Van Graan rues missed chances after defeat Munster head coach Johann van Graan was left to rue missed opportunities and unfavourable refereeing decisions after seeing his side lose the second of their Champions Cup Pool Two back-to-back matches against Castres Olympique by a single point. Rugby • 15 Dec 18
Van Graan rues missed chances after defeat Munster head coach Johann van Graan was left to rue missed opportunities and unfavourable refereeing decisions after seeing his side lose the second of their Champions Cup Pool Two back-to-back matches against Castres Olympique by a single point. Rugby • 15 Dec 18
Recap: Castres squeeze past Munster The action as it occurred in Munster's loss to Castres in the Champions Cup Pool 2 game tonight. Rugby • 15 Dec 18
Recap: Castres squeeze past Munster The action as it occurred in Munster's loss to Castres in the Champions Cup Pool 2 game tonight. Rugby • 15 Dec 18
Munster pipped by Castres in bad-tempered dogfight Pool Two of the Champions Cup remains wide open after Castres avenged last weekend's defeat with a tense 13-12 win over Munster at Stade Pierre Fabre Rugby • 15 Dec 18
Munster pipped by Castres in bad-tempered dogfight Pool Two of the Champions Cup remains wide open after Castres avenged last weekend's defeat with a tense 13-12 win over Munster at Stade Pierre Fabre Rugby • 15 Dec 18
Carbery fit to start alongside Murray in Castres Having had to pull out of the home game after feeling a tight hamstring during the warm-up, Joey Carbery is fit to face Castres in France on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Dec 18
Carbery fit to start alongside Murray in Castres Having had to pull out of the home game after feeling a tight hamstring during the warm-up, Joey Carbery is fit to face Castres in France on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Dec 18
Hanrahan: We knew Castres would mean an arm wrestle Munster outhalf JJ Hanrahan said he had anticipated an arm wrestle ahead of Munster's 25-point win over Castres in the Champions Cup meeting in Thomond Park. Rugby • 10 Dec 18
Hanrahan: We knew Castres would mean an arm wrestle Munster outhalf JJ Hanrahan said he had anticipated an arm wrestle ahead of Munster's 25-point win over Castres in the Champions Cup meeting in Thomond Park. Rugby • 10 Dec 18
Munster dispatch Castres but fall short of bonus point Munster comfortably dispatched Castres but fell short of a bonus point in a scrappy Champions Cup Pool 2 encounter in Thomond Park. Rugby • 09 Dec 18
Munster dispatch Castres but fall short of bonus point Munster comfortably dispatched Castres but fell short of a bonus point in a scrappy Champions Cup Pool 2 encounter in Thomond Park. Rugby • 09 Dec 18
Recap: Munster 30-5 Castres The action as it happened in Thomond Park as Munster defeat reigning Top 14 champions Castres. Rugby • 09 Dec 18
Recap: Munster 30-5 Castres The action as it happened in Thomond Park as Munster defeat reigning Top 14 champions Castres. Rugby • 09 Dec 18
Earls: We'll know where we are by the Christmas dinner Keith Earls is desperate for a healthy festive return from Munster's Champions Cup double header against Castres. Rugby • 06 Dec 18
Earls: We'll know where we are by the Christmas dinner Keith Earls is desperate for a healthy festive return from Munster's Champions Cup double header against Castres. Rugby • 06 Dec 18
O'Mahony: Munster must address early kick-off issues Peter O'Mahony says that Munster must rectify their propensity to struggle in the opening stages of their early kick-offs. Rugby • 05 Dec 18
O'Mahony: Munster must address early kick-off issues Peter O'Mahony says that Munster must rectify their propensity to struggle in the opening stages of their early kick-offs. Rugby • 05 Dec 18
Murray and Farrell on course in comeback trail With a Champions Cup clash around the corner, Munster coach Johann van Graan says he will continue to integrate Conor Murray and Chris Farrell back into the side. Rugby • 27 Nov 18
Murray and Farrell on course in comeback trail With a Champions Cup clash around the corner, Munster coach Johann van Graan says he will continue to integrate Conor Murray and Chris Farrell back into the side. Rugby • 27 Nov 18
Munster kick-off put back three hours due to rainfall Munster's final Champions Cup pool game against Castres at Thomond Park has been put back three hours due to adverse weather conditions. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Munster kick-off put back three hours due to rainfall Munster's final Champions Cup pool game against Castres at Thomond Park has been put back three hours due to adverse weather conditions. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Champions Cup recap: Munster brush aside Castres Munster seal a home Champions Cup quarter-final with an emphatic 48-3 victory over Castres, but Ulster bow out after defeat on the road at Wasps Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Champions Cup recap: Munster brush aside Castres Munster seal a home Champions Cup quarter-final with an emphatic 48-3 victory over Castres, but Ulster bow out after defeat on the road at Wasps Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Munster top pool with second-half demolition of Castres Munster reached the Champions Cup knockout stages for a record 17th time with a runaway 48-3 bonus-point victory over Castres at Thomond Park. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Munster top pool with second-half demolition of Castres Munster reached the Champions Cup knockout stages for a record 17th time with a runaway 48-3 bonus-point victory over Castres at Thomond Park. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Backs to the wall - Munster's final-round record As Munster face into a must-win clash with Castres, Michael Glennon looks back at the times when the Reds stood up and fought when it came to the crunch. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Backs to the wall - Munster's final-round record As Munster face into a must-win clash with Castres, Michael Glennon looks back at the times when the Reds stood up and fought when it came to the crunch. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup preview RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan expects tough games for the Irish provinces involved in the Champions Cup this week and warned that Leinster and Munster have plenty to do as they take on French teams. Rugby • 14 Oct 17
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup preview RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan expects tough games for the Irish provinces involved in the Champions Cup this week and warned that Leinster and Munster have plenty to do as they take on French teams. Rugby • 14 Oct 17
Erasmus eager to erase Munster errors Munster head coach Rassie Erasmus wants to see his side cut out the ill-discipline that cost them against Leinster when they get their European campaign under way away to Castres. Rugby • 11 Oct 17
Erasmus eager to erase Munster errors Munster head coach Rassie Erasmus wants to see his side cut out the ill-discipline that cost them against Leinster when they get their European campaign under way away to Castres. Rugby • 11 Oct 17
Munster hopeful about Zebo for Castres clash Munster are confident they will have lock Jean Kleyn and wing Simon Zebo available for their opening Champions Cup game against Castres in France on Sunday. Rugby • 10 Oct 17
Munster hopeful about Zebo for Castres clash Munster are confident they will have lock Jean Kleyn and wing Simon Zebo available for their opening Champions Cup game against Castres in France on Sunday. Rugby • 10 Oct 17
Sexton talks cramming, injury & key advice from Paulie Advice from Paul O'Connell, cramming for the French game and proving the doubters wrong once again - Jonathan Sexton has revealed his journey back to the field of play as he looks to lead Ireland to a crucial Cardiff victory under the Friday night lights. Six Nations • 10 Mar 17
Sexton talks cramming, injury & key advice from Paulie Advice from Paul O'Connell, cramming for the French game and proving the doubters wrong once again - Jonathan Sexton has revealed his journey back to the field of play as he looks to lead Ireland to a crucial Cardiff victory under the Friday night lights. Six Nations • 10 Mar 17
Sexton injured as Leinster settle for away draw Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton limped off with a calf injury midway through the first half as Leinster strengthened their hold on home advantage in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a 24-24 draw with Castres. Rugby • 21 Jan 17
Sexton injured as Leinster settle for away draw Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton limped off with a calf injury midway through the first half as Leinster strengthened their hold on home advantage in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a 24-24 draw with Castres. Rugby • 21 Jan 17
Cullen wary of 'unstructured' Castres Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he is acutely aware of the challenge Castres will pose tonight in their Champions Cup encounter, particularly at Stade Pierre Antoine. Rugby • 20 Jan 17
Cullen wary of 'unstructured' Castres Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he is acutely aware of the challenge Castres will pose tonight in their Champions Cup encounter, particularly at Stade Pierre Antoine. Rugby • 20 Jan 17
Three changes for Leinster for Castres trip Leinster have made three changes to the side that beat Montpellier for Friday's clash against Castres, with Cian Healy, Richardt Strauss and Ross Molony coming into the side. Rugby • 19 Jan 17
Three changes for Leinster for Castres trip Leinster have made three changes to the side that beat Montpellier for Friday's clash against Castres, with Cian Healy, Richardt Strauss and Ross Molony coming into the side. Rugby • 19 Jan 17
Leinster's O'Loughlin has home comforts in mind Rory O'Loughlin has home comforts in mind as Leinster bid to secure a Dublin quarter-final in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 17 Jan 17
Leinster's O'Loughlin has home comforts in mind Rory O'Loughlin has home comforts in mind as Leinster bid to secure a Dublin quarter-final in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 17 Jan 17
Cullen looks to ensure home quarter-final Leinster coach Leo Cullen won't bask too long in his side's magnificent 57-3 bonus-point win over Montpellier in the Champions Cup, with his focus now shifting to securing a home quarter-final in the competition. Rugby • 14 Jan 17
Cullen looks to ensure home quarter-final Leinster coach Leo Cullen won't bask too long in his side's magnificent 57-3 bonus-point win over Montpellier in the Champions Cup, with his focus now shifting to securing a home quarter-final in the competition. Rugby • 14 Jan 17
Leinster open European campaign with victory Five-try Leinster enjoyed a winning start to their European Rugby Champions Cup campaign, defeating Castres 33-15 at the RDS. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
Leinster open European campaign with victory Five-try Leinster enjoyed a winning start to their European Rugby Champions Cup campaign, defeating Castres 33-15 at the RDS. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
Recap: Opening-day wins for Connacht and Leinster Connacht and Leinster began their Champions Cup campaign with home wins over French opposition. Look back at how the two matches played out. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
Recap: Opening-day wins for Connacht and Leinster Connacht and Leinster began their Champions Cup campaign with home wins over French opposition. Look back at how the two matches played out. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
