Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals
Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer
French clubs still expect to complete European games as Top 14 shelved
Six French clubs still involved at quarter-final stages of the two competitions
Munster enter three-week off-season with goal of August restart
Province confirms departures and arrivals after completing remote training programme
Niall Scannell captains Munster side for Zebre challenge
Tommy O’Donnell and Darren Sweetnam are both among the replacements
Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion
Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle
Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win
New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs
Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams
The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday
Munster make 11 changes to their team for Benetton clash
Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo
Jack O’Donoghue to make first start of season for Munster against Zebre
Johann van Graan makes seven changes to squad on back of defeat to Scarlets
Jack O’Donoghue returns to Munster XV for Zebre visit
There are seven changes to the Munster side that faced Scarlets three weeks ago
Conor Murray is back in the Munster squad for Italian job
Munster and Ireland scrumhalf set to make his return for Sunday’s trip to take on Zebre
Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys
Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park
Provincial fringe players lacking competitive rugby outlet
Celtic Cup has made some difference but meaningful fixtures are still limited for many
Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht
Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side
Ulster’s stunning second-half show breathes life into season
Munster were 17-0 up at the break but the sending off of Sam Arnold proves key
Kevin O’Byrne to make European debut for Munster
Johann van Graan has made two changes for the clash with Leicester at Welford Road
Injury-plagued Munster up against it as they host Leicester
New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver
Munster bring back international heavyweights for Leicester game
South African flanker Chris Cloete to make European debut
Chris Cloete set for debut as Munster look for rhythm
Darren O’Shea and Sam Arnold in senior squad for first time as Jean Kleyn returns
Munster’s Fineen Wycherley handed three-match ban
Secondrow was sent off for an alleged strike on Tim Swinson in heavy defeat to Glasgow
Rassie Erasmus: Don’t prejudge South African clubs’ worth in Pro14
Munster head coach believes Cheetahs and Southern Kings will recover from poor start
Darren Sweetnam grabs two tries as Munster book home semi-final
Bonus-point win in Italy sets up a Thomond Park Pro12 semi-final on May 20th
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
Absence of Kleyn and Ryan sees Munster reshuffle secondrow
Pro12 preview: Ospreys v Munster, Liberty stadium (Saturday 5.15, live on Sky Sports)
Munster destroy Dragons to keep ahead of the pack
Full house in Cork witnesses cracking display from Rassie Erasmus’s side
Munster trounce Treviso and give Erasmus a happy headache
Team on top form means selection for Europe may involve tough decisions
Munster continue fine run of form with home win
Munster go top of the Pro12 table after their bonus point win over Treviso
No Peter O’Mahony in Munster squad for Treviso
Flanker not included after being put on Ireland stand-by by Joe Schmidt
‘I thought I was in New Zealand’, says Maori head coach
Colin Cooper paid tribute to Munster and the rugby culture so apparent at Thomond Park
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
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster v Munster derby needs to get back to its roots
Leinster versus Munster has become sanitised. Too much about rugby.
Munster to sign Stormers secondrow Jean Kleyn, reports
Giant 22-year-old South African lock would become province’s fourth summer signing
Ronan O’Gara homecoming - Munster grouped with Racing
Champions Cup draw puts focus on provinces’ failure to attract top overseas players
Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide
Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages
Anthony Foley and Munster fully focused on Aviva showdown
Securing qualification for Champions Cup next season the primary objective for now
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