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Munster

Last year
2025
New Man In
Munster confirm signing of former Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
19 Nov 2025
4.8k
22
familiar face
Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
18 Nov 2025
17.5k
41
Tune in
Leinster hurling and Ulster football games live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
18 Nov 2025
5.3k
0
Eire Og Ennis
Shane O'Donnell: 'It's never been on my mind, it really is the stuff of dreams'
18 Nov 2025
8.1k
0
Dates For Diary
Venues confirmed for Munster club hurling finals
17 Nov 2025
10.3k
0
Danny Russell
'If there was any man on this earth that you’d want taking a free' - The Munster semi final scoring hero
17 Nov 2025
3.0k
1
The Townies
Éire Óg Ennis win extra-time thriller against Loughmore to reach Munster final
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from Sixmilebridge
16 Nov 2025
5.7k
3
St Finbarr's
Jimmy Barry-Murphy: 'I never thought I'd see this again, I love being involved in it'
The Cork legend is savouring involvement in another Munster senior club campaign.
Fintan O'Toole
16 Nov 2025
3.1k
2
Tune in
Leinster football and Munster hurling games live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
12 Nov 2025
6.6k
0
Ballygunner
Dessie Hutchinson: 'You want to get another go at them because we were hurt after last year'
4 Nov 2025
2.0k
4
Déise Delight
Ballygunner finish strong to progress in Munster hurling test against Na Piarsaigh
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from TUS Gaelic Grounds
2 Nov 2025
4.4k
8
useful exercise
McMillan: Argentina XV game helps Munster build depth
2 Nov 2025
3.6k
8
chi town
Farrell's Ireland move up a gear in Chicago as Beirne thinks big
23 Oct 2025
3.1k
9
Done Deal
Munster tie down Tom Farrell for another two seasons
22 Oct 2025
4.1k
20
Analysis
How McMillan's Munster took Leinster apart at Croke Park
Jack Crowley’s kicking variety put Leinster under pressure repeatedly.
Murray Kinsella
21 Oct 2025
6.2k
9
Watch
'I'd be shocked if Jack Crowley doesn't start against New Zealand' - Bernard Jackman
21 Oct 2025
3.0k
9
Aggravation
Ireland not yet ruling Hansen out of entire November campaign
20 Oct 2025
2.1k
1
poacher
Beirne shows his brilliance on the back of Munster's relentless defence
The Munster skipper credited others with giving him chances to cause carnage at the breakdown.
Murray Kinsella
19 Oct 2025
6.7k
27
RELATED
'Why are these guys that bit hungrier than us?' - Leo Cullen
18 Oct 2025
'The line in the sand has been drawn now, we've got to keep fighting to be at that level'
18 Oct 2025
determination
'Why are these guys that bit hungrier than us?' - Leo Cullen
18 Oct 2025
7.0k
52
statement
Beirne and Crowley immense as Munster rock Leinster at Croker
Clayton McMillan’s men were thoroughly deserved winners in Dublin.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Croke Park
18 Oct 2025
12.5k
152
Paarl Jam
'It was hard because I'm always the smallest guy on the team'
Thaakir Abrahams is looking to make a big impact in his second season with Munster.
Murray Kinsella
18 Oct 2025
2.2k
5
experience
'I'm after silverware' - Munster man Ryan still driven at the age of 37
17 Oct 2025
2.4k
5
proud province
'Part of my motivation is getting more Munster players in the national side'
17 Oct 2025
5.1k
19
Update
Munster boss McMillan eases concerns over Nash injury
16 Oct 2025
5.9k
9
Team news
Edogbo and Gleeson return to beef up Munster pack for Croke Park clash
16 Oct 2025
7.5k
70
reinforcements
Lions and Snyman return for Leinster's clash with Munster
16 Oct 2025
6.9k
35
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Big Leinster-Munster Preview
Rivalry
'I didn't realise it was a big deal but everyone was sending the memes'
15 Oct 2025
9.2k
9
Stand up and fight
'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'
14 Oct 2025
4.0k
12
Skipper
Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge
14 Oct 2025
2.7k
5
Reaction
'Fight to the bitter end' - McMillan hails Munster's bench press
Munster beat Edinburgh 20-19 to maintain their perfect start to the season under their new Kiwi coach.
11 Oct 2025
4.8k
40
fingertips
Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start
10 Oct 2025
8.9k
105
score to settle
Munster driven by memory of Edinburgh 'dismantling' them
10 Oct 2025
2.6k
8
Injury Update
Casey looks likely to miss Leinster clash but relief for Ireland
9 Oct 2025
4.1k
6
Team news
Munster make 10 changes for tomorrow's clash with Edinburgh
9 Oct 2025
6.8k
33
Stateside
'We'd be mad not to' - URC keen on bringing Irish games to the US
8 Oct 2025
5.8k
41
Showdown
Leinster need to sharpen up defence as Munster's visit to Croker looms
6 Oct 2025
3.6k
4
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Munster's lineout and other tweaks under McMillan, and Chile reach RWC
Energy
Casey the heartbeat as McMillan's Munster make encouraging start
There was energy, intent, and plenty of accuracy on opening night in Wales.
Murray Kinsella
29 Sep 2025
3.7k
5
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