Mike Prendergast admits frustration over Munster’s failure to make Leinster pay
Backs coach says lack of ‘that killer instinct’ proved costly in Croke Park defeat
Backs coach says lack of ‘that killer instinct’ proved costly in Croke Park defeat
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of the game but accuracy let them down at key scoring moments
Hooker Diarmuid Barron has also travelled but will miss Stormers game because of return to play protocols
Former Munster outhalf joined Leo Cullen’s setup after four seasons with the Hurricanes
Leinster’s versatile Ciarán Frawley stakes claim to number 10 jersey in blue and green while Munster counterpart Jack Crowley favourite to start against All Blacks
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Doris praises team’s fast start in game where his exceptional breakdown work and defensive efforts shone through
Leo Cullen’s team won 26-12 in front of a record URC crowd at Croke Park
‘We did the occasion justice’: Coach Graham Rowntree backs Munster’s performance, as two ‘huge’ games loom in South Africa
Former Munster man made his presence felt within minutes of the game before scoring Leinster’s fourth try
The match might have been over before some of the 80,468 crowd took their seats but that didn’t stop Leinster v Munster being an incredible occasion
Munster made plenty running but lacked execution; Leinster’s issues at scrum continue; Jamie Osborne and Caelan Doris impress
Leinster beat Munster 26-12 in front of a record URC crowd at Croke Park
First-quarter chaos tested the resolve of Munster’s pack
With little over 15 minutes on the clock, Leinster had already racked up a 21-point lead
Provincial siblings, Leinster and Munster meet at GAA headquarters for the first time since their famous European Cup semi-final in 2009.
A strong performance for Munster against Leinster could help player's international ambitions
Leinster have won four of their last five meetings with Munster
Rarely can the presence of one player have prompted so much intrigue in the rich history of Leinster v Munster battles
Leinster and Munster meet in round four of the URC with up to 80,000 expected at GAA HQ
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Rónan Kelleher a doubt for Ireland’s Autumn Nations series after undergoing procedure on injured ankle
Ex-Connacht centre on prospect of playing in Saturday’s landmark Croke Park URC game
Leinster prop not short of motivation for eagerly awaited Croke Park clash against rivals Munster
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Leo Cullen’s strong squad selection last week, a nod to the upcoming back-to-back interpros, suggests a change of tack to that of previous campaigns
Leinster’s choice of number 10 for this game was always likely to be one of the most significant selections early in the season
Rowntree must deal with a growing injury list ahead of Saturday’s game at Croke Park for which 75,000 tickets have been already been sold
Lee Barron and academy hooker Gus McCarthy will be ready and primed if required to step up and step in for clash with provincial rivals
With Dan Sheehan sidelined, Kelleher is vital for Saturday’s renewal at which more than 70,000 supporters expected
Munster recover from Zebre defeat to win against Ospreys
Tadhg Beirne and Peter O’Mahony return to starting 15 for visit of Welsh side to Cork
Being a captain in rugby has specific responsibilities, from talking to referees to leading the team and setting tone
Defence coach accepts the sharp criticism of friend and former team-mate after loss to Zebre
Ulster take bonus point and lessons from tough loss to Lions in South Africa
Paul McGinley feels the emotion at unloved Presidents Cup
‘That wasn’t good enough from us,’ says coach after Italian side defeat sloppy visitors in Parma
Ennis native Tony Butler is handed the 10 jersey after Billy Burns failed to recover from shoulder injury
The outhalf picked up a shoulder injury against Connacht last weekend
Munster forwards coach Kyriacou says the Italians have qualities that make them dangerous opponents, especially on turnover ball
Tommy O’Brien being assessed for injury ahead of Emerging Ireland tour
Head coach says Connacht aim to build on spectacular display at Thomond Park
Plenty of positives to take for both sides following enthralling opening URC encounter at Thomond Park
Leinster and Ulster show true grit to grind out victories over Scottish opposition while Munster and Connacht produce a classic at Thomond Park
Head coach confirms shoulder injury to Billy Burns on his competitive debut for Munster
Munster take five points but injury to outhalf Billy Burns looks to be a concern
Graham Rowntree is ambitious and philosophical about his third season as Munster’s head coach, though he admits to feeling a tad stressed
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