Francis Saili named in semi-final XV as departure announced

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

Munster likely to add to Connacht’s woes

Both of these sides have their eyes on bigger fixtures to come in a fortnight's time

Munster academy players ‘a source of great optimism’

Rassie Erasmus says youngsters involved in Treviso triumph are ‘physically 100% there’

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

Quality, not quantity, the problem with Munster’s kicking

Rugby Stats: Relentless Saracens pressure contributed to second-half deterioration

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster have game-changers - Munster must develop some

Munster lacked impact off their bench and squad depth to cope without Conor Murray

Munster get the better of Ulster in sloppy derby date

Rassie Erasmus’s side set for home semi-final after Thomond Park victory

Munster determined to unleash hounds on Saracens

Peter O’Mahony’s relaxed attitude bodes well for province ahead of European semi-final

Munster and Glasgow meet again in grudge match showdown

Jean Deysel’s debut among ten changes as Munster aim for fourth win in six months

Munster’s gritty away win not enough for Rassie Erasmus

‘It was actually a dreadful performance because of the weather, but we were gutsy’

Jaco Taute back to aid Munster’s challenge

South African starts at fullback as Erasmus makes five changes for Scarlets’ visit

Ian Keatley and Andrew Conway in Munster squad for Scarlets visit

Injured duo Jack O’Donoghue and Rory Scannell both ruled out of Friday night clash

Francis Saili cleared of high tackle complaint and free to play Scarlets

Bundee Aki will return to full training this week ahead of Connacht’s trip to Treviso

Munster dig deep again as Kilcoyne’s late try secures win in Wales

Rassie Erasmus’s side go back top of Pro 12 table after victory away to Ospreys

Absence of Kleyn and Ryan sees Munster reshuffle secondrow

Pro12 preview: Ospreys v Munster, Liberty stadium (Saturday 5.15, live on Sky Sports)

Ian Keatley, Billy Holland and John Ryan back in Munster XV

Ospreys v Munster, Guinness Pro12 Round 15, at Liberty Stadium, 5.15pm (Sky Sports)

Irish quintet take places on bench for Munster's rescheduled trip

Dave Kilcoyne, Billy Holland, Tommy O’Donnell and Rory Scannell all involved

South Africans putting Springbok into Munster’s step

CJ Stander, Jaco Taute and Jean Kleyn provide powerful framework of raw power

Munster sense and seize the moment to reach knockout stages

Glasgow Warriors lead four times but couldn't prevent classic late smash-and-grab

‘Tactically we were 50-60% but we were 100% maximising our guts’

Rassie Erasmus hails Munster’s gritty performance, but concedes it was far from perfect

Rassie Erasmus waters down talk of Munster going all the way

‘I think it would be stupid too put targets out there,’ the Munster director of rugby said

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

Jaco Taute’s Munster stay extended until end of season

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

David Nucifora’s shuffling of deck has revealed some trump cards

IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit

Francis Saili to make first start of season against depleted Connacht

Munster welcome back All Blacks star as table toppers take on champions in Galway

Rassie Erasmus denies special treatment for Jaco Taute

Decision to extend Springbok’s contract based on injuries in backline, says coach

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

Pro12’s premier derby ends in one-sided Munster win

Munster open up five point gap at top of the table after comfortable Thomond Park win

Old rivals Munster and Leinster not inclined to do dull

Rediscovered Thomond Park X factor should be key for home side in intense battle

Francis Saili back in Munster squad for Leinster battle

Munster centre to make return in sold out St Stephen’s day fixture at Thomond Park

Rassie Erasmus juggles options for festive clash with Leinster

Munster coach welcomes fierce foes to Thomond for first time since arriving in Limerick

Rassie Erasmus reveals Jaco Taute keen to stay on with Munster

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

Gordon D'Arcy: All seems well but Taute call is key

Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line

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

Rassie Erasmus keen to extend Jaco Taute’s Munster stay

Director of rugby believes South African is making contribution on and off the park

Erasmus confident O'Mahony can shake off back injury

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

Depleted Munster squad face daunting task in Thomond Park

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

Munster not planning a response to Maori All Blacks’ haka

New Zealand natives Howlett, Mafi et al performed their own dance at Thomond in 2008

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