Johann van Graan and Munster to stand by convicted doper Gerbrandt Grobler

‘As far as we’re concerned he’s done his time and that’s the end of it’

Peter O’Mahony a concern for Munster

Munster captain a doubt for final pool game against Castres

Injury-plagued Munster up against it as they host Leicester

New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver

Johann Van Graan ready for Munster job – all strings attached

Replacing Nienaber and the O’Mahony contract situation early issues for the new coach

Johann van Graan hopeful Peter O’Mahony will stay with Munster

Chris Farrell to be out for six to eight weeks after injury picked up against Argentina

Tyler Bleyendaal and Niall Scannell likely to miss Racing 92 visit

‘We were already missing Jaco Taute and Dan Goggin who played a lot for us last year’

Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash

Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely

Munster welcome back their Lions for Cardiff Blues’ visit

On the bench JJ Hanrahan is in line for his first Munster appearance since 2015

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Munster and Scarlets name unchanged sides for Pro 12 decider

Conor Murray to make 100th Munster appearance; Donnacha Ryan signs off on 167 caps

Francis Saili named in semi-final XV as departure announced

Ian Keatley and Jaco Taute both sign contract extensions as New Zealander departs

Conor Murray back in Munster 23 for Connacht clash

‘Winning only once in 29 years in Thomond Park emphasises the challenge we face’

Pro12 chiefs name their 2016/17 ‘Dream team’

Munster lead the way with six players, while Ulster and Leinster Rugby have two each

Munster’s B&I Cup winning contingent given their chance

Billy Holland is only player to retain his place in the pack and captains the side in Italy

Munster to strain every sinew in effort to dethrone Saracens

Red army a factor but European champions are grizzled lot and worthy favourites

CJ Stander starts for Munster against Saracens

Conor Murray ruled out as Munster name their team for Champions Cup semi-final

Schmidt's squad points to Sexton’s likely return

Squad of 40 selected for next month’s opening two games in Scotland and Italy

Munster’s need and form should help secure home quarter-final

Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92, Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.30pm – Sky Sports 2

Rassie Erasmus more than a steady hand at Munster’s tiller

South African has brought emotional intelligence as well as a razor-sharp rugby brain

Vengeful Glasgow are Munster’s biggest challenge to date

Victory in group shoot-out would go a long way to securing a home quarter-final

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Munster do Anthony Foley proud as they trounce Racing 92

Rassie Erasmus’s side claim bonus point with performance of ruthless efficiency in Paris

Munster must make poignant Paris return a stepping stone

Racing 92 have impressive home form even if their focus is now on domestic league

Jaco Taute’s Munster stay extended until end of season

Province confirm Springbok will remain a part of Rassie Erasmus’s squad until June

Jaco Taute’s contract extension will raise eyebrows in Ulster and Leinster

Decision to retain Munster’s Springbok centre is not consistent with Pienaar departure

Munster stick with same team for return leg at Leicester

Leicester v Munster, European Champions Cup Round four - Kick-off at 3.15pm

Rassie Erasmus reveals Jaco Taute keen to stay on with Munster

Province will make case to IRFU to retain South African and Francis Saili

Rassie Erasmus urges caution as Munster steamroll past Leicester

With Glasgow Warriors beating Racing in Paris, Pool One has been flung wide open, but Munster remain in firm control

Erasmus confident O'Mahony can shake off back injury

Munster captain expected to lead his side against Leicester in Champions Cup

No Peter O’Mahony in Munster squad for Treviso

Flanker not included after being put on Ireland stand-by by Joe Schmidt

Munster go back to the future to claim famous win over Maori All Blacks

Packed Thomond Park witnesses another stirring occasion as old school wins through

Depleted Munster squad face daunting task in Thomond Park

Maori All Blacks are effectively shadow New Zealand squad but still contain big threats

New hooker Rhys Marshall named in Munster squad for Ospreys

In the half backs Tyler Bleyendaal returns to partner Duncan Williams for Friday night tie

Rassie Erasmus lays out blueprint to beat All Blacks – don’t spurn chances

Munster coach says big-game players need to seize big moments against New Zealand

Stander proud to relinquish famous ‘8’ jersey for a day

South African is emphatic inspired Munster display against Glasgow will not be a one-off

Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to Foley

Munster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond Park

A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win is

Rassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of Racing

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