Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Munster seek quick return to winning ways

Van Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to Treviso

Regrets for Munster as Leinster find a way, again

Home advantage was diluted by the absence of fans as conditions played their part

Munster back to winning ways after frantic finish out west

A last-gasp match-winning try eluded in-form Connacht team at the Sportsground

Ben Healy ruled out of Munster’s tough away day against Clermont

Stephen Larkham says Joey Carbery is progressing well but will not play before new year

Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes helps Munster rout Ospreys

22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the sword

Munster leave Wales with a win but no bonus point

Two disallowed second half tries from Darren Sweetnam left the visitors frustrated

Munster earn bank holiday bonus in entertaining Thomond Park tussle

Johann van Graan might have a few issues with porous home defence against Cardiff

Déjà vu all over again for Munster against Leinster

Defending champions into Pro14 final as Munster fail to make most of opportunities

Will Connors starts as Leinster and Munster name their XVs

Mike Haley is back in the Munster squad but there’s no return for Furlong, Leavy or Ryan

RG Snyman to decide on where to spend his ‘six to 12-month’ rehabilitation

Munster’s injury crisis deepens with Springbok star facing up to a year out

Munster’s luck continues to bottom out as Leinster enjoy happier return

Injuries to RG Snyman and Dave Kilcoyne will test Johann van Graan’s strategic reach

RG Snyman’s knee injury ‘looks pretty serious’

The Springbok lock was forced off with a knee injury after just seven minutes

Leinster edge Munster as rugby makes thrilling return

Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury

Ryan Baird named in Leinster XV as Munster duo set for debut

Damian de Allende and RG Snyman named in Munster team for Aviva Stadium clash

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Van Graan reassures Joey Carbery that Munster have his back

Ireland outhalf faces an ‘indefinite’ period of time on the sidelines with ankle injury

Jack O’Donoghue reaches a crossroads of sorts but with a clear plan to push on

Versatile Munster backrow is desperate to add to his two Ireland caps in the coming years

Andrew Conway diary: In search of a competitive edge

Training alone is strange but reading about sporting greats can provide useful insights

Niall Scannell and Jack O’Donoghue ruled out of Ospreys clash

Munster head coach Johann van Grann has named his team for Saturday’s Pro14 match

Munster break Zebre resistance in second half

Munster keep pressure on Edinburgh at top of Conference B

Niall Scannell captains Munster side for Zebre challenge

Tommy O’Donnell and Darren Sweetnam are both among the replacements

Johann van Graan admits Munster failed to seize opportunities against Racing

Coach praises his side’s efforts against French side that played ‘magically’ at the end

JJ Hanrahan named in Munster team for trip to Paris

In the absence of Joey Carbery and Tyler Bleyendaal, his inclusion is crucial

Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Ulster put Munster to the sword with five-star show in Belfast

John Cooney to the fore as scrumhalf finishes the game with 18 points to his name

Leinster forge hard-earned victory to break fortress Thomond

Cullen’s team inflict Munster’s first Limerick defeat in 22 games across all competitions

Chastened Munster leave the champions’ lair with regrets

Vunipola brothers help Saracens up the ante following all-in melee in the third quarter

Munster up against it after losing at Saracens

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Saracens make 12 changes for visit of Munster

John Ryan will make his 150th Munster appearance against Saracens on Saturday

Munster mix the old with the new in victory over Saracens

Early salvos a sign of hosts’ progress before weather turns second half into grim affair

New Munster battle some old-school weather to hold off Saracens

Game of two halves sees Mark McCall’s side take bonus point away from Thomond Park

Munster fall just short of the full Houdini as Racing take share of the spoils

JJ Hanrahan’s late drop goal misses target in thrilling Thomond Park endgame

Bonus-point endgame enough to make Munster’s day

Cronin’s dramatic try ensures deserved reward for visitors’ dominance of spirited Ospreys

Keith Earls back for Munster’s clash with the Ospreys

Johann van Graan makes five changes for crunch Champions Cup trip to Swansea

Munster and Connacht resources already stretched as European action looms

Western province facing a full-scale second row crisis after further injuries to O’Brien and Dillane

Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over Ulster

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over Ulster

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

Jed Holloway to make first Munster start against struggling Ospreys

Former Australian underage international one of five changes in team that lost to Cheetahs

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

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