Place: Stade Pierre Fabre

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Mike Haley getting used to life in fast lane

No matter how well things are going, there is always something to knock you off kilter.

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Munster can take giant leap towards last eight

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Mike Haley targets away win after strong showing against Castres

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60-second report: Munster's quick start to second half the key moment

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JJ Hanrahan steps in to guide Munster past Castres

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As opening day draws go, this satisfied Johann van Graan

Billy Holland: We must heed French lesson

Billy Holland knows Munster will need to take heed of the French lessons learned in Castres two days ago as they look ahead to another, tougher, Gallic test on Saturday.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2017

Take the draw, the two points and run: Reds ride their luck

The rouble with Castres is, you never quite know what they will bring to the table. With just two wins from seven outings in the French Top 14, they should make for more inviting opposition than any of the other five French qualifiers in this season’s Champions Cup.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2017

Rory Scannell says discipline and physicality key to success

The last time Munster played Castres, Rory Scannell was a Leaving Certificate student watching from his sofa as Ronan O’Gara sent the game-winning drop goal between the posts. 

Fri, 13 Oct, 2017

Rassie Erasmus does his best to paper over the cracks

Leinster 23 Munster 17: To listen to Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening in the aftermath of a fourth Aviva Stadium defeat in 12 months, you might have thought it was Leinster rather than Munster with plenty to put right heading into next week’s Champions Cup pool stages.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017