#Munster Rugby

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Ronan OGara
SRonan O'Gara: Rugby might be in trouble but Tolu Latu’s made my day
Philip Quinn 23/4/2019
Not qualifying for Champions Cup could have cost Munster €1m in direct revenue
Munster’s Chief Operating Officer Philip Quinn admitted that potential scenario of not qualifying for the Champions Cup  “did not bear thinking about”.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A view of Thomond Park during the game 9/5/2025
2023-24 'very positive' financially for Munster but this season 'a lot more challenging'
Munster COO Philip Quinn said moving a game against Leinster from Thomond Park to Páirc Uí Chaoimh "wouldn't see a huge uplift in revenue".

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Jordan Hendrikse with Bradley Davids and Jaden Hendrikse 31/5/2025
Siya Kolisi: Let’s get over cramp controversy. It's rugby, it’s entertainment
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has already weighed in, as did Leinster assistant coach Jacques Nienaber who made light of the controversy

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Jaden Hendrikse 31/5/2025
S Gamesmanship is part of rugby, let's climb down from moral high ground
I don’t recall being as irate watching sport for a long time. I was on my feet in my living room, roaring expletives, taking in the end of Munster's game in Durban.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Jaden Hendrikse 31/5/2025
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber dismisses Sharks gamesmanship against Munster as 'normal'
"If you listen to just the referee mic and you take the commentators away, it's crazy what you hear on that mic. They got stuck into each other."

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

La Rochelle v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Round of 16
Emotion, frustration, commitment and special moments: Munster's end-of-season review
After they reached the end of the road in South Africa on Saturday, Simon Lewis assesses another dramatic year for the southern province. 

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Jaden Hendrikse and Jack Crowley 31/5/2025
Hendrikse’s wink failed to deter Crowley but raises the question of sportsmanship in rugby
His wink was clearly intended to rile Crowley up. It had the opposite effect, and apparently added to Crowley’s determination as he slotted his kick.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Thaakir Abrahams arrives 25/4/2025
Thaakir Abrahams aiming for winning return to his 'second home' as Munster head to Durban
On Saturday, the 26-year-old bids to extend his debut season in red at least an extra week by getting one over his former club the Sharks at Kings Park.

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Munster v Benetton - United Rugby Championship
Munster starting team unchanged but bench tweaked for URC quarter-final
Munster face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. 

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Alex Nankivell celebrates winning 16/5/2025
Nankivell ready to step into departing leaders' shoes 
The former Chiefs centre, who moved to Ireland in the summer following the 2023 URC title success, said he had not been aware of Munster’s winless record at Kings Park.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Kerry, European Rowing Championships and Champions League final
Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Kerry, European Rowing Championships and Champions League final
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC series, the Eurpean Rowing Championships and Champions League final.

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Munster v Benetton - United Rugby Championship
Calvin Nash aims to raise the bar with Munster at business end of the season
Munster face the Sharks in the URC quarter-finals on Saturday. 

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Tadhg Beirne applauds the fans after the game 9/5/2025
Munster's Tadhg Beirne named Players' Player of the Year
Aoife Dalton was named Women's Player of the Year. 

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Munster v Benetton - United Rugby Championship
'It hasn’t been mentioned' - 2023 URC title win not on Munster minds ahead of Sharks trip
Munster face a potentially similar route to the 2025 decider as they did two years ago with a daunting challenge against the third-seeded Sharks at Durban’s Kings Park.

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Munster v Ulster - United Rugby Championship
S Donal Lenihan: Bielle-Biarrey's brilliance, but hat-tip also to Munster's Tom Farrell
Leinster’s financial windfall in shifting that URC game to GAA headquarters in Dublin finally forced the Munster brains trust into making a decision that’s been staring them in the face for well over a decade.

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Ian Costello 9/5/2025
Munster want emotional balance as they look to honour Foley and Payne
Sheelagh Foley, mother of Anthony Foley, and Michelle Payne, a former Munster staff member, both died in recent week. 

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Jack Crowley during the warm-up 16/5/2025
Munster welcome Crowley, Barron, Scannell and Loughman back for Sharks quarter-final
Tighthead props Oli Jager (head) and Roman Salanoa (knee), scrum-half Ethan Coughlan (hamstring), fly-half Billy Burns (shoulder), and back-three player Shane Daly (hamstring) remain on the Munster rehab list.

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Munster v Gloucester - Pre-season Friendly
Conor Ryan rewarded for AIL performances with Munster development contract
The 21-year-old second row has played in the AIL with UCC for the past two season. 

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Tom Farrell celebrates after Josh Wycherley scores their side's fourth try 16/5/2025
Munster’s Tom Farrell nominated for Men’s Players’ Player of the Year
Dorothy Wall has been nomintated for the OCC Consulting Women’s Players’ Player of the Year.

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Munster v Benetton - United Rugby Championship
S Donal Lenihan: How one Munster win got everyone breathing normally again
The victory over Benetton on Leeside last weekend could not have been better timed.

Wed, 21 May, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: Irish know all too well of Gazan plight
The Great Famine may have shaped the Irish people, but what’s happening in Gaza must harden worldwide attitudes towards Israel

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Ireland v France - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship
Thursday night clash for Six Nations opener with reigning champions France hosting Ireland
Ireland will take on Italy, Wales and Scotland at home while making trips to France and England. 

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Limerick v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Sportsguide: All Ireland SFC, Munster SHC and PGA Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the start of the All Ireland SFC, the Munster SHC continues and the second major of the year with the PGA Championship in Quail Hollow - all you need to know about sport on this weekend.

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Mike Prendergast and Ian Costello 12/5/2025
'It’s play-off rugby now' - Munster must get the job done in make-or-break Cork clash
It's all on the line as Benetton visit Leeside on Friday night. 

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland SFC, FA Cup final and PGA Championship
Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland SFC, FA Cup final and PGA Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC series kicking off, the men's and women's FA Cup finals and the PGA Championship - all you need to know about sport on TV this weekend.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Stephen Archer takes to the field 9/5/2025
Munster look to Miracle Match of 2016 for belief to claim Champions Cup spot
Stephen Archer, set to play his final home game in Cork on Friday in his 303rd appearance, also started against Edinburgh that night and he recently recalled the importance that cool heads within the camp made in 2016 ahead of their 27-19 victory and the following week’s 31-15 Thomond Park win over Scarlets which secured that crucial sixth-place finish.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne 12/5/2025
Munster stick with same 23 for crucial Benetton meeting 
Interim head coach Ian Costello on Thursday named an unchanged starting line-up and bench from the 38-10 derby win over Ulster at Thomond Park last Friday.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

'Cranky soul' James Coughlan navigating rigours of ProD2 life at Biarritz 
'Cranky soul' James Coughlan navigating rigours of ProD2 life at Biarritz 
There’s no denying that James Coughlan and his staff walked into the eye of a perfect rugby club storm.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Munster v Ulster - United Rugby Championship
Tom Farrell: 'At Connacht, on the outside looking in at Munster, I was a bit envious of the big days'
Munster centre Tom Farrell believes that "in terms of output or contribution this is probably my best season to date yet"

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Mick Clifford: Cork-Limerick road a ‘torturous bastard’ we’ve just been accepting for decades
Mick Clifford: Cork-Limerick road a ‘torturous bastard’ we’ve just been accepting for decades
Peter O’Mahony’s parting shot at the Cork-Limerick road highlights a decades-long failure to deliver basic infrastructure in modern Ireland

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Craig Casey 13/5/2025
'The pressure is on' - Craig Casey says Munster have no choice but to seal Champions Cup spot in Cork
Munster need a victory at a sold-out Virgin Media Park to ensure a place in the end-of-season URC play-offs and qualification for the 2025-26 Champions Cup.

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Conor Murray and Craig Casey 9/5/2025
Craig Casey: 'I’ve become a way better player from working with him'
Casey believes he can still tap into Murray’s vast rugby experience for guidance, though he is mindful that possibly drove the senior partner crazy with the amount of questions he used to ask his fellow Limerick man.

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Denis Leamy and Mike Prendergast 12/5/2025
'We're reared on cup rugby': Jeopardy suits Munster says Denis Leamy
Edwin Edogbo is closing on a return for Munster but Leamy revealed his first minutes on the pitch will come in an A game rather than against Benetton on Friday. 

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Munster's Diarmuid Barren and Oli Jager ruled out of Friday's URC clash against Benetton
Munster's Diarmuid Barren and Oli Jager ruled out of Friday's URC clash against Benetton
Munster have also been boosted by a return to training for power forward Edwin Edogbo after being sidelined with Achilles tendon injury for 17 months.

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Ian Costello 9/5/2025
Costello not looking beyond Munster's Italian job in Cork 
The southern province will look to back up the win over Ulster in Limerick.

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Peter O’Mahony celebrates scoring a try with Tom Farrell 9/5/2025
O'Mahony, Murray and Archer get perfect Thomond send-off as Munster claim vital win over Ulster
Two tries from man of the match Tom Farrell added to his hat-trick in Belfast in Munster’s pre-Christmas as his side reversed a three-game losing streak when it really mattered.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Ulster, Leinster and Ulster SFC finals
Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Ulster, Leinster and Ulster SFC finals
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with Munster taking on Ulster in the URC, Louth and Meath go head-to-head in the Leinster SFC final and its a repeat of the 2024 Ulster final when Donegal and Armagh face off again - all you need to know here.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Mike Prendergast 1/4/2025
Prendergast calls for cool heads on 'massive' night for Munster
Thomond Park will say farewell to some home favourites on Friday night. 

Fri, 09 May, 2025

British & Irish Lions Squad and Captain Announcement
Andy Farrell names a record 15 Irish players in Lions touring squad
There were 14 names back in 2009 but four played no part due to injury and suspension while one not named was drafted in mid-tour.

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Munster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship
Peter O'Mahony putting Munster above himself to deliver URC top-eight finish
Peter O’Mahony prepares for his likely final appearance at Thomond Park, focused on victory over sentiment in vital URC clash

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Dave Kilcoyne 13/12/2024
'A fitting way for me to finish up': Munster legend Dave Kilcoyne to retire from rugby
“The last two years haven’t gone as planned with surgeries to my shoulder and Achilles," said the 36-year-old. 

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Stephen Archer with his son Alex after the game 12/4/2025
Too much at stake with Munster for Stephen Archer to start thinking about retirement yet
"It's a good distraction, no time for thinking about your lasts, your firsts when there's stakes like that,” Archer said.

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Ian Costello 5/5/2025
'Significant burden' for Costello and Munster to claim URC knock-out spot
They will start the weekend in ninth place ahead of Ulster’s visit to Thomond Park this Friday before a final game of the regular season at home to Benetton in Cork seven days later.

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Peter O'Mahony watches on after being withdrawn from the team during the warm up 19/4/2025
O'Mahony looking forward to 'spicy' derby with Ulster
Munster also reported no adverse reactions for Mike Haley, Gavin Coombes, Calvin Nash, Diarmuid Barron and Craig Casey following their returns from injury in the loss to Cardiff on April 25 and assistant coach Mike Prendergast said the impact of those additional 13 senior players to the ranks was “huge”.

Mon, 05 May, 2025

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