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<p>Craig Casey. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Duncan Casey: Time for next generation of Munster leaders to step up in Clayton McMillan era

Conor Murray's criticism of Munster, backed by Keith Earls, is a slap in the face for the province but it might spark some internal conversations that have not happened before.

<p>Denis Leamy said Jack Crowley and Craig Casey are "at a stage of their careers where there's so much more in them". Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Munster players challenged to create their own legacies at the dawn of a new era

<p>Tadhg Beirne is expected to return to action for Munster in the URC game against Leinster on October 18. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Munster go 'old school' to build mental toughness ahead of new season

Munster Ronan O'Gara supported by James Coughlan Paul O'Connell and Conor Murray 28/10/2011

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Conor Murray book reveals training ground clash with O’Connell and Sexton friendship

Munster v Crusaders - International Rugby Friendly

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Only terrace tickets remaining for Munster’s clash with Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

SKieran Shannon: Conor Murray told Munster what they needed to hear

Tom Farrell is awarded the Bank of Irelands Men’s Player of the Year award presented by David Moore 13/9/2025

Tom Farrell and Chloe Pearse win Players of the Year at Munster Rugby Awards

Tom Farrell also was named the Supporter's Men's Player of the Year.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Munster v Bath - Pre-Season Friendly

'I'm really happy with the group that we've got' - Clayton McMillan on Conor Murray comments

McMillan was content with the set-piece fundamentals he witnessed. The forwards won a few scrum penalties, including a penalty try, and produced some excellent maul defence.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Clayton McMillan 2/9/2025

Glass half full, Clayton McMillan ready to be a Munster disrupter

For now, Clayton McMillan is observing, but he's ready to shake things up a little at Munster.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Shane Daly 12/9/2025

Munster let 21-point lead slip but still impress in draw with Bath

Munster named two teams, with a further eight replacements to interchange into the sides at various junctures.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Max Clein 9/9/2025

Clayton McMillan: 'It’s just my job to try and smooth out a few of the edges'

McMillan will take charge of Munster for the first time at home.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Craig Casey 9/9/2025

Casey to skipper Munster as McMillan welcomes back five internationals

Munster have named a 38-player squad spread across two teams to face Bath in Cork on Friday night,

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Jack O'Donoghue with Clayton McMillan 20/8/2025

Jack O'Donoghue: We're excited to show Munster fans what we've been doing under Clayton McMillan

This pre-season, under his fifth different head coach, has been a breath of fresh air as far as the Waterford man is concerned and credit for that goes to new boss McMillan.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Clayton McMillan during the warm-up 5/9/2025

S Kieran Shannon: 'Impressive' Clayton McMillan is good cop and bad cop rolled into one

In recent Munster setups it’s been difficult to ascertain just who in the room has been in charge. There’s no such ambiguity now

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Clayton McMillan 9/9/2025

McMillan's coaching philosophy is 'player empowerment and trying to promote people to the next level'

“I don't see it being them and us; I see us all being part of that army,” McMillan said, and later added: “I'm a big believer in the culture piece."

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Clayton McMillan 9/9/2025

Clayton McMillian 'When we talk about the Red Army, I don't see it being them and us; I see us all being part of that army'

New Munster head coach McMillian believes that being at one with the community and supporters is key for Munster.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Eve Higgins after the match 7/9/2025

Ireland undaunted by Black Ferns loss ahead of World Cup quarter-final

France haven’t lost to Ireland since 2017 and they will have seen plenty in how the world champions defanged their next opponents that can be used or tweaked for their own devices before the teams meet again at the weekend.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Cork Airport’s €200m upgrade begins with new mezzanine and faster security checks

Cork Airport’s €200m upgrade begins with new mezzanine and faster security checks

Cork Airport begins €200m redevelopment with new mezzanine, faster security checks, expanded lounge, and upgraded arrivals area to boost passenger experience

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Clayton McMillan 2/9/2025

Munster name first team of the season — in fact, two teams — for trip to Gloucester

New head coach McMillan will take a 31-player squad to Kingsholm with both clubs fielding a different team for each half of the friendly fixture

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Leinster v Munster - Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship Final

Munster remain unbeaten as they run riot against Leinster to clinch Interprovinical title

Tries from Munster captain Maeve Óg O'Leary, Finn, and Eilís Cahill made it 50 unanswered points, before Leinster, whose new head coach Ben Martin handed out 20 debuts across the four-match series, gained some late consolation.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Oli Jager and Conor Bartley 12/8/2025

Conor Bartley thought his pro rugby dream was over, then Munster came calling

Aged 29 and 10 years into an AIL career, Conor Bartley thought the notion he could play professional rugby was dead in the water. Then, he got an unexpected call from Munster.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Alex Codling 27/8/2025

Alex Codling ready to bring lineout mastery to Munster

This hasn’t been Codling’s first dalliance with Munster. As a player, he lined out alongside Keith Wood at Harlequins.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Matt Brown 23/8/2025

Munster hoping to stop Leinster claiming third consecutive Interprovincial title

Munster have won their three games to date and hoping for back-to-back wins over Leinster.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Caitriona Finn kicks a conversion 16/8/2025

Women's interpros: Clinicial Munster hold off Leinster comeback, gutsy Connacht win

With back-to-back bonus point victories, and next Saturday's trip to Ulster still to come, Munster look red-hot favourites for the final in Donnybrook in two weeks' time.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Ireland Women's Rugby Media Conference and Training Session

Maeve Óg O'Leary returns to Munster's starting XV for Connacht clash

Leinster will take on Ulster with Molly Byrne captaining the side for the summer clashes.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Jim Williams recalls Munster move: 'It was one of the best decisions I ever made'

Jim Williams recalls Munster move: 'It was one of the best decisions I ever made'

Williams played 74 times for Munster, became the province’s captain before transitioning to an assistant coach under Kidney in the historic 2005-06 season at the end of which the Heineken Cup was lifted for the first time

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

In pictures: Munster release new '20th anniversary' kit for next two seasons

In pictures: Munster release new '20th anniversary' kit for next two seasons

The new kit celebrates the 20th anniversary of Munster Rugby’s first European Cup triumph in the 2005/06 campaign.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

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Tadhg Beirne: 'I felt the pressure. I’m not going to lie. A lot of people calling for my head out there'

The Munster man opened up on the pressures of selection for a Lions test match: 'I know my performances to this date weren’t up to par by my standards. I had to put in a performance. All of us did'embargoed to 8pm Sunday

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Munster appoint Martyn Vercoe as new team manager

Munster appoint Martyn Vercoe as new team manager

The New Zealander is the current team manager and Head of Teams at Super Rugby side Gallagher Chiefs and team manager for the All Blacks XV.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Tom Ahern 24/6/2025

Munster's Tom Ahern eyes Ireland debut amid injury setbacks

Munster lock Tom Ahern has faced numerous setbacks in his quest for an Ireland debut.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Benetton v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Return time uncertain but injury-plagued Roman Salanoa pens one-year Munster extension

Young Munster tighthead prop Conor Bartley has signed a new short-term deal with the province.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Munster v Racing 92 - Heineken Champions Cup Pool 4 Round 2

Liam Gallagher, Paolo Nutini, and Snow Patrol gigs help Thomond Stadium to €366k profit

Last year's concerts helped the stadium firm build operating profits of €366,610 for 2024

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Wales v Ireland - U20 Six Nations Rugby Championship

Keith Wood's son Tom among five new Munster academy recruits

Ben O'Connor will spend another year with the Munster academy before stepping up to the senior squad for the 2026/27 season.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Ireland v England - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

Sexton advises Crowley and Prendergast to 'delete social media'

“You find out who are your mates, who are those that you trust and who are those that you can lean on. Going forward, I think they'll be stronger for it.”

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

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S Ronan O'Gara: Rugby might be in trouble but Tolu Latu’s made my day

One or two bad apples in an orchard is no big problem. At the start when I took over there was some weeding to be done in the garden and it wasn’t done in one afternoon either. It took time

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

A view of SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of the game 3/6/2025

Champions Cup game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh would be 'financially advantageous', says Munster COO

Securing a Champions Cup spot for next season has allowed Munster Rugby to begin implementing their plan to stage a Champions Cup pool game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this December

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Munster - United Rugby Championship Quarter-Final

200-cap stalwart Rory Scannell leaves Munster after 12 years

The shoot-out heartbreak in Durban will be the Corkman's last action with the province.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Philip Quinn 23/4/2019

Not qualifying for Champions Cup could have cost Munster €1m in direct revenue

Munster’s Chief Operating Officer Philip Quinn admitted that potential scenario of not qualifying for the Champions Cup “did not bear thinking about”.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A view of Thomond Park during the game 9/5/2025

2023-24 'very positive' financially for Munster but this season 'a lot more challenging'

Munster COO Philip Quinn said moving a game against Leinster from Thomond Park to Páirc Uí Chaoimh "wouldn't see a huge uplift in revenue".

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Jordan Hendrikse with Bradley Davids and Jaden Hendrikse 31/5/2025

Siya Kolisi: Let’s get over cramp controversy. It's rugby, it’s entertainment

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has already weighed in, as did Leinster assistant coach Jacques Nienaber who made light of the controversy

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Jaden Hendrikse 31/5/2025

S Gamesmanship is part of rugby, let's climb down from moral high ground

I don’t recall being as irate watching sport for a long time. I was on my feet in my living room, roaring expletives, taking in the end of Munster's game in Durban.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Jaden Hendrikse 31/5/2025

Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber dismisses Sharks gamesmanship against Munster as 'normal'

"If you listen to just the referee mic and you take the commentators away, it's crazy what you hear on that mic. They got stuck into each other."

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

La Rochelle v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Round of 16

Emotion, frustration, commitment and special moments: Munster's end-of-season review

After they reached the end of the road in South Africa on Saturday, Simon Lewis assesses another dramatic year for the southern province.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Jaden Hendrikse and Jack Crowley 31/5/2025

Hendrikse’s wink failed to deter Crowley but raises the question of sportsmanship in rugby

His wink was clearly intended to rile Crowley up. It had the opposite effect, and apparently added to Crowley’s determination as he slotted his kick.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Thaakir Abrahams arrives 25/4/2025

Thaakir Abrahams aiming for winning return to his 'second home' as Munster head to Durban

On Saturday, the 26-year-old bids to extend his debut season in red at least an extra week by getting one over his former club the Sharks at Kings Park.

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Munster v Benetton - United Rugby Championship

Munster starting team unchanged but bench tweaked for URC quarter-final

Munster face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Alex Nankivell celebrates winning 16/5/2025

Nankivell ready to step into departing leaders' shoes

The former Chiefs centre, who moved to Ireland in the summer following the 2023 URC title success, said he had not been aware of Munster’s winless record at Kings Park.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Kerry, European Rowing Championships and Champions League final

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Kerry, European Rowing Championships and Champions League final

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC series, the Eurpean Rowing Championships and Champions League final.

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Munster v Benetton - United Rugby Championship

Calvin Nash aims to raise the bar with Munster at business end of the season

Munster face the Sharks in the URC quarter-finals on Saturday.

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Tadhg Beirne applauds the fans after the game 9/5/2025

Munster's Tadhg Beirne named Players' Player of the Year

Aoife Dalton was named Women's Player of the Year.

Wed, 28 May, 2025