#Munster Rugby

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Clayton McMillan 27/9/2025
Munster v Cardiff in the URC: kick-off time, TV details and team news
The home fans will get their first chance to see Clayton McMillan's side in Limerick this term.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Jack Crowley 30/9/2025
Munster make six changes to side for Cardiff clash as Craig Casey ruled out through injury
Ethan Coughlan has been handed the number nine jersey in Casey’s absence.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Scarlets v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Back to full fitness, Shane Daly keen to kick on under new Munster coaching ticket
And his 80-minute run out in Wales last Saturday as Munster completed a 34-21 win in the first round of the new URC campaign was the perfect return after a feel-good summer under a new management regime.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Bordeaux Begles v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final
Peter O’Mahony admits Munster leadership burden may have hurt his game
O'Mahony agreed that the IRFU should be making an effort to ensure Irish players get as much game-time as possible, even if that means them moving province. 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Mossy Lawler with Mike Prendergast 30/9/2025
Why Munster believe their hardest summer ever will pay off
Munster skills coach Mossie Lawler said the main focus of the province's pre-season was "to make sure that we have a healthy ship". 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

JJ Hanrahan 30/9/2025
JJ Hanrahan set to miss Cardiff clash as he enters return to play protocols 
Six players who missed the trip due to what the province last week described as short- to medium-term injuries – centre Tom Farrell (calf), flanker John Hodnett (cheek), wing Diarmuid Kilgallen (ankle), props Michael Milne (calf) and John Ryan (elbow), and wing Andrew Smith (chest).

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Clayton McMillan 27/9/2025
'Optimistic' McMillan keen to build on Munster's fast start
Four tries, five points and a solid foundation have given him something to build on as he attempts to revitalise a team that have floundered somewhat since winning the United Rugby Championship so thrillingly in 2023.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Clayton McMillan 16/9/2025
No excuses: Clayton McMillan demands fast start from Munster
Sluggish starts have been an unwanted feature of Munster's recent campaigns. That is a trend which new head coach Clayton McMillan wants to stop. 

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Niall Scannell 22/9/2025
Niall Scannell: 'It's hard to be frustrated at Munster coaching changes'
The southern province kick off their season against Scarlets this weekend. 

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Niall Scannell 22/9/2025
Niall Scannell hoping to crown 200th Munster cap with win in Wales
The hooker is eager to make his latest milestone and match his younger brother Rory who made it to the double ton before leaving the club last year.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Tadhg Beirne 22/9/2025
Tadhg Beirne to continue as Munster captain under new head coach Clayton McMillan
It will be Beirne’s second campaign as skipper having been handed the role last season in succession to Peter O’Mahony, who had led Munster for a decade, captaining them to the 2023 URC title.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Munster v Leinster - Guinness PRO14 Round 12
S Duncan Casey: Earls and Murray criticism will sting but might spark necessary Munster reflection
None of the more ‘controversial’ takes in Conor Murray's autobiography were news to former Munster player Duncan Casey. 

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Jack Crowley 22/9/2025
Munster players challenged to create their own legacies at the dawn of a new era
Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray, and Stephen Archer retired from the Munster jersey at the end of last season. It's now up to other players to fill the void. 

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Tadhg Beirne 22/9/2025
Munster go 'old school' to build mental toughness ahead of new season
Defence coach Denis Leamy said there will be "subtle changes" to how Munster play this season. 

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Munster Ronan O'Gara supported by James Coughlan Paul O'Connell and Conor Murray 28/10/2011
S Conor Murray book reveals training ground clash with O’Connell and Sexton friendship
From clashes with Paul O’Connell to a lifelong bond with Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray reflects on rugby, Munster and retirement

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Munster v Crusaders - International Rugby Friendly
Only terrace tickets remaining for Munster’s clash with Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
This will be Munster’s first competitive game at the Leeside venue since their sellout victories over a South Africa XV in 2022 and the Crusaders in 2024.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Connacht v Munster - United Rugby Championship
S Kieran Shannon: Conor Murray told Munster what they needed to hear
Conor Murray spoke up about the lack of continuity at Munster and the problems that created.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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

RUGBYU-AUS-LIONS
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

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