Person: John Madigan

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Donnacha Ryan prepares for an emotional Thomond farewell

There will be differing emotions at Thomond Park this evening as Francis Saili and Donnacha Ryan make their final entrances there in the red of Munster.

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Munster v Toulouse: How the sides compare

MUNSTER - Team news

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Has Rassie Erasmus hooked a Shark with bite?

Rassie Erasmus struck gold when he captured Jaco Taute on a short-term loan from the Stormers, but is it too much to expect Jean Deysel to make a similar impact during his limited time at Munster?

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Dave Foley on his way to club Pau

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Gavin Coombes looks set for big welcome from West Cork fans

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Paul O’Connell enthusiasm rubs off on Munster's young guns

Munster hopefuls bid to impress Nigel Carolan

A number of candidates for places in the Ireland Under-20 squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship will be on parade and anxious to catch the eye when the Munster Development XV take on an Ireland Selection at Thomond Park this afternoon at 1pm, with admission free from the east stand side of the stadium.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring their fifth try with teammates 5/11/2016

Belief earns its reward as Ireland no longer fear All Black bogeyman

Both Munster and Ireland will have confidence soaring after success against All Black sides, writes Donal Lenihan. 

Wed, 16 Nov, 2016

Another magical night at fortress Thomond

It just gets better and better for Rassie Erasmus and his remarkable group of Munster rugby players and their magnificent supporters!

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Munster eye another huge scalp but Erasmus expecting bruiser

The inclusion of seven players in Ireland’s 23-man squad against Canada tomorrow along with the absence of several others means that Munster will be severely depleted when they take on the powerful Maori All Blacks at a sold-out Thomond Park tonight.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016

Jack O’Donoghue looks to add weight to Munster claims

A number of players facing uphill – some would say impossible – tasks in forcing their way into the Munster team on the biggest days played influential parts in last week’s impressive victory over Ulster in Belfast.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Coach happy as Munster A team face high quality test

Munster A couldn’t have faced a stiffer challenge than the champions in today’s B&I Cup opener with London Welsh at Towns Park, Midleton (2.30p.m.), but coach Peter Malone believes his young side will be up to the task.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Cian Bohane with Bowen Watkin 11/12/2015

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

Ulster Bank League previews

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Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

CJ Stander says new leaders ready to step up for Munster

Every award that comes the way of CJ Stander counts on his CV. Take seven Man of the Match gongs last season and another in Saturday’s opening Guinness Pro12 clash with Benetton Treviso as just some of the recent entries for the South African back-rower.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2015

Paul O’Connell leaves with Munster blessing, says Garrett Fitzgerald

Munster Rugby chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald expects Paul O’Connell to make a final decision on his next career step in the coming fortnight, having today announced that the Irish captain will be released from his IRFU Munster contract following the Rugby World Cup.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

How do you replace the irreplaceable Paul O’Connell?

Paul O’Connell may be keeping quiet on his future but Anthony Foley knows it will not be with Munster and the head coach is making plans to bring in an overseas replacement for the departing Ireland captain.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Impressive Munster A overpower Eagles

Munster A 33 Connacht Eagles 13: Munster A showed flashes of brilliance during their comprehensive win over the Connacht Eagles at Thomond Park yesterday.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2015

Brave Dolphin go down fighting

Dolphin 28 Ballynahinch 35 

Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

Ryan injury woe adds to Foley’s frustrations

Anthony Foley’s first year as Munster head coach seems to be lurching from one crisis to another.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

Warhorse O’Callaghan leads Munster into battle

Veterans Donncha O’Callaghan and BJ Botha provide the experience in an otherwise youthful side chosen by new Munster head coach Anthony Foley for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly against Gloucester at Kingsholm (3pm).

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Fourth loss on the trot for Dolphin

Ulster Bank League Div 1A: St. Mary's College 20 Dolphin 18

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

Powerful Charleville bridge 73-year gap

CHARLEVILLE CBS produced a marvellous display at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick yesterday to reach the Dr Harty Cup final for the first time since 1938.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2011

O’Callaghan the ace for Charleville

CHARLEVILLE CBS won this Harty Cup quarter-final tie at Clarina yesterday far more convincingly than the score line suggests.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2011

O’Callaghan points way for slick Charleville

CHARLEVILLE CBS revived their Dr Harty Cup campaign with a merited success over Coláiste Chríost Rí in Mourneabbey yesterday and set up a crunch clash with St Caimin’s (Shannon) to decide who will gain the second quarter-final spot from Group B.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

Taoiseach celebrates anniversary of smoking ban

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern yesterday presented a birthday cake to a baby born on the day the smoking ban was introduced, to celebrate the law’s first anniversary.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2005

Baby helps Ahern mark smoking ban anniversary

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was joined today by a baby born on the day the smoking ban was introduced, to celebrate the law’s first anniversary with a tree-planting ceremony.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2005

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