Person: I Keatley

CJ Stander’s dream comes true as George cheers one of their own

CJ Stander said that it will be a dream come true this evening when he leads Munster out on the pitch where he played as a child in South Africa.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

Munster win with far from vintage display

Munster 33 Zebre 5: Munster coach Johann van Graan accurately summed up the view of the majority of Saturday night’s sparse Thomond Park attendance when he commented that “this won’t go down as the greatest game in the history of Munster”.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2018

Munster taking no chances against weakened Zebre

Michael Bradley, the former Ireland scrum-half and now head coach of Italian side Zebre, was last night casting an envious eye at the strength of the squad announced by his Munster counterpart Johann van Graan ahead of tonight’s Guinness PRO14 tie at Thomond Park.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2018

‘It would be nice to sign off with a win‘

Rassie Erasmus admits that he will experience mixed emotions at Musgrave Park tonight when Munster take on the Dragons in what may be his last game as the team’s head coach.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

'It's not nice to come here and lose' says Rassie Erasmus after Munster defeated by Leinster

Munster boss Rassie Erasmus admitted his side only had themselves to blame after poor discipline allowed man of the match Johnny Sexton to secure derby victory for Leinster at Aviva Stadium today.

Sat, 07 Oct, 2017

Rassie Erasmus calls for cavalry as Reds seek redemption

If you are going to make changes in the aftermath of a crushing defeat you would be advised to have a few British & Irish Lions hanging around the place looking for some game time and that is just the luxury Rassie Erasmus has at his disposal this afternoon.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

Rassie warns against reading too much into Munster eight-try win against Cheetahs

Munster 51 - Cheetahs 18: Munster coach Rassie Erasmus has warned against reading too much into the province’s eight try-rout of his native Toyota Cheetahs in a hopelessly one-sided Guinness PRO14 game at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2017

Bonus Pro14 start for Munster

Munster 34 Benetton Rugby 3: New league, new season, same old Italians.

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017

Welcome return for Sherry as Munster win

Worcester Warriors 26

Fri, 25 Aug, 2017

Munster get back on track after Saracens heartbreak

Benetton Treviso 14 Munster 34: It’s a pity in many ways that Saturday’s visit of Connacht to Thomond Park means little to the Red Army even though a favourable outcome could still see Munster emerge as top seeds after the 22nd and final round of the Guinness PRO12 regular season.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Ten changes as Munster focus on Benetton Treviso

Benetton Treviso v Munster: We know what Connacht have done to us, while Treviso have been overturning teams like Ospreys and Edinburgh.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Munster v Leicester Tigers - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 3

Erasmus shuffles Munster's deck for Ulster visit as Sarries loom

Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus once again rings the changes for this afternoon’s Guinness PRO12 encounter with Ulster at Thomond Park. 

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

Munster can’t afford another setback

Munster and Cardiff Blues won’t be lacking incentives when they clash at the Arms Park this evening in a Guinness PRO12 encounter that could play an important part in their seasons.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Garry Ringrose ready for call to arms

Friday afternoon in Monaghan RFC and all seems right with the world. The vibe is good and a rare weekend off base awaits. 

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Peter O’Mahony returns to lead Munster into battle

Peter O’Mahony returns to captain Munster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Glasgow Warriors on their 4G pitch at Scotstoun and is joined in the back-row by Tommy O’Donnell who makes his 100th appearance for the province.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Munster v Benetton Treviso - Guinness PRO12 Round 9

Rassie Erasmus has options galore

Munster 46 Treviso 3: Rassie Erasmus is moving closer to achieving one of his most coveted ambitions since taking over as Munster’s Director of Rugby. 

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Tommy O’Donnell steps up as Munster focus on Treviso

Munster must plan without Peter O’Mahony for this afternoon’s Guinness PRO12 tie against Treviso at Thomond Park.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Golden chance for Rassie’s Munster against Ospreys in Cork

Munster can take another significant step closer to the top of the Guinness Pro12 when they face Ospreys at Musgrave Park tonight.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

Big guns back for Munster

The inclusion of Peter O’Mahony, Tommy O’Donnell, Donnacha Ryan, Simon Zebo, and Jaco Taute in the Munster 23 for today’s Guinness PRO12 clash with Zebre at Thomond Park has certainly ratcheted up fresh optimism among the Red Army immediately ahead of a crucially important part of the rugby season.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Munster aim to right the wrongs of last week

Defeat is painful and Munster have been hurting all week as they prepare to right the wrongs of last weekend’s home stumble to Cardiff Blues in their Guinness Pro12 trip to Newport Gwent Dragons today (5:15pm).

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Simon Zebo adds to Munster injury woes ahead of Cardiff clash

No sooner did Rassie Erasmus solve one injury crisis at Munster with the loan signing of Springbok centre Jaco Taute than another reared its head with Simon Zebo ruled out of action for five weeks.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

At last, reasons for Munster to be cheerful

After a summer of pessimism where Munster’s name has rarely been mentioned among the Guinness PRO12 favourites this was some way to start the season.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Tyler Bleyendaal a big hit for Munster

Munster 52 Worcester Warriors 21: It certainly wasn’t a happy return to Cork for former Munster and Ireland hero Donncha O’Callaghan as Munster stormed to a comprehensive pre- season win over Worcester Warriors at Musgrave Park last night.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Strong Munster line-up for Donncha O’Callaghan’s return with Worcester Warriors

Donncha O’Callaghan is edging ever closer to making 400 top class professional appearances in a remarkable career that shows no signs of coming quickly to an end.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2016

‘Solid start’ for Rassie Erasmus

Munster 17 Zebre 0: Last night’s pre-season friendly at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre lacked the type of quality that Munster supporters will expect as the season progresses under a new coaching ticket, but South African boss Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the victory.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Rassie Erasmus ready to ‘bring the puzzle together’ for Munster

Rassie Erasmus will not be expecting perfection when he sends his Munster charges into action for the first time tonight.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2016

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Munster hopefuls will take centre stage against Zebre

Former Leinster centre Collie O’Shea will partner Cian Bohane in Munster’s midfield tomorrow night as Rassie Erasmus begins his search for willing alternatives to the injured Francis Saili.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016

Sportsground braced for mother of all derby battles as Munster arrive

The Galway Sportsground has played host to many magnificent occasions over the past eight months but they will struggle to match the atmosphere that will be generated for tonight’s Guinness PRO12 clash of Connacht and Munster.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Munster take nothing for granted against Zebre

Even with crunch encounters against Guinness Pro12 leaders Leinster and Connacht looming, Munster head coach Anthony Foley will include all his Ireland starters against Italian strugglers Zebre at Thomond Park tonight (7pm).

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Deadly Cardiff Blues open up Munster

Munster’s charge towards the top four of the Pro12 hit a speed bump as they slipped to a 37-28 defeat at Cardiff Blues.

Sun, 20 Mar, 2016

‘Cup finals’ all the way as Munster hunt top four spot

“It’s like every game we play from here on, we’re in cup final mode.”

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Munster have vital targets to hit

Munster 26 Newport Gwent Dragons 5: Two salient points emerged from Saturday night’s Guinness Pro 12 game at Thomond Park.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Stephen Archer set for 100th Munster cap

Munster and the Newport Gwent Dragons both received good news yesterday as they prepare for their Guinness Pro12 clash at Thomond Park tonight.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Benetton Treviso v Munster - Guinness PRO12 Round 16

Munster get welcome top four lift

Treviso 13 Munster 16: Improving Treviso pushed Munster all the way in yesterday’s Guinness Pro12 clash at Stadio Monigo but failed narrowly to secure a third victory in succession.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

‘Must win’ game for Munster

The prospect of missing out on qualification for next season’s European Champions Cup looms larger than ever for Munster after Glasgow Warriors’ win over the Newport Gwent Dragons on Thursday. That result drops Munster to eighth in the Guinness Pro12 table with only the top six assured of Champions Cup action.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Returning trio boost Munster's chances ahead of Pro 12 clash with Glasgow

Tommy O’Donnell, Donnacha Ryan and James Cronin return to action for Munster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Glasgow Warriors on the 4G pitch at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Costly slip for Munster

Munster 17 Ospreys 21: Munster’s hopes of making the knock out stages of the Guinness Pro12 suffered a big blow at Musgrave Park last night as the Ospreys produced a dogged performance to deservedly emerge with the points from an exciting but error-strewn game.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Brian Walsh searches for consistency as Munster bid to close gap on Connacht

Munster begin an all-important phase of the season at Musgrave Park tomorrow (5pm) where a win over Ospreys will help them to reduce the nine-point gap between themselves and Guinness Pro12 table-toppers Connacht.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Anthony Foley pleased as Munster slug it out to win on points

Zebre 12 Munster 16: It wasn’t pretty and Anthony Foley admitted as much, but Munster’s head coach believes his side will consider Saturday’s nervy Pro12 victory at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi as ‘as a good win.’

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Munster men on a mission in Parma

After signing a new two-year deal with the province, Billy Holland will lead Munster into Pro12 battle against Zebre at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi stadium in Parma this afternoon with the aim of helping his side strengthen their bid for a top-four spot.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Munster buoyed as O’Donnell fit to face Ulster

Tommy O’Donnell came through his 20-minute stint against Leinster at Thomond Park on Sunday without any adverse affect to the hip injury which ruled him out of the World Cup and will start for Munster in tomorrow’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Ulster at Kingspan Park, Belfast.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2016

WATCH: Heroic Connacht pounce on Munster’s failings

Munster 12 Connacht 18: CONNACHT’S deserved victory over Munster in Saturday’s Guinness Pro 12 encounter at Thomond Park said as much about one side’s magnificent surge to the top of the league table as it did about the other’s demoralising failure to keep in step.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Anthony Foley lauds ‘exceptional’ Conor Murray as Munster hold on against Edinburgh

Edinburgh 14 Munster 16

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Munster rugby hope for successful winter

Munster return to a happy hunting ground this afternoon when they will hope to bring this block of Pro12 games to a successful conclusion in Edinburgh before turning their attention to the Champions Cup next weekend.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015