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Casey Laulala loved life at Munster so much he admits he never wanted to leave. Picture: Diarmuid Greene / Sportsfile

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Munster memories still burn bright for Casey Laulala

Laulala moved from Munster to French giants Racing 92 in 2014, with the Irish province saying at the time they were “unable to match” the offers the player had on the table in Europe.

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‘They’ve got their Munster edge back’

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Cork Con retain spine for bid to retain crown

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It's My Life: Tric Kearney - Another family holiday is over

Rob Penney rules out replacing Rassie Erasmus

Rob Penney has ruled out a return to Munster to succeed Rassie Erasmus as head coach, but said he would be open to coming back to the northern hemisphere, or Ireland, in the future.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2017

Rob Penney: Irish tour a boost to RWC19

Former Munster coach Rob Penney said Ireland’s two-match tour of Japan has been hugely beneficial for local administrators preparing to host the Rugby World Cup in 2019.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

Players not distracted by talk of Erasmus departure

The Irish management last night insisted that their Munster players are not being sidetracked by talk of Rassie Erasmus leaving the province.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2017

Book review: Under a Pole Star

STEF PENNEY’s atmospheric The Tenderness of Wolves won the Costa Book of the Year award in 2006 for a murder mystery set in the Canadian tundra. 

Sat, 21 Jan, 2017

Evening briefing: Two young children in house at time of Dublin shooting. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Tue, 06 Dec, 2016

The making of a Munster and Ireland legend

Seven moments that shaped Anthony Foley’s illustrious career...

Mon, 17 Oct, 2016

David Wallace warms to Rassie Erasmus's plan

David Wallace is confident Rassie Erasmus can succeed where Rob Penney struggled and land on a style of play that utilises Munster’s traditional strengths up front while making the most of a promising back line.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2016

Ask Audrey has been sorting out Cork people for years

Got an issue? Ask Audrey...

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Connacht has changed Irish rugby forever

How much of a favour has Connacht done Irish rugby? It’s an interesting topic. Indeed, they may have done the country some service.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Unlike Munster, Connacht stuck with long-term plan and are reaping rewards

Four lessons that Donal Lenihan learned from his latest trip to Galway...

Wed, 20 Apr, 2016

David Corkery: Munster rugby glaringly in need of a massive overhaul

Current Young Munster coach David Corkery was an outstanding international wing-forward who was a teammate of Anthony Foley when Munster first competed in the European Cup in 1995. He spoke to Charlie Mulqueen about what he calls the recent ‘catastrophic failure’ in the province...

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

Munster must do more than just stand up and fight

Well, is this what they had in mind when they talked about a return to old values?

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

Leinster look to Sexton factor for lift

Fergus McFadden believes Leinster can reap the benefits of a rejuvenated Jonathan Sexton as they prepare for a quartet of crucial Guinness PRO12 games starting with the visit of Munster to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

For ex-Munster man Paddy Butler, it's a long way to Tipperary from Pau

Limited game time at Munster left Paddy Butler frustrated and looking for pastures new. Then came an offer from Pau in France.

Sun, 27 Dec, 2015

Munster Rugby Squad Training & Press Conference

Anthony Foley and Munster in talks to extend contact until June 2017

Munster last night confirmed that talks have begun with Anthony Foley over a one-year contract extension beyond this season to run until June 2017 for the province’s head coach.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2015

No excuses for outclassed Munster

Munster 13 Glasgow Warriors 31: Thoughts that the blood on Gregor Townsend’s hands at Ravenhill on Saturday night was Anthony Foley’s proved unfounded as the Glasgow Warriors head coach looked forward to this Guinness Pro12 final victory providing a springboard to greater things for his club.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Slane to rock despite rain

The portaloos are in place, the wellies have been rooted out, and Penney’s has been all but cleared out of flowery headbands.

Sat, 30 May, 2015

Robbie Deans favourite as Matt O’Connor exit points to new hire and fire culture

Official notice of Matt O’Connor’s exit from Leinster landed shortly after 10am yesterday, but the writing had been on the wall for the Australian head coach for a month.

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Guts and glory game is back

Leinster 23 Munster 34

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

Kearney gives Axel a shot in the arm

Anthony Foley found an ally in the enemy camp yesterday with Leinster’s Rob Kearney expressing his admiration for the Munster coach as he attempts to stamp his authority on the province in the post-Rob Penny era.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

Strategy changes will take time, warns Walsh

Munster attack coach Brian Walsh has warned reinstating some of the province’s core rugby values after the Rob Penney era’s "wide-wide" offensive strategy will take some time.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

O’Mahony demands Reds raise game

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony has urged his squad to play every game this season as if it was their last as the province aims to return to the winner’s enclosure in both the Guinness Pro12 and Europe.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2014

Work to do after longest goodbye

On Saturday, Leinster not only bring the curtain down on the domestic rugby season but also on the longest goodbye the game in this country has ever seen when Brian O’Driscoll lines out as a professional rugby player for the last time.

Wed, 28 May, 2014

Varley’s view of the future

Another Munster campaign reaches its conclusion without silverware or even a final appearance to show for all the sweat, toil and trouble, leaving incoming head coach Anthony Foley and his squad with plenty to ponder over the summer months.

Mon, 19 May, 2014

Munster lack final drive to break Warriors

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Sat, 17 May, 2014

Penney leaves the building blocks for a brighter future

So all that is left are the handshakes and farewells, as Rob Penney departs Munster for a new coaching adventure in Japan.

Sat, 17 May, 2014

It’s time for real Munster to stand up and fight for glory

Which Munster will turn up at Scotstoun tonight?

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Foley finally finding his feet at the coalface

Dave Foley understands all about the years of patience and hard work that go into becoming an overnight success.

Thu, 15 May, 2014

Fit-again Zebo all set to face Glasgow

Rob Penney has given Simon Zebo the all-clear for Munster’s RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final trip to Glasgow on Friday night.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

Penney expecting ‘a real cauldron’

Rob Penney has dismissed the relevance of Munster’s victory in Glasgow earlier this season as they prepare for Friday night’s RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final but has warned his players to expect a "cauldron" at Scotstoun.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

Varley: Players should worry after Ulster debacle

Munster’s underperforming players should be afraid for their places ahead of Friday night’s RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final in Glasgow, says stand-in captain, Damien Varley.

Tue, 13 May, 2014

Penney named as top coach at RaboDirect Pro12 awards

Munster head coach Rob Penney picked up the title of Coach of the Season at last night's RaboDirect Pro 12 awards, as he heads into his final stint with the Irish side.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Ex ‘Baby Blacks’ skipper Bleyendaal joins Munster

Munster put some gloss on a losing weekend yesterday when the province announced the capture of former New Zealand Junior World Cup-winning captain Tyler Bleyendaal on a three-year contract.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Penney gets Rabo coach award

Rob Penney is guaranteed to leave Munster with at least one piece of silverware after being ‘Coach of the Year’ at last night’s RaboDirect PRO12 Awards in Edinburgh.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Is there one last push left in Munster?

Munster 17 Ulster 19

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Disappointment for Penney on Thomond swansong

Munster 17 Ulster 19

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Derby ideal farewell for Penney

Rob Penney will say his goodbyes to Thomond Park tonight and one does not need to read between the lines to suggest a derby dust-up would be the Munster head coach’s preferred curtain call.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Momentum is vital for Reds, says Penney

There may be bigger battles ahead in the culmination of this RaboDirect Pro12 campaign but Munster will close their regular season at home to Ulster this evening intent on maintaining momentum with the play-offs just a week away.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Lam undaunted as Connacht look to future

Connacht coach Pat Lam has refused to get involved in a war of words with Rob Penney after the Munster boss claimed that the signing this week of Mils Muliaina illustrated that the westerners have an unfair advantage in the transfer market.

Thu, 08 May, 2014