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McMillan's All Blacks link a familiar fear as Munster look to avoid nervy night with Castres
Yesterday
16th January 2026
'I haven't even given any thought to that question' - McMillan on vacant All Blacks job
The Munster boss previously held coaching roles with New Zealand U20, Maori All Blacks and All Blacks XV teams.
Casey recovers from shoulder injury to start for Munster v Castres
Munster's Gleeson on Ireland ambitions and his hurling itch
This week
11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026
'I still have aspirations of getting back and playing with Ireland'
Former Rovers man signs for Dundee Utd as Noelle Murray bounces back from 'disgraceful' Shels exit
'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty
Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury
‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster
Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon
Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.
Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster
Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon
The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.
Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans
Last week
4th January 2026 - 17th January 2026
Munster's Ben O'Connor earns big opportunity in Toulon
Munster make 10 changes for Champions Cup trip to Toulon
Family and Skibbereen at heart of Coombes' Munster motivation
'I know the places we can take it' - Casey confident Munster can find top form
'We absolutely need to be better' - Munster turn focus to Toulon
Lancaster says Connacht will double down on faith in young players
Sheehan: 'I feel like now I’m clicking, I’m back match fit'
Connacht won't lose belief after 'painful' loss to Leinster - Lancaster
This month
January 2026
'It's three wins in the interpros with lots of chopping and changing, which is never easy'
Dominant second half powers Leinster to 8-try defeat of Connacht
Leo Cullen’s men led by just two points at half time but pulled clear after the break.
The 12 players who won their first caps for Ireland in 2025
Ulster v Munster, URC
Last month
December 2025
Murphy pleased as Ulster rally to show 'some of the quality rugby we can play'
Lancaster: 'I still believe in what I'm doing and what the players are doing'
Ulster recover from slow start to secure bonus-point win at Connacht
Richie Murphy’s side took 34 minutes to score their first points of the night, before Connacht set up a nervy finish.
Connacht need a lift as Ulster target statement performance in Galway
Munster make 7 changes as Porter, Doris and Byrne all start for Leinster
Leinster need to be sharper as Ulster seek rare Aviva win
The provinces go head-to-head in Dublin tonight.
Kildare's Niall Kelly announces retirement from inter-county football
'Dream scenario' - Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner for Saints
Elsewhere, the Chiefs saw their slim hopes of making the playoffs end as Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn left knee ligament.
'I absolutely love him, he really motivates me' - Joe McCarthy inspired by younger brother Paddy
'I’m not feeling Xabi Alonso’s pressure' - Cullen happy to see Leinster find a way to win
Leinster claw back Tigers to win fiery clash at Welford Road
Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan scored the Leinster tries.
Tigers targeting a scalp as Leinster return to Welford Road
La Rochelle boss O'Gara handed two-week ban for red card
Harry Byrne and Rieko Ioane start as Leinster make 7 changes for Tigers
Conan: Weakened selections in Champions Cup frustrating for fans and players