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Munster

Last year
2025
Regrets
'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'
27 Dec 2025
8.1k
37
Derby
Leinster edge Munster in feisty Thomond Park battle
Josh van der Flier’s early score sent the visitors on their way to victory in Limerick.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
27 Dec 2025
7.5k
88
THOMOND TALES
'We're looking at making Thomond Park special for us' - Jack O'Donoghue promises hot reception
23 Dec 2025
3.2k
18
URC
Mossy Lawler wants Munster fringe players to get their URC campaign back on track
15 Dec 2025
4.2k
3
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster claw it back, and potential new areas of focus for officials in 2026 Six Nations
Player Management
'I'd get my head cut off if I decided it was going to be Leinster week'
15 Dec 2025
17.7k
15
Munster finish on a high after a frustrating night down the Páirc
14 Dec 2025
4.6k
24
Selection
Gloucester boss points to 'reality' after fielding weakened team in Cork
13 Dec 2025
5.9k
4
cookies
'He's pretty unheralded. I'm super proud of him' - McMillan
13 Dec 2025
21.7k
13
Job Done
Munster grab bonus-point win in scrappy Cork clash with Gloucester
Clayton McMillan’s men finished with five tries against the second-string English side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh
13 Dec 2025
4.3k
25
Champions Cup
McMillan confident Munster can bounce back from 'bordering on embarrassing' display
12 Dec 2025
2.7k
4
Nank the Tank
'It feels like home. I can definitely see myself staying here a long time'
12 Dec 2025
16.1k
8
Party in the Páirc
'It was an opportunity to represent Munster, my family, and Kerry'
11 Dec 2025
6.1k
4
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's defence, Munster's self-sabotage, and Connacht's long journey
score zone
The key stat Munster have focused on after a tough night in Bath
Munster had 10 entries into the ‘score zone’ but only delivered two tries.
10 Dec 2025
4.3k
10
State of the game
'Rugby is becoming a box-kick game... It's hard to get out of it'
10 Dec 2025
2.5k
31
Update
Crowley and Kleyn part of Munster's 'old-school' session in Limerick
9 Dec 2025
6.4k
7
Talking Points
Two-point debates, Dingle and St Martin's celebrate milestone wins, super Sherlock
Ballyboden brilliance and Kilkenny veterans stood out in Leinster.
8 Dec 2025
1.5k
2
Conor Geaney
'That was biggest free I ever kicked. It’s the best day in the club’s history'
8 Dec 2025
1.5k
1
Donk
'My confidence hasn't wavered one bit' - McMillan backs Munster to rebound
8 Dec 2025
3.0k
5
Wizard of Oz
Dingle not expecting to have AFL star O'Connor available for All-Ireland semi-final
7 Dec 2025
3.1k
0
Reaction
Jimmy Barry-Murphy: 'It looked very harsh to me...there's no point carping about it today'
7 Dec 2025
6.2k
5
thurles thriller
Conor Geaney secures dramatic Munster title win for Dingle against St Finbarr's
The 42
Reports from FBD Semple Stadium
7 Dec 2025
11.2k
12
thurles thriller
Conor Geaney secures dramatic Munster title win for Dingle against St Finbarr's
Steven Sherlock struck 0-16 in defeat for the Cork side.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from FBD Semple Stadium
7 Dec 2025
6.5k
29
jvg
'We absolutely loved our time at Munster' - Bath boss van Graan
7 Dec 2025
4.0k
3
Leader
'Those first 20 minutes are probably on my shoulders' - Beirne
6 Dec 2025
6.2k
12
Rugby
Bath's first-half demolition job leaves Munster empty-handed in Champions Cup opener
The 42
Reports from The Rec
6 Dec 2025
13.0k
13
Dominant
Bath's first-half demolition job leaves Munster empty-handed
Johann van Graan’s men were impressive as they made a Champions Cup statement.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from The Rec
6 Dec 2025
8.4k
41
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
European Preview
Munster
'We're up for the challenge' - Denis Leamy and Munster still fascinated by Champions Cup
4 Dec 2025
3.8k
3
podcast image
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Tim Cocker: Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights
Broadcaster and broadcast rightsholder Tim Cocker, co-host of The Eggchasers pod, joins Gav for a wide-ranging rugby chat.
42m
Dessie Hutchinson
Soccer days with Molumby, hurt after being dropped by Waterford, and Ballygunner brilliance
2 Dec 2025
5.0k
1
Dates For Diary
Leinster and Munster finals live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
1 Dec 2025
7.0k
1
New Signing
Ala'alatoa links up with Munster squad ahead of Champions Cup opener against Bath
1 Dec 2025
4.8k
16
Champions
'It's player-driven. The culture is fantastic' - Ballygunner the Munster masters once more
1 Dec 2025
2.1k
1
the Gunners
Ballygunner in control as they land Munster hurling final win over Éire Óg Ennis
An attendance of 3,065 watched on in Thurles.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from FBD Semple Stadium
30 Nov 2025
4.7k
31
youths
'We're going to find plenty of gems as long as we continue this'
Munster’s CSP programme sees the best clubs players go up against schools teams.
Murray Kinsella
29 Nov 2025
6.3k
5
provincial pride
Armagh-Tyrone opener the standout game as GAA 2026 football draws are made
The Ulster rivals will meet at the preliminary round stage.
27 Nov 2025
2.2k
0
Back To Business
Munster riding high as Irish provinces head into bumper block
There are some interesting new faces for Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster fans to welcome.
Murray Kinsella
27 Nov 2025
3.7k
8
Dates For Diary
Ulster, Connacht and Munster finals live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
24 Nov 2025
6.2k
4
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