Stephen Larkham

Smarting Munster looking to extend Thomond Park run as Ulster come calling

Johann van Graan’s side will need a vastly improved performance after Connacht defeat

Settled Graham Rowntree happy to commit his future to Munster

Ambitious forwards coach and former Lion believes province are making real progress

Graham Rowntree signs new two-year deal with Munster

Forwards coach: ‘We’ve put down roots here and have no desire to move anywhere else’

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

These are tricky times for Munster, the European drama kings

Johann van Graan’s departure will leave province in need of a new coaching ticket

Stephen Larkham turns down Munster contract extension

Attack coach will depart Limerick to take up role closer to home at the end of the season

Stephen Larkham: ‘Joey has got that heightened sense you want your 10s to have’

Opportunity beckons for Joey Carbery to prove he belongs on the international stage

Mack Hansen quickly adapting to Galway life as he seeks to excite Connacht faithful

Former Brumbies wing admits Ireland call would be very tempting after good early form

Matt Williams: Johann van Graan’s reign bearing sweet fruit at Munster

His side are displaying a level of team skill that I haven’t witnessed in 25 years watching them

Jason Jenkins debut and John Hodnett return gives Munster more options

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree praises hard work as squad set to face Scarlets

Keith Earls moves to fill Munster’s midfield shortfall

URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park

Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way

Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC

Stephen Larkham’s Munster declaration is good news for the province

A settled coaching ticket wil help chances in the tougher United Rugby Championship

Stephen Larkham confirms he wants to stay at Munster beyond 2022

Former Wallabies outhalf confirms desire to extend Thomond Park stay beyond summer

Munster hope to benefit from return of Zebo and Thomond crowd as they face Sharks

Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Stephen Larkham: ‘It could have been a lot worse so there’s a lot of relief’

Australian talks of relief that fire pit incident did not have more serious consequences

Gerry Thornley: Simon Zebo’s return looks like good business all round

The 31-year-old has a few more rugby itches to scratch and plenty to motivate him

Gerry Thornley: Leinster’s success makes second-best hurt all the more for Munster

A trophy-less decade feels worse when your main rivals have hoovered up nine major trophies

Gordon D’Arcy: I do not hate this Munster team – that should worry their supporters

The clarity that Leinster displayed in the Pro 14 Final was down to superior coaching

Stephen Larkham stresses the positive as Munster rebuild for Toulouse test

Senior coach says side will work on fundamentals ahead of European clash at Thomond Park

Peter O’Mahony remains Munster’s key injury concern ahead of Toulouse clash

Stephen Larkham gives his reaction to Pro 14 final defeat to Leinster

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrong

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

Keith Earls believed to have agreed new one-year deal to remain at Munster

Johnny Sexton and Cian Healy also offered new one-year contracts with IRFU

Gerry Thornley: IRFU must grasp this opportunity for club game

Pandemic has been harshest on the grassroots but a crisis shouldn’t go to waste

JJ Hanrahan ready for Jack Carty duel as Munster face Connacht

Outhalves who were part of same Irish underage side are both enjoying purple patches

Munster to restore international front-liners for Connacht clash

Stephen Larkham confirms Keith Earls and CJ Stander among those to return

The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David Nucifora

All Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown places

JJ Hanrahan still leading the way for Munster outhalves

Stephen Larkham hails number 10’s ability to handle pressure after win in France

Danny Care stirs pot as fallout continues between Munster and Harlequins

Murray brands late hit on Healy as ‘reckless’ with young outhalf ruled out of French trip

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can

Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent

Mike Haley ready to unleash the shackles after relishing lockdown life

Fullback enjoyed spending so much time with new son Frank and partner Lucy

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster persist with a game they are only partially resourced to play

On- and off-field leadership lacking as province succumb to familiar failings

Gerry Thornley: Hard to fathom Munster’s approach to Leinster semi-final

Lack of ambition and width seemed at odds with what we had seen post World Cup

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 RG Snyman facing ‘six to 12 months’ out with knee injury

Province won’t be allowed to bring in new players despite Thomond Park injury crisis

The Offload: Chris Farrell was a distant relative of the man of the match

Somebody tell the young Munster halfbacks to go for it rather than accepting defeat

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

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