Munster Rugby

Winning farewell from Connacht stalwart Jack Carty marks URC victory over Munster

Connacht’s all-time leading scorer with 1,260 points has seen considerable change since his home debut against Leinster in January 2013

Bonus-point win over Munster keeps Connacht in top-eight hunt

Strong opening half for Connacht leaves Munster with too much to do after the break

Stakes are high as Connacht host Munster with Champions Cup spots in sight

Province have turned Dexcom Stadium into something of a fortress in recent weeks

‘We’re here to really compete at the top level’: Harry West living his dream with Connacht

Ballina man setting his sights on silverware as he lines out with his friends and heroes

Clayton McMillan staying on as Munster head coach is in the interest of both parties

At a time of instability, changing coaches is not ideal for Munster

Connacht make nine changes for interpro showdown with Munster

James Ryan to lead a much-changed Leinster side for home game against the Lions

Conor Murray: Leinster Rugby deserves more than social media cynicism

Leo Cullen’s frustration is visible, but the consistency of this Leinster era deserves more than social media cynicism

Ulster turn focus to league as they look to stay in the hunt for playoff place

Tight and tense occasion beckons in URC against table-topping Stormers

Munster fear Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley could be out for rest of season with injuries

Clayton McMillan said he was committed until end of season but ‘other people’ might make decision whether he remains for next season

Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley miss out as Munster name team to play Connacht

Fineen Wycherley has recovered from a knee injury to start in the pack along with Michael Ala’alatoa and Edwin Edogbo

‘No one’s been talking about it’: Munster players ignore external noise to focus on Connacht game

Province trying to put aside off-the-pitch controversy over appointment of Roger Randle

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Munster confirm Roger Randle will not join province as attack coach

Randle’s appointment had provoked disquiet among Munster supporters and activists due to an allegation of rape against Randle in 1997

How concerned should Leinster be for Europe after Benetton defeat?

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John Hodnett’s four tries for Munster were matched with a brilliant display on the wing

Clayton McMillan hails openside flanker for doing a ‘good job’ against Ulster

Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong

Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending

Munster finally put plucky Ulster away in second half as injuries mount for both teams

John Hodnett ran in four tries and Alex Kendellen scored a hat-trick at Thomond Park

Paul O’Connell: ‘I see little difference between a Limerick rugby player and one from a Dublin private school’

Former Ireland, Munster and Lions captain Paul O’Connell talks to Róisín Ingle about how his life still revolves around rugby 10 years after retirement, his love of golf and the difficulties with Munster

Ulster’s young side show potential despite Munster defeat

Injuries forced rotational side, but Richie Murphy says some big hitters may be fit for next Saturday’s Challenge Cup semi-final

Munster 41 Ulster 14: Four-try John Hodnett leads Munster to comfortable win at Thomond Park

Young Ulster side start strong but couldn’t keep pace with hosts after the restart

Munster likely to remain the IRFU’s problem child no matter how they behave on the pitch

Even if they finish the season strongly and reach the Champions Cup, a reboot is needed after years of mismanagement at the province

Munster hold a powerful upper hand as injury-ravaged Ulster come to Limerick

Richie Murphy makes 15 changes from the side that lost to Leinster last weekend

Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match

Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster

Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season

URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players

Clayton McMillan says Munster ‘can be better as an organisation’, but Ulster match the focus

Head coach hoping to build on comprehensive victory against Benetton in home URC clash with Ulster

Could injuries derail Ulster’s stellar season?

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Kerry let themselves down by not dealing with Michael Murphy after Dylan Casey punch

Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse

Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster

Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest

Tadhg Beirne says Munster focused on the present amid fallout from Roger Randle appointment

Three resigned from the Professional Game Committee over Munster’s hiring of attack coach, who will start next season

Ulster set to bring depleted squad for visit to Munster

Richie Murphy says province are ‘under pressure’ as several players picked up injuries against Leinster last week

Leinster dismiss pretenders Ulster, Connacht find consistency and Ireland women crush Italy

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Edwin Edogbo extends Munster contract until at least 2027

The 23-year-old Ireland international has scored seven tries in 29 appearances for province

Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action

Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France

Munster survive Jack Crowley and Craig Casey yellows to take much-needed win in Benetton

Province jump to seventh in URC table with seven-try showing

Conor Murray: Noel McNamara coaches Europe’s best attack – the IRFU could benefit some day

Coaches such as McNamara, Ronan O’Gara and Felix Jones should be top of the list whenever Irish provinces are hiring

Munster must drown out outside noise for must-win game against Benetton

In-form Jack Crowley can make the difference in Italy

Matt Williams: It’s painful to see Munster failing in so many ways

The province’s problems can’t be blamed on one person – it’s time for complete organisational, cultural and structural renewal

URC preview, women’s Six Nations and Munster’s controversial new appointment

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Roger Randle fallout raises serious questions over governance of Munster

Roger Randle’s appointment as attack coach has led to disquiet and three resignations

Munster make eight changes for URC clash against Benetton

Clayton McMillan names strong side which is captained by Tadhg Beirne

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