With another new coaching ticket in place for next season, patience has become a common theme of conversation amongst Munster fans- whether it's showing it or running out of it. We look at the terrace temperature of two well-versed followers.

Munster Rugby has made an “inspired appointment” in securing the services of Wallaby legend Stephen Larkham

Munster Rugby’s search for a “next-level” experienced senior coach is close to a conclusion and will not be limited by financial considerations, acting CEO Philip Quinn has assured supporters.

Whether you are a Munster coach or a team-mate, Tyler Bleyendaal ticks plenty of boxes as one of the great readers of the game and those insights could well be vital against Saracens on Saturday.

Johann van Graan is hopeful his decision to stay on as Munster boss beyond his current contract can give the province the sort of stability that has propelled the likes of Saracens and the All Blacks to long-term and sustained success.

Beating Leinster may have been one hell of a way to end 2018 but Munster have to start the new year with equally pressing obstacles to clear, beginning tonight against Connacht.

Southern Kings 22 Munster 39: There was a carnival atmosphere at Outeniqua Park on Saturday and while it seemed for a time that the Southern Kings were going to spoil CJ Stander’s homecoming, Munster’s superiority shone through in the end as they cantered home.

Munster coach Johann van Graan is at a loss to understand why his side were able to reap a reasonable return from their away games in the European Champions Cup but are struggling to achieve any degree of consistency from their travels in the Guinness PRO14.

Johann van Graan is not giving up hope that Munster legend Paul O’Connell will join his coaching think tank at the province.

The age profile of the Munster coaching staff has taken another dip after 34-year-old JP Ferreira’s appointment as defence coach was confirmed by the province and the IRFU.

Guinness PRO14: Southern Kings 36 - Ulster 43: Ulster staged a superb second-half fightback to record a 43-36 Guinness PRO14 win over Southern Kings after trailing 22-10 at the break in Port Elizabeth.

Juan Martin del Potro must rouse himself for another physical and mental effort as he prepares to take on Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the US Open tonight.

Villarreal eased into the semi-finals of the Europa League with a 4-2 second-leg victory over Sparta Prague last night.

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after he called a US TV news station and discussed details of a cold case involving a 13-year-old girl whose body was found more than 30 years ago.

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Brazilian police said they have captured a man who confessed to 39 murders.

Zebre 3 Leinster 20

It's, like, totally romantic.

Passengers had been expecting a relaxed, uneventful transatlantic flight, but what they got was several hours ‘terrified at the hands of an intoxicated and out-of-control flight crew’, reports Conall Ó Fátharta.

Sky Ferreira has issued a statement denying accusations of racism.

Chelsea captain John Terry will miss a second successive European final tonight.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will start tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at Aston Villa as he bids for the club’s goalscoring record, interim manager Rafael Benitez confirmed.

Eden Hazard is available again following a calf injury for Champions League-chasing Chelsea’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham tomorrow night.

John Terry and Rio Ferdinand have both been named on the bench for Chelsea and Manchester United respectively for the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Ashley Cole is back from his European suspension as Chelsea take on Premier League champions Manchester United on Sunday seeking to strengthen their claim for Champions League football next term.

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, on his first return to Anfield in opposition, named ex-Reds striker Fernando Torres in Chelsea’s team.

Defenders Ashley Cole and Gary Cahill trained today and could return to contention for Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League clash at Liverpool on Sunday.

Chelsea striker Demba Ba is set to return up front in place of Fernando Torres for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is expected to shuffle his pack once again when the Blues face Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final replay at Stamford Bridge on Easter Monday.

Medics in Brazil have been fingered by police in what can only be deemed a bizarre use of digital technology.

Middlesbrough 0 Chelsea 2

Chelsea duo Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic will be rested for tomorrow’s Europa League last-32 second leg against Sparta Prague.

David Luiz, Demba Ba, Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel are available for Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth-round replay with Brentford on Sunday after missing the Europa League win at Sparta Prague.

Captain John Terry is out of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Wigan tomorrow after suffering inflammation of his knee.

Goalkeeper Peter Cech is available following a calf strain for Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Newcastle.

Fernando Torres was recalled but John Terry had to make do with a place on the bench as Chelsea made two changes for today’s Barclays Premier League game with Arsenal.

Chelsea captain John Terry could make his first start since November in Sunday’s Premier League game against Arsenal.

Chelsea strikers Demba Ba and Fernando Torres are available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Southampton following their struggle with a hamstring injury and illness respectively.

Stoke City 0 Chelsea 4

Fernando Torres made way for Demba Ba as the January signing made his first Barclays Premier League appearance for Chelsea against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon.

Captain John Terry is in Chelsea’s squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier game against Stoke but will not start the game, interim manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed.

Fernando Torres ousted Demba Ba from the Chelsea starting line-up as the Blues looked to take one step towards the Capital One Cup final by beating Swansea at Stamford Bridge.

Demba Ba has been handed his Chelsea debut in today’s FA Cup third round tie with Southampton at St Mary’s.

Demba Ba is poised to make his Chelsea debut in tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie at Southampton after completing his move from Newcastle.