Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup exit brings Munster close to a mini-crisis
Clayton McMillan’s squad should take a little inspiration from the way Ulster are currently playing the game
Craig Casey
Craig Casey was outstanding despite Munster’s sour defeat to Castres
Irish province were left ruing turnovers, inaccuracy and poor place-kicking in Champions Cup defeat
Munster have nothing to gain from the past in crucial clash with old foes Castres
Craig Casey’s recovery a boost for Clayton McMillan’s team as they aim to put Toulon heartache behind them
Munster not taking the easy way out after Toulon defeat
Province looking inward despite controversial late penalty last time out
Jean Kleyn to leave Munster in favour of Gloucester
Scrumhalf’s availability to be decided later in the week following should injury sustained against Toulon
Munster brace for Toulon physicality and lively backs in Champions Cup clash
French Top 14 side have not been beaten at home this season
Craig Casey: Outlook is sunny in south of France for Munster’s energy-giver
Scrumhalf will give it his usual 100% against Toulon on Sunday – and is more than ready to stand in at 10 if needed
Davit Niniashvili: La Rochelle’s ebullient Georgian fullback is a big threat for Leinster
Niniashvili wants to change the perception that Georgian rugby is more than just forward play
Munster hope to avoid getting bogged down against Ospreys
Clayton McMillan’s men have ongoing scrum and lineout issues
While Ireland switches off for Christmas, rugby players switch on
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Craig Casey signs two-year extension to remain at Munster until at 2028 at least
26-year-old scrumhalf has made 104 appearances for the province and won 24 Ireland caps
Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to prove
Opportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell over
‘I am definitely not where I want to be’: Craig Casey targets key role for Ireland
Refreshingly frank and ambitious, the Munster scrumhalf hopes to get a chance against Japan to atone for All Blacks disappointment
Ireland’s Caelan Doris available for New Zealand game as Irish squad declare clean bill of health
Positive news for the likes of Jack Conan and Craig Casey, who had been doubts through injury
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