Bordeaux 47 Munster 29 (FT) - second half comeback falls short as Munster’s Champions Cup campaign ends
Creaky lineout combined with Bordeaux’s lethal transition attack sees the Irish province fall in France
Jack Crowley
Jack Crowley signs two-year contract extension with Munster
Province and IRFU announce new deal amid interest from Leicester Tigers
Gordon D’Arcy: As an ex-pro, to see players not bothered is sobering
It is a privilege to play professional sport; you never know how long it will last and I think it is time players reminded themselves of that fact
‘I was thinking ‘that little f**ker’ - Ronan O’Gara sees irony in Jack Crowley’s drop goal
‘I’ve seen a lot of good drop goals but that’s a top-class one’
Jack Crowley: ‘I think I’d bite your hand off for the opportunity to be where I am right now’
Munster outhalf says he remains focused on his performances despite all the other noise surrounding him
Jack Crowley agrees new Munster contract after turning down offer from Leicester Tigers
Outhalf understood to have received €750,000 per year offer from Leicester
Connacht ought to have won but yet again only woke up when all seemed lost
Connacht interim head coach Cullie Tucker says team must stop giving themselves too much to do
Historic Connacht-Munster clash could prove to be a classic
Big-name players and a bumper crowd in store as Castlebar hosts critical URC showdown
If Jack Crowley leaves Ireland, the IRFU won’t make the same exception they did with Johnny Sexton
Crowley hasn’t achieved as much at 25 as O’Gara and Sexton, but the Munster squad he’s part of bears no comparison to the teams they were surrounded by
How Ireland came dangerously close to a rare defeat to Italy
As Leonardo Marin raced up the touchline, thoughts of just a second Six Nations win for Italy in 26 meetings against Ireland flashed before our eyes
Jack Crowley’s patience rewarded as Ireland go in search of Rome revival against Italy
The return of Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose gives Ireland more variety in attack
Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley are at the centre of a rugby culture war
Both outhalves have their loyal backers but Ireland are fortunate to have the pair to choose from
Mike Prendergast ‘surprised’ at Jack Crowley’s role for Ireland against Scotland
Munster attack coach excited about acquisition of Dan Kelly from Leicester
Ireland name team to play Scotland: Live reaction as Peter O’Mahony is selected for ‘experience’
Team news: Robbie Henshaw comes in at centre for the second Six Nations weekend
Gerry Thornley: How about an alternative look at Ireland’s Six Nations win over England?
The failure to show France’s Romain Ntamack a straight red card against Wales was appalling for the sport
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
Sam Prendergast relishes ‘healthy competition’ with Jack Crowley
The Leinster flyhalf is taking nothing for granted after a mixed performance for Ireland on his first Six Nations start
Statistical breakdown: Did Ireland make the right call to start Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley?
Based purely on their performance stats, there’s little to separate the two top contenders for pivotal outhalf role
Ireland name team to play England: Prendergast ‘the right man this weekend’ says Easterby
Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside
Diarmuid Kilgallen to play his first URC game for Munster as they take on Dragons
Munster without Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony who are with the Ireland squad in Portugal
Leinster’s willingness to embrace the chaos is beautiful to see
Munster should be fired up by the frustration of losing a match they should have won against Northampton
Munster put it up to Northampton but the damage had already been done
Province ended the Champions Cup pool stages with a 34-32 away loss to the Northampton Saints
Sam Prendergast’s next task is to make Leinster less predictable
Munster can only succeed against Saracens and Northampton if Jack Crowley regains his best form
Ian Costello defends Munster team selection after Castres defeat
Craig Casey’s serious knee injury places further strain on Munster squad
Jack Crowley: ‘Mental resilience has always been part of me’
Munster and Ireland outhalf says he is grateful to be in Andy Farrell’s 23-man squad
Tough love for Jack Crowley as big opportunity knocks for Sam Prendergast
In Andy Farrell’s final game before taking up the Lions job he picked the young Leinster outhalf to start against Australia
Andy Farrell hoping Ireland have kept their best performance until last against Australia
Ireland see return of Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park, Ronan Kelleher and James Ryan, as well as the retention of Sam Prendergast at outhalf
Sam Prendergast ‘deserves’ starting role at 10 for clash with Australia, says Andy Farrell
Ireland team news: Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Ryan all return to the team for final Autumn Nations Series match
Sam Prendergast expected to retain No 10 jersey for Australia game
Leinster outhalf impressed against Fiji last weekend
Andy Farrell and Ireland aiming to end the year on a high
Lions-bound Ireland coach relishing the chance to celebrate the IRFU’s 150th anniversary by taking on Joe Schmidt’s Australia
Matt Williams: Take a deep breath and see how Sam Prendergast copes with big Fiji test
Praise the French Rugby Federation for the way they highlighted the spiritual element of our sport
To contest or not to contest? That is the question for Ireland’s aerial game
Performance under the high ball likely to be tested against Fiji and outcome sure to be instructive
Leicester Tigers and Montpellier among clubs looking to sign Leinster’s Ross Byrne
Andy Farrell warns of dangers of making too many changes for Ireland’s clash with Fiji
Jack Crowley gives reminder of his talent - and needs to keep doing so
Sam Prendergast did well off the bench but there’s little doubt who deserves to be Ireland’s first-choice pivot at present
With all due respect to New Zealand and the haka, a laser-accurate kicking game can deliver victory for Ireland
I hope the Irish welcome for the All Blacks holds far more humility than the English displayed
Shortlists for Rugby Writers of Ireland Players of the Year announced
Jack Crowley, Caelan Doris, Joe McCarthy, Bundee Aki, and Jamison Gibson-Park on men’s list
All eyes on Sam Prendergast as he looks to settle outhalf question
Having decided against joining Connacht last summer, the 21-year-old has a chance on Saturday to strengthen his cases for leading roles with Leinster and Ireland
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of match against Leinster
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of the game but accuracy let them down at key scoring moments
Top outhalf debate rolls on despite Leinster vs Munster Croke Park clash
Leinster’s versatile Ciarán Frawley stakes claim to number 10 jersey in blue and green while Munster counterpart Jack Crowley favourite to start against All Blacks
South Africa 24 Ireland 25: How the players rated in Durban
Ciarán Frawley’s late drop goal secures a memorable, series-levelling victory for Ireland at Kings Park
Jack Crowley impresses early on in his journey to becoming Ireland’s go-to man
The outhalf has plenty of room for improvement but has already shown enough qualities to mitigate the loss of Johnny Sexton
Handrè Pollard calls for South Africa to be clinical against Ireland
Springbok outhalf praises influence on Ireland of ‘big threat’ Jack Crowley
How Jack Crowley is becoming everything Munster need him to be
So far this season 24-year-old has shown such consistency and durability that Munster fans have stopped pining for Ronan O’Gara. Confidence is high that the outhalf can continue to direct play in Saturday’s URC semi-final against Glasgow
Five players from Irish provinces make URC team of the season
Jack Crowley named URC’s Next-Gen Player of the Season for 2023/24
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster are on the march again and Jack Crowley is their main man
Leinster’s Ross Byrne has concentrated on existing strengths rather than try to diversify his game
Matt Williams: Ross Byrne rising to Leinster challenge could help Ireland hit heights in South Africa
Andy Farrell could yet again benefit from Leo Cullen’s exceptional talent as a selector
Northampton 24 Munster 14: Champions Cup last 16 as it happened
Munster’s European hopes this season dashed despite superb first half
Fin Smith in flying form and looking to oversee a second Champions Cup win over Munster
Northampton’s 22-year-old outhalf against 24-year-old Jack Crowley could be battle for years to come
Six Nations: Ireland left to rue bringing the best out of England
Ireland’s attack failed to flow but they still got themselves into a winning position before letting it slip
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