Leinster dominate central contracts with 11 of 14 IRFU deals
Just one Munster player now on a central deal with two from Connacht and none from Ulster
Munster Rugby
Munster rescue bonus points from loss to dominant Edinburgh
Four tries in the opening half at Musgrave Park had the visitors 29-7 to the good at the break
‘I have lived the dream’: Conor Murray reflects on Ireland career after announcing retirement
The Munster man who was once rated as the best scrumhalf in the world will step away from international rugby after the Six Nations
Munster must quiet the noise against Edinburgh in quest for URC home quarter-final
Southern province host Edinburgh at Musgrave Park on Friday
Who is Clayton McMillan and what can Munster fans expect from new coach?
McMillan has established himself as arguably the next All Blacks coach-in-waiting
Clayton McMillan appointed new head coach of Munster on three-year contract
New Zealander signs three-year contract and will take up role in July on completion of 2025 Super Rugby season
John Ryan targets silverware as he extends Munster stay for another season
Ireland international prop remains in love with the game after a well-travelled career
Munster’s Shane Daly and Oli Jager to get injury scans after picking up knocks at Ireland A game
Centre Alex Nankivell and loosehead Jeremy Loughman are set to return for Friday’s game against Edinburgh
Fineen Wycherley, John Ryan and Fionn Gibbons sign contract extensions with Munster
Wycherley signs two-year extension with the southern province
Munster take bonus-point win over Scarlets at Thomond Park
Gavin Coombes leads the way with two tries for the province
Munster looking to avoid surprise at home to Scarlets
The Llanelli side have not beaten Irish opposition since ousting Connacht four years ago
Mike Prendergast ‘surprised’ at Jack Crowley’s role for Ireland against Scotland
Munster attack coach excited about acquisition of Dan Kelly from Leicester
Munster’s Mike Prendergast set for appointment as Ireland A coach
Ireland A will play England A on February 23rd
Munster secure URC away win with six tries against Dragons
Ben O’Connor marks debut start for Munster with early try
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 to take on Harlequins at Croke Park in Champions Cup round of 16
Munster’s trip to La Rochelle will also take place on Saturday, April 5th
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 eagerly awaiting Champions Cup showdown with Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle
Skills coach Mossy Lawler says ‘massive positives’ to be taken from Northampton defeat
Gerry Thornley: Leinster fans are so spoiled that only one prize will do
Ulster and Munster face daunting assignments as they bid to progress in European competition
Owen Doyle: Nika Amashukeli showed again why he is the best referee in the world
Leinster were fortunate against Bath with the sequence of events leading up to Obano red card
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
Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle to host Munster in intriguing last 16 clash
Top two seeding earns Leinster a home clash with Harlequins and the prospect of potential home ties all the way through to the final again
Champions Cup last 16: Leinster to play Harlequins, Munster against La Rochelle
Ulster will play Bordeaux Bègles in last 16 after squeezing through difficult Pool 1
‘When we’re poor, we’re being very poor’: Munster rue sloppiness in Northampton defeat
Tadhg Beirne says team left frustrated after thrilling, yet demoralising loss in Champions Cup
Munster lose to Northampton Saints in thriller to likely miss out on home knockout tie
Tom Seabrook’s hat-trick helps ensure English side emerged with bonus-point win
Peter O’Mahony back from injury for Munster’s crunch Champions Cup clash at Northampton
Ireland flanker replaces Jack O’Donoghue in the Munster pack
What is the primary problem stopping Munster from success?
Munster probably have to beat Northampton in Franklin’s Gardens to ensure they finish above the Saints and thus ensure themselves a home tie in the Round of 16
Gerry Thornley: Is a slimmed down Champions Cup the answer to the competition’s woes?
A revamped 18-team tournament has been proposed by France’s LNR
Champions Cup team news: O’Mahony returns for Munster; Ringrose named on Leinster wing
Diarmuid Kilgallen makes his Munster competitive debut on the left wing; Leinster makes five changes for Bath clash
Matt Williams: Begrudgers in Ireland must never be permitted to pull Leinster down
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster need to hone their attack to win titles
Leo Cullen’s men eked out a dogfight win over rivals La Rochelle but struggled to build a consistent attacking shape
Munster head to Northampton with their destiny in their own hands
Interim head coach Ian Costello says Munster are looking at extending Chris Boyd’s time with the province
Champions Cup permutations: What is on the line for Leinster, Munster and Ulster in final pool matches?
Leinster look to secure home advantage as 24 teams become 16
Ireland’s historic Six Nations title bid bolstered by return of key players
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
Tickets sell out for Connacht’s URC clash against Munster in Castlebar
The fixture on March 29th will be played at MacHale Park
Ian Costello credits Denis Leamy for making Munster hard to beat in gritty win over Saracens
English side’s number eight Tom Willis said his team couldn’t get any pace on the ball
‘We’ll see in May’ - Ronan O’Gara strikes defiant note after Leinster’s successful La Rochelle raid
‘I hope we get another crack later in the season because our boys can do better and will do better’
Ian Costello praises Munster’s determination in defeat of Saracens
The impact from the bench, led by try scorer John Hodnett was significant in that end game
Munster secure gritty victory over Saracens to keep hopes of home knockout tie alive
The 22,002 inside Thomond Park breathed a collective sigh of relief as the home team battled back from a deficit
Champions Cup Round Three: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more
Leinster, Ulster and Munster are in action at the weekend in the next round of the pool stage
What Ronan O’Gara has done at La Rochelle is exceptional. What comes next will be fascinating
It would be fascinating to see the Cork coach try to translate his French success to Test level
Munster host Saracens knowing defeat could be very costly
Attack coach Mike Prendergast believes the deciding factor for Munster will be their ability to take their chances
Champions Cup team news: Furlong back for Leinster, Crowley starts for Munster
Furlong will win his 150th Leinster cap against La Rochelle
New deal fuels Tom Ahern’s motivation for the challenges ahead
Waterford man has extended his Munster contract by two years and is looking forward to locking horns with Saracens at Thomond Park
Chris Farrell released by French side Oyonnax following conviction in connection with gang rape
Former Munster player was convicted of failing to prevent a crime, and given a four-year sentence, with two years suspended
Tom Farrell revelling in the Munster experience
In-form former Connacht centre looking forward to another big European night at Thomond Park, a must-win encounter as Saracens come calling
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
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