#Munster Rugby

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SDuncan Casey: Munster need everything onside at The Rec - including some good old grudge
Thirty years of Champions Cup has given us the beastly, beautiful and bizarre
Thirty years of Champions Cup has given us the beastly, beautiful and bizarre
Bloodgate, the ‘Hand of Back’ and a drop goal off ‘someone’s arse’ are among the tournament’s delightful eccentricities - and Munster’s contribution to European history is also impossible to overlook

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Munster Rugby Squad Training
'Great acquisition' Alaalatoa can 'change pictures' for Munster
After the Munster scrum was demolished by the Stormers, Denis Leamy knows Bath will target a perceived weak link

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Jack Crowley scores a try 29/11/2025
Munster 'very hopeful' on Jack Crowley fitness as Bath Champions Cup trip looms
Munster were boosted by the arrival on Monday of Samoan Test tighthead Michael Alaatoa. The 34-year-old will come straight into the selection mix for this weekend's clash with English champions Bath. 

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Dr. Jamie Kearns and Jack O'Donoghue 29/11/2025
Munster confirm Jack O'Donoghue will miss Champions Cup opener in Bath
Munster could be set to hand Samoan tighthead prop Michael Alaalatoa a debut at The Rec  following a move from ASM Clermont Auvergne

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Tadhg Beirne dejected after the match 29/11/2025
Skipper Beirne says Munster have 'uphill battle' after second-half collapse against Stormers
"We've got no choice but to learn the lessons quickly."

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Dylan Maart scores a try 29/11/2025
Sorry second-half collapse costs Munster as Stormers spring back to silence Thomond
To rub salt in the wounds of Clayton McMillan’s first defeat since taking charge of Munster, the winning try came from an intercept inside the Stormers half eight minutes from time

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

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S Ronan O’Gara: When decision-making collapses, everything else crumbles with it
A chaotic loss to Castres forces La Rochelle into a blunt assessment of decision-making, scanning and collective responsibility

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Michael Alaalatoa 12/4/2021
Alaalatoa brings 'international experience' as concerns linger over Jager and Salanoa
“So there's not a lot of available tightheads available around the world. But we have continued our search just to give us, I guess, some insurance… "

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster Club SHC final, URC returns and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Munster Club SHC final, URC returns and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the Munster Club SHC final between Waterford's Ballygunner and Clare's Éire Óg, Ennis, the URC returns with all four Irish provinces in action and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here. 

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Clayton McMillan 24/11/2025
Clayton McMillan: 'Our internationals came bouncing back in, in pretty good nick'
“We're really clear around how much rugby they can play over the next nine weeks.”

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Tadhg Beirne 24/11/2025
Big guns return to Munster starting XV for top of table clash with Stormers
Half-backs Craig Casey and Jack Crowley start at scrum-half and fly-half respectively and fellow Ireland replacement last Saturday Tom Farrell is restored at outside centre having earned his first two Test caps during November.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Jack O'Donoghue and Jean Kleyn celebrate after the match 25/10/2025
Munster lock Jean Kleyn linked with Top 14's Bayonne
Rugbyrama, the French-based website of Midi Olympique, reported Wednesday that Bayonne made their play for Kleyn in a video conference call this week

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Munster v Argentina XV
Sean O'Brien: 'We've got our grit back and that's down to McMillan'
McMillan’s back to basics, old school pre-season was well received and centre O’Brien confirmed this week that belief within the Munster squad was sky high

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Alex Codling 24/11/2025
Codling: Stormers ‘an embryo’ of Springboks as Munster face URC summit clash
Alex Codling says top-of-the-table visitors the Stormers mirror many of South Africa’s strengths as unbeaten Munster prepare for a URC acid test at Thomond Park, with Ireland stars and key reinforcements pushing to return.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Tadhg Beirne 24/11/2025
Munster weigh Ireland stars’ involvement for URC clash with Stormers
Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Craig Casey and Tom Farrell all featured for Ireland in the defeat to South Africa but were back training with Munster on Monday. 

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Australia - Quilter Nations Series 2025
S Ronan O'Gara: Why Ireland’s No 10 dilemma matters ahead of Springboks test and Six Nations
Ireland’s looming showdown with South Africa highlights how unresolved the out-half battle remains, with neither Crowley nor Prendergast fully convincing

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v South Africa, Premier League and Provincial Club Championship
Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v South Africa, Premier League and Provincial Club Championship
It's another action packed weekend of sport on TV.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship
Munster confirm signing of prop Michael Ala'alatoa from Clermont
Ala'alatoa's Munster contract commences on December 1. 

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Scotland v Argentina - Quilter Nations Series - Scottish Gas Murrayfield
S Donal Lenihan: Somehow, Scotland always manage to locate self-destruct button
Autumn Internationals: With the Springboks looming, Ireland coach Andy Farrell has some big selection calls to make this week.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Australia - Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland v South Africa: Kick-off time, TV details and team news
Ireland welcome South Africa to town this weekend and it promises to be another epic clash between the two sides.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference
Andy Farrell hoping Mack Hansen brings pre-injury form to Wallabies clash
“I think he was in great form, certainly within the Lions series, I mean, wow, I hadn't seen him in better form actually, and then obviously the foot injury stopped that progress."

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Japan - Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland v Australia: Kick-off time, TV details and team news
Ireland got back to winning ways against Japan while Joe Schmidt's Australia were stunned by their defeat to Italy. 

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Jack Daly acknowledges the crowd ahead of leaving the Province at the end of the season 16/5/2025
S After Munster heartbreak, Jack Daly jumped at opportunity Down Under
Kerry's Jack Daly spent seven years at Munster but his dream job ended during the summer. There was no offer forthcoming from another club so he had to create his own opportunity.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Ireland Rugby Media Conference
Tadhg Beirne: 'You want to put in great performances that the Irish people can get a lift off'
It's a lovely, lovely accolade to get for sure and I appreciate those who voted for me and it's obviously a big honour. A lot of big names have won it in the past so, yeah, it's a big honour for sure."

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Jack Crowley dejected after the match 1/11/2025
S Ronan O'Gara: Jack Crowley still calculating the split second between club and test rugby
In the key moments, you can’t make a break every time. Here we defer to the great Dan Carter and the philosophy of great out-half play – simple things done well. Rinse and repeat. Don’t force it, then the gate opens

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Ireland v Japan: Kick-off time, TV details and team news
Ireland and Japan will go head-to-head this Saturday with both sides hoping to bounce back after their defeats last weekend.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Munster v Saracens - Investec Champions Cup - Thomond Park
Watch: Andy Farrell insists Munster's Tom Farrell 'thoroughly deserves' Ireland debut
Farrell will partner former Ireland Under-19 team-mate Robbie Henshaw in midfield at Aviva Stadium for a first Test appearance at the age of 32.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference
Chicago role still 'eating away' at honest and maturing Craig Casey
Craig Casey has watched Cam Roigard's late try for the All Blacks against Ireland 25 times. "It’s completely on me," said the scrum-half. 

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Mossy Lawler 28/10/2025
Mossy Lawler: 'These players understand that this is an opportunity for them to stick their hands up at a higher level'
Munster assistant coach Mossy Lawler believes there is an opportunity for all those travelling to Spain to advance their Test claims at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Josh Wycherley 28/10/2025
Josh Wycherley leads by example in Munster scrum test
“We knew all week that they were a big pack. We spoke about just getting out the blocks. I thought Foxy went really well tonight, we had a bit of a shaky start but we regathered and it's great growth for him to go up against a bigger pack like that."

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Grant Williams takes a box kick 10/11/2022
Munster to play in Páirc Uí Chaoimh due to low first-round attendances in Thomond Park
CEO Ian Flanagan says 'there is a lot of rugby at that time of year', with many Munster supporters attending three internationals in Dublin in November

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Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Time for honesty as Paul O'Connell's lineout woes linger
The time for Ireland to be brutally honest about O’Connell’s struggles has surely come. Answers are overdue.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Stuart McCloskey attempts to avoid contact 1/11/2025
McCloskey backs Ireland to bounce back as he stakes claim with standout display
The Ulster star was one of the positives for Andy Farrell, in defeat to the All Blacks. 

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Munster v Argentina XV
Munster in 'nice, healthy state' as McMillan to take stock after defeat of Argentina XV
The Thomond Park boss will reflect on his first run of games in his new role.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Tony Butler scores a try 1/11/2025
Butler shines as five-try Munster topple physical Argentina second-string
Tony Butler starred with two well-taken tries, following scores from Evan O’Connell and then Gavin Coombes before Sean O’Brien finished the game off with a 68th minute try

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Player ratings: Some good, some not so good as Ireland wilt late on 
Brendan O'Brien rates the Irish performances in Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Ireland slump to defeat against All Blacks after disappointing final 20 minutes in Chicago
They led for 55 minutes but rarely looked comfortable or fluid, a chaotic lineout and some defensive switch-offs leaving Farrell and his coaching staff with plenty to ponder

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Leroy Carter and James Lowe compete for a ball in the air 1/11/2025
As it happened: Farrell's Ireland suffer defeat to All Blacks in Chicago 
It's the All Blacks' day in Chicago. 

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Fionn Gilbert wins a line out 1/11/2025
All-Ireland League: St Mary's pip Cork Con to remain atop Div 1A table as Terenure continue to rise
Elsewhere, Hugo McLaughlin followed up on his Leinster senior debut last week with an eye-catching hat-trick of tries during Lansdowne's 62-17 triumph over Nenagh Ormond on home soil

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn Nations Series
Ireland v New Zealand: kick-off time, TV details and team news 
Ireland take on New Zealand in "The Rematch" this Saturday November 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Clayton McMillan after the game 25/10/2025
Munster v Argentina XV: kick-off time, TV details and team news 
This will be the second time Munster will play Argentina in Thomond Park.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - International match
Sportsguide: Ireland v New Zealand, Club championship and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport with Ireland and New Zealand going head-to-head in Chicago, the club championship  and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Munster v Connacht - United Rugby Championship
O'Connell relishing Munster lineout leadership role for Argentina clash
“I'd be quite a confident lineout caller and I know myself and Fineen chat a lot about it and Alex Codling, our forwards coach, is excellent as well," said O'Connell.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

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S Ronan O'Gara: Where rivals have options, we have age-old old-age questions
Irish rugby needs new dreams and inspiration. It needs a new version of itself. We’ve done the No 1-ranked thing. We’ve failed dismally and consistently when it matters. Staleness is an unavoidable consequence of sameness

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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