad. That was rock bottom for me'
JJ Hanrahan: 'I was completely out of the squad. That was rock bottom for me'
Munster’s JJ Hanrahan hit “rock bottom” when he was axed for last season’s European Cup quarter-final after playing “the worst game of rugby of my life”.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

James Cronin suspended after taking banned substance due to pharmacy 'dispensing error'
James Cronin suspended after taking banned substance due to pharmacy 'dispensing error'
The Munster prop has been suspended for one month.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Van Graan kept busy co-ordinating Munster squad from his living room
Van Graan kept busy co-ordinating Munster squad from his living room
Johann van Graan says Munster players are working at home in three-week blocks as part of their remote training programme.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

How Munster came to embrace the world of Esports
How Munster came to embrace the world of Esports
“Esports is just an extension of the Munster brand and if that allows us in the long term to have more followers and more people coming to our games, then great.”

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

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