#Munster Rugby

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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. 

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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

Craig Casey dejected after the game 11/1/2026
Craig Casey could be fit to face Castres in Munster's must-win Champions Cup clash
The Ireland scrum-half left the pitch in Toulon on Sunday with his arm supported in a makeshift sling with head coach Clayton McMillan suggesting it was a “serious” looking injury.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Tadhg Beirne dejected after the match 11/1/2026
Munster need to 'step up' for Castres challenge, says Beirne
It's do or die for the province at Thomond Park this weekend.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Teddy Baubigny is tackled by Edwin Edogbo 11/1/2026
'He's going to get better and better' - Edwin Edogbo ready to finally make impact at Munster
Edogbo impressed during his 53 minute appearance against Toulon last Sunday.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Joey Carbery arrives ahead of the match 13/12/2025
Leinster and IRFU on different wavelengths over Joey Carbery question
Leo Cullen has already confirmed Leinster’s interest in Joey Carbery. It looks a done deal and the suspicion is that Leinster will be pleased enough to get the better of the union

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Clayton McMillan arrives ahead of the match 11/1/2026
McMillan counts cost of Toulon trip as Casey faces spell on sidelines
If Clayton McMillan’s instincts about the extent of Craig Casey’s shoulder injury, the Munster boss could have to rely on his two least experienced scrum-halves for this Saturday’s must-win Champions Cup pool home tie against Castres.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Tom Farrell dejected after the match 11/1/2026
What-ifs galore but battling bonus keeps hopes of progress alive for Munster
Munster kept qualification hopes alove ahead of the final round of Champions Cup pool action this Saturday, with a visit to Thomond Park by old foes Castres.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Tadhg Beirne dejected after the game 11/1/2026
'There's no point in arguing' — Tadhg Beirne not focused on ref call after Munster narrow defeat 
The southern province were narrowly beaten at Toulon. 

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Tom Farrell and Fineen Wycherley dejected after the match 11/1/2026
Costly late decision against Munster deemed 'ridiculously harsh'
"They'll know they could have won this game," Simon Zebo said about Munster following their defeat to Toulon in the Champions Cup

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Charles Ollivon is tackled by Ben O’Connor 11/1/2026
Champions Cup: Munster fightback falls just short in Toulon
The southern province now need a victory over Castres on Saturday to qualify for the knockout stages.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Gaël Drean celebrates after scoring his side's third try 11/1/2026
As it happened: Toulon edge Munster 27-25 in Champions Cup
Join us for live coverage of the Reds' testing trip to France at Sunday lunchtime.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Ulster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Toulon v Munster in the Champions Cup: kick-off time, TV details and team news
It's back to European rugby this weekend and Munster make the trip to France to take on Toulon on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Ulster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Clayton McMillan: 'Being consistent in our performance will keep us in the fight in every game'
“It's just little momentary lapses or a lack of physicality at a crucial moment that we're paying a heavy price for."

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

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