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Munster celebrate one of their four tries

Munster fall short in thriller against All Blacks XV

With their backs against the wall and without a head coach after the departure of Graham Rowntree on Tuesday, Munster brought an All Blacks XV all the way in a thrilling game at Thomond Park, which was only settled in the final few minutes.

Rugby • 02 Nov 24

Munster hosted the All Backs in 2008 after the Thomond Park redevelopment

Munster still box-office as All Blacks arrival shows

For the third year in a row, Munster arrive into a high-profile and sold-out exhibition game against a southern hemisphere side with their season in chaos.

United Rugby Championship • 02 Nov 24

Peter O'Mahony will make his second appearance of the season

O'Mahony returns for Munster to start v All Blacks XV

Peter O'Mahony will return from a hamstring injury for Munster's sold-out clash with an All Blacks XV at Thomond Park on Saturday, with Diarmuid Barron captaining the province in their first game since the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

Munster last hosted a New Zealand representative side in 2016, when they defeated the Maori All Blacks

Munster v All Blacks XV: All You Need to Know

Four days on from the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree, the latest new era at Munster gets under way as the province welcome an All Blacks XV to Thomond Park for a marquee friendly.

United Rugby Championship • 02 Nov 24

Peter O'Mahony may line out at Thomond Park this weekend

O'Mahony may return as All Blacks XV add Love

Peter O'Mahony could make his Munster return against the All Blacks XV this weekend, while the visitors Reuben Love to their squad.

Rugby • 30 Oct 24

"It could be just the spark that Munster need, akin to their trip to Cork in November 2022"

All Black XV clash can provide spark Munster need

In his latest column, Jonny Holland outlines why Munster's meeting the All Blacks XV could kick their season into gear

Rugby • 29 Oct 24

New Zealand XV take on Munster in November

Munster to play All Blacks selection in November

Munster Rugby have confirmed that the province will take on an All Blacks XV on Saturday, 2 November at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 12 Mar 24

Oli Jager has become a key player for the Crusaders having moved to New Zealand in 2013

Irish-qualified Jager named in All Blacks XV squad

Oli Jager could face Ireland A next month after the former Ireland Under-18 international was named in the All Blacks XV squad for their northern hemisphere tour next month.

Rugby • 10 Oct 22

All Blacks XV