#Munster Rugby

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Jack Crowley signs an autograph for a young fan after the game 21/8/2026
Munster to give Jack Crowley time to recover from 'very, very rare' injury
Munster boss Clayton McMillan was speaking exclusively to the Irish Examiner.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Tom Wood 14/8/2026
Hanrahan and Wood handed chance as Munster prepares for Crowley absence
While head coach Clayton McMillan said Jack Crowley would be missed, he was comfortable with the fly-half cover available to him ahead of the URC kick-off at home to Glasgow Warriors on September 26.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Evan O'Connell 25/5/2026
'He's still very passionate about Munster': Evan O'Connell on O'Gara camp visit
O’Connell will be looking to stake his claim to more game time when the regular season kicks off following the departure of South African World Cup winner Jean Kleyn to Gloucester

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Leinster v La Rochelle - Investec Champions Cup
S Ronan O'Gara exclusive: The player those Leinster lads remember is not the coach of today
With a contract coming to an end, it could chime with opportunities to consider other options, but where I sit today, La Rochelle is the only project in my eyeline. That’s not to say I don’t find some chat around Leinster interesting or even a tad amusing...

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Clayton McMillan 14/8/2026
Munster to field two different teams in La Rochelle clash 
Each of McMillan’s XVs named on Thursday afternoon will feature a mix of established Munster frontliners, academy players and new tighthead prop signings Kieran Brookes and Jack Aungier.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Jack Crowley 17/1/2026
Munster and Ireland No 10 Jack Crowley sidelined until January
Munster revealed the prognosis for their first-choice number 10 on Thursday as they prepared for their opening pre-season fixture in France at La Rochelle on Friday evening. 

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Munster COO explains how lack of central contracts is hurting province financially
Munster COO explains how lack of central contracts is hurting province financially
Munster’s Chief Operating Officer Philip Quinn told the Irish Examiner that the ongoing cost-cutting programme was undertaken to protect investment in the organisation’s player pathway programmes.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Matt Brown speaks to the team huddle after the game 22/8/2026
'No excuses': Munster look to successfully defend Women’s Interprovincial Championship title
The Munster boss paid tribute to his squad’s continuing energy as they prepare for their fourth and final game of the championship.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Caitriona Finn kicks a conversion 16/8/2025
Munster players fighting for final jerseys in Connacht clash
Munster will have six of their nine IRFU centrally contracted players on show at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday while hosts Connacht will have four of their six

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Caitríona Finn takes a conversion kick 15/8/2026
Brown makes two changes to Munster side for Connacht clash
Assistant coach Niamh Briggs had spoken during the week about the need to balance continued momentum with some element of freshness, and they have leaned towards the former for the first of two successive trips to Galway.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Niamh Briggs speaks to the team huddle after the game 15/8/2026
Briggs insists Munster won't ease up before interpro final
Niamh Briggs said she's "really proud" of how the Muntser women's team are playing but they are determined to continue improving

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Gene O’Leary Kareem 13/10/2025
Gene O'Leary Kareem leaves Munster after deciding to step away from pro rugby
Munster said the 21-year-old, who was a member of Ireland's 2025 U20 Six Nations squad, has decided to leave professional rugby "for now"

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Clodagh O’Halloran celebrates with Aoife Corey after scoring her side's fifth try 15/8/2026
Munster run in 10 tries in demolition of scoreless Ulster 
The hosts made it two wins from two on Leeside. 

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Jane Clohessy celebrates with her niece Sophia and Aoife Corey after the game 8/8/2026
Maeve Óg O’Leary out of Munster's interpro clash with Ulster
Aoife Corey will step up to lead the team at Virgin Media Park.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Maeve Óg O’Leary, Caitriona Finn and Ellen Boylan celebrate after the game 8/8/2026
Munster teammates' coaching transition 'unreal' says Maeve Óg O’Leary
Chloe Pearse and Nicole Cronin have joined Matt Brown's backroom.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Matt Brown 8/8/2026
'They've got two nights to put the hand up': Munster women's fly-half role up for grabs
Ireland centre Enya Breen was handed the number 10 jersey for Munster’s opening 39-19 victory over Leinster last Saturday but limped off in the second half with an ankle injury.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Jared Payne 4/8/2026
Keith Earls backs 'voice of reason' Jared Payne to succeed at Munster
Earls is dipping his toe into coaching with AIL side Thomond

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Munster v Leinster - Vodafone Womens Interprovincial Championship Round 1
Four-try Buttimer helps Munster monster Leinster in emphatic opener 
Centre Alana McInerny, tighthead prop Eilis Cahill and wing Katie Corrigan also scored for Munster while the defending champions also denied their arch rivals both losing and try bonus points

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Matt Brown 18/7/2026
Munster face toughest Women’s Interpro test as Leinster visit Cork
Munster head coach Matt Brown is all too wary of the threats Leinster will pose his team.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship Launch
Munster boss on skipper O'Leary: 'She's got an incredible knack for pulling people together'
The 26-year-old assumed the captaincy of her province 12 months ago as Munster completed a clean sweep of their rivals and then hammered the then-defending champions Leinster 50-15 in the Dublin final

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Maeve Óg O’Leary and Matt Brown 18/7/2026
Coach Matt Brown hopes Munster push their game to greater heights
Munster, captained by flanker Maeve Óg O’Leary, completed a clean sweep in last season’s championship

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Leinster v Munster - Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship Final
Munster include 10 uncapped players in women's interpro squad
Munster open their Interpro campaign at home to Leinster in Virgin Media Park on August 8

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Munster Rugby v Exeter Chiefs: Round of 16 Leg Two - Heineken Champions Cup
Munster Rugby's next gen: age-grade squads named for summer interpros
These squads are currently in the middle of a training programme across bases in Cork and Limerick ahead of the series

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Roman Salanoa 24/1/2023
Roman Salanoa to continue hamstring rehabilitation with Munster despite contract expiring
A statement issued by Munster Rugby on Monday said Salanoa was now out of contract but will continue his rehab at the High Performance Centre in Limerick until the end of September, with the hope he will return to action for Nenagh Ormond in Division 1B in the coming season.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Ian Flanagan 4/10/2025
Munster rugby review 'not an investigation, disciplinary process or a fault-finding exercise'
Views are being sought from players and non-playing staff, and a broad range of others with a direct interest in how Munster Rugby is governed and run

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

A general view of SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh during the game 3/2/2024
Confirmed: Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Munster's Champions Cup clash with Racing 92
The fixture is subject to Central Council approval but without disruption to that weekend’s potential county hurling finals.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-LA ROCHELLE-STADE FRANCAIS
The sky won't fall in if Ronan O'Gara goes to Leinster as provincial lines are being blurred 
We have come a long, long way when someone like Peter O’Mahony, another Munster legend, can ponder the possibility in unemotional tones.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Peter O’Mahony Joins Virgin Media Television’s Rugby Panel for Six Nations Coverage
Peter O'Mahony: There are a couple of big steps Munster must take to get where they want to go
'There is a lot going on in the club, a lot of things that need to be sorted out, and I hope the summertime is being used well to reflect'

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

David Humphreys 7/7/2026
IRFU may get more involved in coaching recruitment after Munster’s Randle controversy
Randle was announced in mid-May to be linking up with Clayton McMillan at Munster until the deal was called off due to a wave of backlash

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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Peter O'Mahony: Ronan O'Gara being in the mix for Leinster a 'logical' move for the IRFU
IRFU performance director David Humphreys spoke this week about the possibility of O’Gara, a bona fide Munster legend, being in the frame for the Leinster posting.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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Munster seal Kieran Brookes signing, tie down Michael Ala’alatoa to new deal
Brookes has signed a two-year deal and will add to a pool of tightheads that will also include fellow new signing Jack Aungier.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

David Humphreys 27/1/2025
Leinster and the rest: Irish rugby chief David Humphreys on the game's key issues
Whether it be Stuart Lancaster staying at Connacht, moving on from James Lowe, Leinster 'tax' paying for development in other three provinces, Andy Farrell's post 2027 management or the women's game, there's plenty for the former Ireland out half to be.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Leinster v La Rochelle - Investec Champions Cup
IRFU chief David Humphreys: Ronan O'Gara will be candidate for Leinster top job
Munster fans would likely spit out their coffee at the thought of seeing O’Gara swap the red for Leinster’s blue.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Ian Flanagan 4/10/2025
Munster Rugby structure review gets under way amid €1m cashflow deficit
In a report written before Munster’s season-ending URC quarter-final elimination at Bulls, the chair of finance added: “Generating consistent annual cash flow surpluses remains a key challenge for professional rugby clubs and is critical to long-term financial sustainability."

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

A general view of SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh during the game 3/2/2024
Munster secure approval to stage Champions Cup clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Supporters will have to wait for competition organisers EPCR to deliver a fixture list for their 2026-27 edition

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Mike Prendergast 21/4/2026
'I'm really looking forward to joining a prestigious club like Bath': Mike Prendergast confirms new role
Prendergast, who left Munster at the end of last season, will take over as Bath’s new backs and attack coach

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Bordeaux Begles v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final
Munster handed Bordeaux test as Irish provinces learn European fate
Munster will also play Racing 92, Bristol Bears and Gloucester

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship Grand Final
Leinster seeded as Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws set to take place
The competition organisers on Tuesday morning announced its top seeds for the four, six-team pools

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Ian Costello 31/10/2024
Munster Rugby confident over financial future despite €1million cashflow deficit
The accounts were reported to Munster Branch delegates at their Annual General Meeting in Cashel RFC, home club of incoming president Peter Silke, on Tuesday.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Jean Kleyn 19/3/2026
S Jean Kleyn interview: Munster need to stick to one plan and go with it. Uncertainty is doubt
An Irish citizen now, Jean Kleyn is leaving Munster for Gloucester next season but is sanguine about the ups and downs of his time here. One thing he's sure of though - a clean slate, a reset, in Munster is no bad thing

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Super Rugby Pacific Rd 10 - NSW Waratahs v Chiefs
Confirmed: Munster sign playmaker Will Harrison on one-year-deal
The 26-year-old utility back has joined from Japan’s Kinetsu Liners and will take up one of Munster’s Non-Irish Qualified (NIQ) spots for 2026-27.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship Grand Final
Leo Cullen: 'Munster trolls' responsible for a lot of Leinster criticism
Cullen said he and his fellow Leinster coach coaches are "protective of the team if someone says something not nice about us"

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Oli Jager dejected after the game 13/12/2024
Munster head coach McMillan pays tribute to 'highly-regarded' Jager upon retirement
Jager's  final game for Munster was against Ulster at Thomond Park in April.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Munster v Dragons - United Rugby Championship
Munster’s Oli Jager set to retire on medical grounds
Jager will only be 31 early next month but his professional career has been hindered by a rotten run of injuries

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

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