Munster Rugby are hoping Thomond Park can be restored to a fortress for tomorrow’s must-win, last-day Guinness Pro12 clash with Scarlets.

Munster rugby today confirmed that Sam Tuitupou will leave at the end of the current season.

MUNSTER rugby was in a state of shock last night following Frankie Sheahan’s two-year suspension after being found guilty of a doping offence.

Munster rugby has been rocked by the shock news that Paul O'Connell will be out of action for the next six months.