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<p>Munster's Jane Clohessy celebrates with her niece Sophia, and Aoife Corey after the game. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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Maeve Óg O’Leary out of Munster's interpro clash with Ulster

Aoife Corey will step up to lead the team at Virgin Media Park.

<p>Munster's Maeve Óg O’Leary, Caitriona Finn and Ellen Boylan celebrate after the game against Leinster last weekend. INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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Munster teammates' coaching transition 'unreal' says Maeve Óg O’Leary

<p>UP FOR GRABS: Munster’s preparations for the latest step in their Women’s Interprovincial Championship title defence look set to be focused around who starts at fly-half. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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'They've got two nights to put the hand up': Munster women's fly-half role up for grabs

Jared Payne 4/8/2026

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Keith Earls backs 'voice of reason' Jared Payne to succeed at Munster

Munster v Leinster - Vodafone Womens Interprovincial Championship Round 1

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Four-try Buttimer helps Munster monster Leinster in emphatic opener

Matt Brown 18/7/2026

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Munster face toughest Women’s Interpro test as Leinster visit Cork

Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship Launch

Munster boss on skipper O'Leary: 'She's got an incredible knack for pulling people together'

The 26-year-old assumed the captaincy of her province 12 months ago as Munster completed a clean sweep of their rivals and then hammered the then-defending champions Leinster 50-15 in the Dublin final

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Maeve Óg O’Leary and Matt Brown 18/7/2026

Coach Matt Brown hopes Munster push their game to greater heights

Munster, captained by flanker Maeve Óg O’Leary, completed a clean sweep in last season’s championship

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Leinster v Munster - Vodafone Womens Interprovincial Championship Final

Munster include 10 uncapped players in women's interpro squad

Munster open their Interpro campaign at home to Leinster in Virgin Media Park on August 8

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Munster Rugby v Exeter Chiefs: Round of 16 Leg Two - Heineken Champions Cup

Munster Rugby's next gen: age-grade squads named for summer interpros

These squads are currently in the middle of a training programme across bases in Cork and Limerick ahead of the series

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Roman Salanoa 24/1/2023

Roman Salanoa to continue hamstring rehabilitation with Munster despite contract expiring

A statement issued by Munster Rugby on Monday said Salanoa was now out of contract but will continue his rehab at the High Performance Centre in Limerick until the end of September, with the hope he will return to action for Nenagh Ormond in Division 1B in the coming season.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Ian Flanagan 4/10/2025

Munster rugby review 'not an investigation, disciplinary process or a fault-finding exercise'

Views are being sought from players and non-playing staff, and a broad range of others with a direct interest in how Munster Rugby is governed and run

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

A general view of SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh during the game 3/2/2024

Confirmed: Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Munster's Champions Cup clash with Racing 92

The fixture is subject to Central Council approval but without disruption to that weekend’s potential county hurling finals.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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The sky won't fall in if Ronan O'Gara goes to Leinster as provincial lines are being blurred

We have come a long, long way when someone like Peter O’Mahony, another Munster legend, can ponder the possibility in unemotional tones.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Peter OMahony Joins Virgin Media Televisions Rugby Panel for Six Nations Coverage

Peter O'Mahony: There are a couple of big steps Munster must take to get where they want to go

'There is a lot going on in the club, a lot of things that need to be sorted out, and I hope the summertime is being used well to reflect'

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

David Humphreys 7/7/2026

IRFU may get more involved in coaching recruitment after Munster’s Randle controversy

Randle was announced in mid-May to be linking up with Clayton McMillan at Munster until the deal was called off due to a wave of backlash

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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Peter O'Mahony: Ronan O'Gara being in the mix for Leinster a 'logical' move for the IRFU

IRFU performance director David Humphreys spoke this week about the possibility of O’Gara, a bona fide Munster legend, being in the frame for the Leinster posting.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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Munster seal Kieran Brookes signing, tie down Michael Ala’alatoa to new deal

Brookes has signed a two-year deal and will add to a pool of tightheads that will also include fellow new signing Jack Aungier.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

David Humphreys 27/1/2025

Leinster and the rest: Irish rugby chief David Humphreys on the game's key issues

Whether it be Stuart Lancaster staying at Connacht, moving on from James Lowe, Leinster 'tax' paying for development in other three provinces, Andy Farrell's post 2027 management or the women's game, there's plenty for the former Ireland out half to be.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Leinster v La Rochelle - Investec Champions Cup

IRFU chief David Humphreys: Ronan O'Gara will be candidate for Leinster top job

Munster fans would likely spit out their coffee at the thought of seeing O’Gara swap the red for Leinster’s blue.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Ian Flanagan 4/10/2025

Munster Rugby structure review gets under way amid €1m cashflow deficit

In a report written before Munster’s season-ending URC quarter-final elimination at Bulls, the chair of finance added: “Generating consistent annual cash flow surpluses remains a key challenge for professional rugby clubs and is critical to long-term financial sustainability."

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

A general view of SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh during the game 3/2/2024

Munster secure approval to stage Champions Cup clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Supporters will have to wait for competition organisers EPCR to deliver a fixture list for their 2026-27 edition

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Mike Prendergast 21/4/2026

'I'm really looking forward to joining a prestigious club like Bath': Mike Prendergast confirms new role

Prendergast, who left Munster at the end of last season, will take over as Bath’s new backs and attack coach

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Bordeaux Begles v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final

Munster handed Bordeaux test as Irish provinces learn European fate

Munster will also play Racing 92, Bristol Bears and Gloucester

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship Grand Final

Leinster seeded as Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws set to take place

The competition organisers on Tuesday morning announced its top seeds for the four, six-team pools

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Ian Costello 31/10/2024

Munster Rugby confident over financial future despite €1million cashflow deficit

The accounts were reported to Munster Branch delegates at their Annual General Meeting in Cashel RFC, home club of incoming president Peter Silke, on Tuesday.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Jean Kleyn 19/3/2026

S Jean Kleyn interview: Munster need to stick to one plan and go with it. Uncertainty is doubt

An Irish citizen now, Jean Kleyn is leaving Munster for Gloucester next season but is sanguine about the ups and downs of his time here. One thing he's sure of though - a clean slate, a reset, in Munster is no bad thing

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Super Rugby Pacific Rd 10 - NSW Waratahs v Chiefs

Confirmed: Munster sign playmaker Will Harrison on one-year-deal

The 26-year-old utility back has joined from Japan’s Kinetsu Liners and will take up one of Munster’s Non-Irish Qualified (NIQ) spots for 2026-27.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship Grand Final

Leo Cullen: 'Munster trolls' responsible for a lot of Leinster criticism

Cullen said he and his fellow Leinster coach coaches are "protective of the team if someone says something not nice about us"

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Oli Jager dejected after the game 13/12/2024

Munster head coach McMillan pays tribute to 'highly-regarded' Jager upon retirement

Jager's final game for Munster was against Ulster at Thomond Park in April.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Munster v Dragons - United Rugby Championship

Munster’s Oli Jager set to retire on medical grounds

Jager will only be 31 early next month but his professional career has been hindered by a rotten run of injuries

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Christopher Barrett comes up against Tom Howe and Yestyn Cook 7/3/2026

Munster confirm eight players to join academy ahead of 2026/27 season

Max Clein, Seán Edogbo, Ronan Foxe and Ben O’Connor are being promoted to the senior squad for the 2026/27 season.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Munster v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship

Munster announce departure of seven players as Clayton McMillan starts to reshape squad

More movement at Thomond Park is expected in the coming weeks.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Super Rugby Pacific Rd 10 - NSW Waratahs v Chiefs

Munster's punt on Will Harrison: This much we know

At 26, the out half has barely touched the surface of his potential, but the fact that Munster will get their hands on someone who made his Super Rugby debut at 20 and was mentored by Bernard Foley as a teenager says plenty

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Jack Crowley is tackled by Sione Tuipulotu and Finn Russell 14/3/2026

Jack Crowley absence untimely for him and for Ireland’s World Cup ambitions

On Wednesday it was confirmed that he will miss Ireland’s summer tour to Australia and New Zealand. Cruel, and untimely.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Jack Crowley leaves the pitch after the match 21/2/2026

Jack Crowley ruled out as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Australia and New Zealand tour

The Munster out-half hasn’t played since mid-April due to what was a mystery leg injury

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Leinster v Wasps - Heineken Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 1

Munster poised to sign former England tighthead Kieran Brookes

Brookes, who will be 36 in August, will bring a wealth of experience to the Munster front row

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

La Rochelle v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Round of 16

Munster to visit La Rochelle for pre-season game

Munster will also play Leicester Tigers in Cork ahead of their opening URC match on September 26

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Munster v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship

S Camp McMillan: How Munster coach put new coaching jigsaw in place

'I heard a few players in and around the building talking about Jimmy so that sort of pricked my ears up'

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Munster v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship

S Clayton McMillan warns Munster must change or risk remaining also-rans

Munster's head coach says difficult lessons, organisational alignment and greater consistency are vital for future success

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Jack Crowley during the warm up ahead of the match 14/3/2026

Blow for Ireland as Jack Crowley's availability for summer tests thrown into doubt

Speaking as Munster coaches wrapped up their post-season reviews, McMillan also addressed in an interview with Examiner Sport the ongoing search for a world-class tighthead prop

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Leinster v Scarlets - United Rugby Championship

Ex-Ireland international Jared Payne joins Munster backroom team as assistant coach

Payne will share attack and backline duties with Mossy Lawler, who has signed a two-year extension. Clayton McMillan said the attack portfolio is a two person job.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Ulster v Connacht - United Rugby Championship

Munster confirm Jimmy Duffy as new forwards coach

Munster are also expected to announced a new attack coach in the coming days

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

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Ronan O'Gara: This project was dying in my arms. Now it’s alive and kicking

This may be one of life’s few jobs where you want to keep postponing your summer break. All we want from Saturday is not to finish it on vacation. Missing out on the play-offs in back to back seasons looks good on no-one’s curriculum vitae

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Tyrel Lomax with Faf de Klerk 28/10/2023

Munster miss out as Tyrel Lomax pens contract extension to remain in New Zealand

Munster will now have to look elsewhere if they are to find that statement Non-Irish Qualified tighthead signing.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Gavin Coombes and Michael Foy 21/4/2026

Highly-rated Michael Foy puts pen-to-paper on new Munster contract

Cork native Foy will move into Clayton McMillian’s senior squad for 2027-28.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Vodacom Bulls v Munster - United Rugby Championship Quarter-Final

S Donal Lenihan: Munster Rugby needs urgent change, not more empty optimism

Going by conversations with people who’ve either served on the Munster Branch on behalf of their clubs or on the Professional Games Committee, the appetite for change seems to be minimal. That’s a worry.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Clayton McMillan speaks to media after the match 30/5/2026

Munster season review: Head coach and squad deserve better conditions to succeed

After Saturday's season-ending defeat, Simon Lewis reflects on an eventful campaign for Munster

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Gavin Coombes and Fineen Wycherley dejected after the match 30/5/2026

Bulls dismantle Munster to leave Clayton McMillan with big summer test

If you are a relatively low-scoring team, you must be miserly in defence. Munster were not so this season

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Clayton McMillan 25/5/2026

McMillan urges Munster charges to embrace Loftus Versfeld challenge

Clayton McMillan is trusting a team captained by scrum-half Craig Casey to write their own history by embracing the opportunity and claiming a famous knockout victory.

Sat, 30 May, 2026