‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New Zealand
Nigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016
Munster Rugby
Matt Williams: Leo Cullen deserves a final season, but Leinster must avoid the long goodbye
Speculation over a coach’s successor can destabilise the team unless the process is handled properly
Australian utility back Will Harrison joins Munster on one-year deal
The 26-year-old arrives from Japanese side Kinetsu Liners
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien
Dan Sheehan takes over captaincy for Nation Championship meetings with Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Munster’s Oli Jager retires ‘with immediate effect’ on medical grounds
Head coach Clayton McMillian says prop ‘can take great pride in everything he has achieved in the game’
Jack Crowley could miss Ireland’s Nations Championship tour with blood vessel issue
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says outhalf has finally received a diagnosis for troubling leg injury
Former Ulster and Ireland fullback Jared Payne joins Munster coaching set-up
Munster’s attack and backline coaching responsibilities will be shared by Payne and Mossie Lawler, who has signed a two-year contract extension
Munster sign Jimmy Duffy as forwards coach on a two-year deal
Significant coup for Munster to get vastly experienced coach from Ulster
Former Irish rugby player travels to Ukraine to deliver medical aid
Shane Leahy has co-ordinated delivery of more than €200 million in aid
Leinster still nursing Champions Cup wounds despite reaching URC final four
Leo Cullen’s side the last province standing as Munster and Connacht bow out
Munster’s season ends in disarray as Bulls run over and through them in Pretoria
South African side’s pack set the terms from the off as Munster were taken apart up front
After a gruelling, disrupted journey to Pretoria, Munster face huge Bulls test at altitude
Clayton McMillan played down the challenges faced by his team ahead of the URC quarter-final
Conor Murray: All is not lost for Leinster
Leo Cullen’s side need to tap into the same emotions that won them the URC last season
View from South Africa: Lions lie in wait armed with Bordeaux’s blueprint for Leinster
Munster face an uphill challenge against the Bulls at altitude
‘I’m my own player’: Evan O’Connell unburdened by Munster bloodline
The 22-year-old lock is hoping to follow up on try-scoring return in URC quarter-final against the Bulls
Gerry Thornley: A deflating and damaging weekend for Leinster, Ulster and Irish rugby
Irish provinces have never seemed farther away from a Champions Cup win
Jack Crowley is a doubt for Ireland’s Nations Championship games with ‘obscure’ leg injury
Captain Tadhg Beirne may be fit for URC semi-finals should Munster progress
Conor Murray: Nienaber’s Springbok defence may not matter against all-out Bordeaux attack
Leinster’s opponents in Champions Cup final are a side packed with internationals who win games any which way
Owen Doyle: Spitting is just as bad as eye-gouging – it drags rugby into the sewer
Diarmuid Barron’s complaint went no further due to lack of evidence, but Munster dug deep for a crucial win
URC to take no further action over alleged spitting incident during Munster win over the Lions
Munster hooker Diarmuid Barron alleged he was spat at by Lions flanker Sibabalwe Mahashe
Three Irish provinces on the dance card for URC quarter-final fandango
Connacht will take on Glasgow Warriors in Scotland, Munster face Bulls in Pretoria and Leinster have home advantage against Lions
Relief trumps joy for Clayton McMillan after Munster book URC quarter-final place
Head coach also outlined importance of qualifying for the Champions Cup, which was secured by victory over Lions
Jack Oliver reflects on his father’s death, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
The former Munster and Ireland U20 scrum-half speaks about grief, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
Munster secure URC quarter-final trip to South Africa after holding off the Lions
Ulster miss out on playoffs but could knock Connacht out of Champions Cup qualification spot if they win Challenge Cup
URC final day playoff permutations and Champions Cup qualification explainer
All four Irish provinces cannot make the URC playoffs but all four could yet qualify for Champions Cup next season
Munster need result against Lions to halt season’s unravelling
Dumped from Europe without a whimper, Clayton McMillan’s side are not yet guaranteed their spot in the URC knockout stages
Conor Murray: How the battle for the number nine shirt is shaping the future of Irish rugby
Munster’s hurling culture and the influence of the GAA on Irish rugby’s development pipeline
Days of players being sent off for thuggery are in past, says Clayton McMillan
Munster head coach welcomes rescinding of red card for hooker Diarmuid Barron in Connacht defeat
Retiring Munster duo may make final Thomond Park bow against the Lions
Niall Scannell and John Ryan in matchday 23 for Saturday’s URC clash in Limerick
Matt Williams: URC organisers should take a bow – and do nothing else
The tightness of the battle to reach the quarter-finals is evidence of the competition’s success
URC permutations: How Irish teams can make that crucial top-eight placing
Munster, Ulster and Connacht could finish in top eight, while Leinster could still finish top of table
Jack Aungier to join Munster from Connacht on two-year deal
Tighthead prop made 100 appearances in six seasons at Connacht
Watching Leinster at pitch level with the under-10s gave me new perspective
Less about team movement and shape, more about players, their scanning and body language
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan welcomes independent review into province’s governance
Move follows mutual agreement between Munster and Roger Randle not to take up position of attack coach with province
Gerry Thornley: Repeating top-eight URC feat would be an even bigger outcome for Irish game
Three of last season’s top eight will not reach the playoffs - all of which makes for a very fluid and competitive league
Owen Doyle: Ulster fans booed the referee, but he got the penalty try decision right
Nathan Doak’s collision with Stomers’ Leolin Zas did not have great force, but it was to the head
Connacht’s win over Munster brings province within single point of URC playoffs
After victory over Munster, a tricky fixture awaits next Friday away to Edinburgh
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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