Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler backs Mike Prendergast for head coach role
Former Munster winger signs two-year extension to remain with home province to 2027
Munster Rugby
Jeremy Davidson eyes an eventual return to Ireland
Castres coach eyeing further Champions Cup success following well-plotted win over Munster
Last weekend crystallised the waning appeal of the Champions Cup
The inclusion of the South African sides is not working. One-off long haul treks to Europe are not wanted by anyone
Owen Doyle: Referees should not strive to be everyone’s pal. Foul play needs real disapproval
Dangerous carded actions must get more than just a nonchalant wave of the card from the referee
Munster’s Craig Casey to undergo knee surgery after injury against Castres
Scrumhalf looks to be in a race against time for to be available for Ireland’s opening Six Nations game
Ian Costello defends Munster team selection after Castres defeat
Craig Casey’s serious knee injury places further strain on Munster squad
Mixed fortunes for Irish provinces leaves plenty of room for improvement
Leo Cullen admits Leinster just muddling their way through after win over Clermont while chastened Munster and Ulster now facing important URC derby clash in Belfast
Munster must wait to find out extent of Craig Casey’s knee injury
Friday night’s defeat to Castres came at a cost after an attritional encounter
Joey Carbery embracing his new challenge at Bordeaux Bègles
The former Leinster, Munster and Ireland outhalf has warned his team-mates what to expect when they lock horns with a chastened Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium
Disconnected Munster pay the price against Castres in scrappy defeat
Irish province could not take advantage of the three yellow cards for a Castres side that played on the edge
Castres 16 Munster 14 as it happened: Champions Cup
Munster lose in Stade Pierre-Fabre in big blow to their chances in the competition
Matt Williams: Ulster’s decision to run up the white flag a bleak day for Irish rugby
The title ‘Champions Cup’ is a sham when the competition structure allows clubs to not select their best players yet still progress deeper into the competition
Opportunity knocks for Brian Gleeson as Munster face formidable Castres
The impressive Gavin Coombes rested for difficult assignment against a side that boasts an exceptional home record in the Top 14
Calvin Nash says Munster looking for consistency as they eye familiar foes Castres
Though Munster have faced the formidable French club a record 19 times over the years, surprisingly the Ireland winger has yet to play against them
Tadhg Beirne returns as Munster make six changes for Champions Cup match against Castres
Brian Gleeson will start for the first time in the Champions Cup
Patience and perseverance help Jeremy Davidson prove his coaching mettle in France
The former Ulster and Ireland lock has coached in France for 16 years, the last seven of which have been as a head coach in the fiercely competitive environment of the Top 14
Irish rugby is a good place to be, thanks to people such as Dave Fagan
Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman represent the continuation of an old Irish rugby recipe: home-grown talent spiced up by a sprinkling of top international quality
Mike Prendergast confirms his name is in the hat for Munster head coach job
Dave Kilcoyne, Oli Jager, Shane Daly and Calvin Nash declared available for Castres clash
No game illustrated the widening gulf between Europe’s elite and the rest than Toulouse’s mauling of Ulster
The Irish challenge for the Champions Cup is reliant on Leinster, and that is not healthy for Irish rugby
Owen Doyle: Luke Pearce had a bad day at Thomond Park, including one extremely poor call
Leo Cullen doesn’t need telling that Sam Prendergast needs serious tackle mentoring
Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly sign two-year contract extensions at Munster
Both players scored tries against Stade Français in the Champions Cup at the weekend
TV View: Leinster savour their Goldilocks moment as they gobble up Bristol Bears’ porridge
Bristol’s colourful Max Lahiff had feared just such an outcome when he strapped on his metaphorical tin hat on Premier Sports pre-match
Munster blow Stade Francais away in Champions Cup opener at blustery Thomond Park
French side reduced to 13 after two secondrows shown red cards in quick succession
Jordie Barrett shines as Leinster beat Bristol to get search for elusive fifth star under way
Champions Cup: Munster secure bonus-point win over Stade Francais, Connacht beat Zebre, while champions Toulouse pummel Ulster
Munster make the perfect start to Champions Cup with bonus-point win over Stade Français
Victory was facilitated by the French side losing secondrows to two red cards in four-minute spell
Injury-hit Munster retain enough quality to edge Stade Francais in Champions Cup
If province is diligent and accurate in patterns of play then the scoreboard should reflect this commitment
Sam Prendergast starts at outhalf for Leinster as Jordie Barrett named on the bench
Champions and Challenge Cup team news: Leo Cullen confirms Hugo Keenan’s wrist injury will keep him out for ‘around four weeks’
Jacques Nienaber: ‘It was never the case that Rassie and I didn’t enjoy Munster or Ireland’
Former South Africa coach on his future, the danger of only reading headlines, and how good players can challenge a coach
Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup preview and pool by pool guide
Leinster again look best placed to challenge the recent domination by France’s big beasts Toulouse and La Rochelle
Jack Crowley: ‘Mental resilience has always been part of me’
Munster and Ireland outhalf says he is grateful to be in Andy Farrell’s 23-man squad
Munster interim boss Ian Costello welcomes arrival of Chris Boyd as performance consultant
New Zealander will boost Munster’s coaching resources as they look to replace Graham Rowntree
New Zealander Chris Boyd takes on Munster performance consultant role
Ex-Hurricanes and Northampton Saints coach joins province after Graham Rowntree and Andy Kyriacou depart
Making Munster competitive again in Europe will require planning, patience and a little bitterness
In little over a decade the quality of players at Munster’s disposal has fallen off a cliff
Munster show true grit to end disappointing run
Victory over Lions a significant boost before the province resumes Champions Cup action
Munster looking for upturn in URC form against Lions
Southern province have only won two of their six URC games this season
Denis Leamy rules himself out of becoming new Munster head coach
Former Irish international signed a contract extension as defence coach
Denis Leamy and Mike Prendergast agree two-year extensions to stay at Munster
Ulster have signed number eight Juarno Augustus on a three-year contract
Munster appoint Alex Codling as interim forwards coach consultant
Appointment follows departure of forwards coach Andi Kyriacou
Munster Rugby confirm departure of forwards coach Andi Kyriacou
Province have begun recruitment process for replacement
Could Michael D topple Christy from the top of the album charts?
President Michael D Higgins records an LP; the Oireachtas spends more taxpayers’ cash on something it’s not clear we need; and an ex-rugby star encounters some unwanted wingers
Wood dynasty at Munster extends to third generation as Gordon joins academy
20-year-old Garryowen centre has been training with senior squad and played against Gloucester in pre-season friendly
New Zealand’s Jason Holland swerves questions on vacant Munster coaching role
‘I’m busy here. So, not me,’ says All Blacks’ assistant coach in advance of Ireland Test at the Aviva Stadium
Munster look to reset following most eventful of weeks
Following team's spirited display against New Zealand XV, province’s brains trust turn their thoughts to the pressing business of finding a new head coach
Throwback game throws up a cracker as battling Munster go down to All Blacks XV
Both coaches agree that games like Saturday night’s sell-out clash at Thomond Park still have their place
Peter O’Mahony proves fitness and sharpness in 40-minute Munster run
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello delighted with how the side played against an All Blacks XV selection
Understrength Munster aim to stand up to All Blacks again
Deprived of 20 players through injuries and Irish call-ups, Munster can draw on history as they host illustrious visitors
Diarmuid Barron and Munster relishing ‘special occasion’ of an All Blacks XV showdown
Munster v All Blacks XV preview: There would be no better way of demonstrating gratitude to Graham Rowntree than by province putting on a show this evening
Ian Costello and Munster circle the wagons in advance of high-profile clash
After Graham Rowntree’s sudden exit it falls to Munster’s interim head coach to steer the province through a potentially turbulent period
Former rugby international Simon Zebo backs new Irish whiskey
Black Emerald set for launch next year, says Munster and Ireland star
Peter O’Mahony to start for Munster’s sell-out game against All Blacks XV
Diarmuid Barron captains a side which will feature an injury-delayed debut for winger Diarmuid Kilgallen
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