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<p>Ireland prop Michael Milne. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

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Munster duo Loughman and Milne going head-to-head for loosehead berth

Milne, who is set to turn 27 on matchday this week, made his Test debut last summer against Georgia, earning his second cap the following week in Portugal having joined Munster from Leinster, initially on loan, last April.

<p>Munster's Tom Wood his brother Gordon, friends and family after the match. Pic: Paul Currie/Impho</p>

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Tom Wood 'proud' as he becomes third generation Munster player

<p>DOWN TO BUSINESS: Michael Milne and the Irish Examiner's Simon Lewis chatting at Ireland's Six Nations prep camp at Quinta do Lago on the Algarve. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Michael Milne: Gym sessions? 'You're remembered for the games you play'

Tempers flare between both sides 30/1/2026

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Munster threaten second half comeback but come up short against in-form Glasgow Warriors

SRonan O'Gara: What happened to Anthony Foley could so easily have happened to Uini Atonio

Munster Schools Senior Cup: Mulvihill lands late, late kick as CBC pickpocket Glenstal Abbey

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Munster Schools Senior Cup: Mulvihill lands late, late kick as CBC pickpocket Glenstal Abbey

Tom Wood speaks to media 20/1/2026

Munster boss Clayton McMillan 'sees a lot of Stephen Larkham' in teenager Tom Wood

The 19-year-old, who has been selected on the bench for Friday’s URC clash with Glasgow Warriors, is set to follow in the footsteps of his dad Keith and grandfather Gordon by playing for Munster.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Tom Wood and George Hadden 26/1/2026

Son of Keith Wood set for Munster debut as McMillan names squad for Glasgow clash

Wood is one of two academy players in the squad with 21-year-old Seán Edogbo keeping his place in an unchanged back row along with Ruadhán Quinn (22) and Brian Gleeson (21).

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

'Clinical' Castletroy seal Senior Cup quarter-final berth after epic comeback

S 'Clinical' Castletroy seal Senior Cup quarter-final berth after epic comeback

In a proper game of two halves, Castletroy were more efficient with the aid of a heavy wind to overcome a 19-point half-time deficit to dismiss Rockwell College.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Launch of the Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup 12/1/2026

S Munster Schools Senior Cup: Key match-ups, players to watch and paths to the final

Munster’s top rugby schools face high-stakes knockout ties as form, history and ambition collide in a defining week

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Munster v Castres Olympique - Investec Champions Cup

Ireland in a hurry to get Edwin Edogbo up to speed

The Ireland squad begin their preparations in earnest in Portugal this week for their opening game of the championship against defending champions France in Paris on Thursday week.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Munster v Dragons - United Rugby Championship

Glasgow Warriors v Munster in the URC: kick-off time, TV details and team news

Looking to end January on a high, Munster will have to do so without the services of Jack Crowley and Edwin Edogbo who are away for Six Nations duty

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Ireland Team Assembly Day

Loughman and Milne tipped to deliver for Ireland

Mike Prendergast has no doubt both props will step up if required by Andy Farrell.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

JJ Hanrahan during the warm-up 23/1/2026

Clayton McMillan: Munster have out-half options if Hanrahan misses Glasgow trip

With Jack Crowley on Ireland duty, and doubts surrounding JJ Hanrahan's fitness, Tony Butler is the only fit out-half in the Munster senior squad. McMillan said Mike Haley, Ethan Coughlan, and Tom Wood are options for cover

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Sean Edogbo celebrates after the game with Evan O'Connell 23/1/2026

Coombes powers Munster comeback against Dragons to snap losing streak

Munster came from 13 points down against the Dragons in the URC to end a four-game losing streak

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

RUGBYU-EUR-CUP-LA ROCHELLE-HARLEQUINS

S Ronan O'Gara: Punched in the nose, left sitting on our backsides

Champions Cup exits, leadership questions and fine margins leave La Rochelle and Munster facing uncomfortable truths and a long road back

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Sean Edogbo and George Hadden 24/11/2025

Edogbo elevations help lift Munster mood ahead of Dragons visit

What luck for McMillan then that another Edogbo, a back row as opposed to a lock, has pulled up at the rank with 21-year old Sean set for a provincial senior debut on Friday evening against the visiting Dragons in Virgin Media Park.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Joseph Woodward tackles Seán Edogbo 14/3/2025

Munster boss gives reassuring update on Edwin Edogbo's fitness after Ireland call-up

Academy back-row Seán Edogbo is in line for his senior Munster debut in Friday night's URC meeting with Dragons

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Edwin Edogbo 4/10/2025

The winners and losers as Ireland names Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

A view of steam coming off of Edwin Edogbo dejected after the game 17/1/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Time to discuss Munster's elephant in the room

To succeed in professional sport requires leadership and a clear vision from the top, something that’s lacking in Munster right now.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Tom Wood 20/1/2026

Munster's Tom Wood wants to be 'more of a leader on and off the pitch' for Ireland U20s

Wood said his father Keith — the former Ireland international — likes his sons to figure out the game on their own

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Diarmuid Barron in the dressing room ahead of the game 17/1/2026

Time for Munster to embrace a new Challenge after Castres low

“Yeah, [the mood is] not great, but things like this happen in sport, and if you think it is all going to be linear and all good, sunshine and rainbows, you’re in the wrong sport,” said Diarmuid Barron.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Munster v Castres Olympique - Investec Champions Cup

Brian Gleeson pens new two-year Munster deal

Despite missing a number of months due to an elbow injury, Gleeson has made seven appearances so far this season for Clayton McMillan's Munster side.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

A view of the Munster team huddle during a break in play 17/1/2026

Munster v Dragons in the URC: kick-off time, TV details and team news

Munster return to Cork this weekend as they welcome Dragons to Virgin Media Park.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Sami Bishti, Julien Curlier and Riley Norton 14/11/2025

Sami Bishti to captain Ireland U20s as Andrew Browne names 29-man squad

Donnacha McGuire, Tom Wood, Charlie Molony and Derry Moloney all return for a second year at the age-grade.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Clayton McMillan arrives 17/1/2026

Clayton McMillan committed to Munster long game as Champions Cup exit sinks in

Munster’s costly exit from a competition they have won twice in the increasingly distant past hasn’t changed anything

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Munster v Castres Olympique - Investec Champions Cup

Clayton McMillan: 'Rich history doesn't give Munster a rite of passage'

The province suffered a huge setback last Saturday in the form of a 31-29 Investec Champions Cup defeat at home to Castres that knocked them out of the Champions Cup.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

A view of steam coming off of Edwin Edogbo dejected after the game 17/1/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Munster's latest defeat carries disastrous consequences

Frankly, Clayton McMillan’s men were guilty of playing too much rugby.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Geoffrey Palis scores his side's third try despite Craig Casey and Jack Crowley 17/1/2026

How Munster unravelled at Thomond Park

Munster have fallen short by two points to a French side for the second time in six days and are out of the Champions Cup.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Munster v Castres Olympique - Investec Champions Cup

Challenge Cup could be the right spot for Munster

Castres ripped up the script at Thomond Park with a dramatic 31–29 win, punishing Munster’s sloppy defence, poor discipline and three missed kicks from Jack Crowley.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Tadhg Beirne dejected after the game 17/1/2026

Tadhg Beirne demands Munster 'dust themselves off' for URC push

The southern province crashed out of the Champions Cup on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

A view of steam coming off of Edwin Edogbo dejected after the game 17/1/2026

Rugby podcast special: Huge Munster set-back and Leinster march on

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis analyse a consequential weekend of Champions Cup action.

Listen | Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Munster v Castres Olympique - Investec Champions Cup

Build up of 'little things' hurt Munster in the end, says McMillan after Champions Cup exit

Castres claimed a famous win on the road in Limerick on Saturday.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Jérémy Sinzelle and Tomos Williams 17/1/12026

Munster into Challenge Cup as Toulon win at Gloucester

Both teams knew before kick-off that victory would guarantee a place in the knockout phase.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Gavin Coombes is tackled by Gauthier Maravat 17/1/2026

Munster out of Champions Cup after home defeat to Castres in epic

The visitors won at Thomond Park for the first time on Saturday evening.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Jack Crowley in action 17/1/2026

As it happened: Crestfallen Munster bow out of Champions Cup as rescue mission falls just short

Join us for live coverage of Munster's Thomond Park clash with old European foes Castres.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026

Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Will Collier arrives 12/4/2025

Will Collier: 'We have a big history with Munster and, yes, it will be difficult, but I think we have the belief'

“There’s a lot riding on this game, for us and them,” he said of Saturday’s early evening match. “We’ve prepared like it’s a finals match.”

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Michael Ala'alatoa inspects the pitch before the game 2/1/2026

Ala’alatoa relishing regular rugby as Munster scrum gathers momentum

Former Leinster prop Michael Ala’alatoa reflects on a rapid Munster move, family upheaval and a growing influence in the scrum

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Munster Rugby Squad Training

Munster must find discipline and rhythm or it’s the last waltz

Munster must combine discipline and tradition to avoid a damaging Champions Cup finale against a strong Castres side

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Niall Scannell, Jack Crowley, Diarmuid Barron, Brian Gleeson and Gavin Coombes dejected after the game 11/1/2026

Munster v Castres in the Champions Cup: kick-off time, TV details and team news

It is the final round of the group stage in the Champions Cup with Munster back on home soil to take on Castres.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Munster Rugby Squad Training

Clayton McMillan insists focus fully on Munster amid Scott Robertson's All Blacks dismissal

The former Chiefs and All Blacks XV head coach was speaking in reaction to the dismissal of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Craig Casey takes a box kick 11/1/2026

Surprise return of Craig Casey hands Munster a Castres boost

Munster go in search of the bonus-point victory required to guarantee progress to the knockout stages of the European competition.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Virgin Media Television Rugby Launch

Conor Murray: 'He'll pick players that are playing the best. He doesn't look at age'

The Patrickswell native did take a positive from the fact Munster were moments away from a famous victory on the road and he backed his old side to win against Castres at Thomond Park tomorrow and ultimately advance to the knockout phase of Europe’s top-tier.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Brian Gleeson 13/1/2026

Brian Gleeson buzzing again as Munster forward targets full shift against Castres

A strong showing for Gleeson against Castres could also help the Tipperary man reach a personal goal, with Andy Farrell set to name his Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign next Wednesday.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on tv with the All-Ireland Club senior football and hurling finals, the Champions and Challenge Cup final group games and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Simeli Daunivucu 10/1/2026

S Donal Lenihan: French options for the Six Nations are so bountiful compared to Ireland's

The problem with Munster's high octane intensity is it will only take them so far and can’t be delivered on every outing. At their best, Munster are a match for all comers but not yet at a level where they can compete consistently with top French sides.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Craig Casey dejected after the game 11/1/2026

Munster await clarification after disputed 'taking the space' penalty in costly Toulon defeat

There were justifications for Munster to feel aggrieved, according to assistant coach Denis Leamy

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Munster Rugby Squad Training

Jean Kleyn to depart Munster at end of season for English Premiership outfit

Kleyn, 33, in August, was offered a contract to extend his stay at Munster into at least an 11th season following his 2016 move from the Stormers.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026