Murray still sidelined, Earls sweats on hamstring scan The wait for Conor Murray's return goes on as Munster confirmed he will not return to action this weekend, while Keith Earls had a scan on his hamstring this morning after pulling out of the Exeter game minutes before kick-off. Rugby • 15 Oct 18
Murray still sidelined, Earls sweats on hamstring scan The wait for Conor Murray's return goes on as Munster confirmed he will not return to action this weekend, while Keith Earls had a scan on his hamstring this morning after pulling out of the Exeter game minutes before kick-off. Rugby • 15 Oct 18
Murray to stay with Munster and Ireland until 2022 Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has signed an IRFU contract extension which will see him stay with the province until June 2022. Rugby • 10 Oct 18
Murray to stay with Munster and Ireland until 2022 Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has signed an IRFU contract extension which will see him stay with the province until June 2022. Rugby • 10 Oct 18
Munster face potential scrum-half crisis for Exeter tie Munster face a potential scrum half crisis ahead of Saturday's opening Champions Cup game away to Exeter. Rugby • 08 Oct 18
Munster face potential scrum-half crisis for Exeter tie Munster face a potential scrum half crisis ahead of Saturday's opening Champions Cup game away to Exeter. Rugby • 08 Oct 18
Stander: Carbery enjoying life in red of Munster Former Leinster player Joey Carbery is the missing link at Munster, according to CJ Stander. Rugby • 02 Oct 18
Stander: Carbery enjoying life in red of Munster Former Leinster player Joey Carbery is the missing link at Munster, according to CJ Stander. Rugby • 02 Oct 18
'Upon his request, I can't comment on Conor's injury' Munster head coach Johann van Graan has revealed that Conor Murray does not want the details of his injury disclosed as mystery continues to shroud the extent of the scrum-half's neck problem. Rugby • 26 Sep 18
'Upon his request, I can't comment on Conor's injury' Munster head coach Johann van Graan has revealed that Conor Murray does not want the details of his injury disclosed as mystery continues to shroud the extent of the scrum-half's neck problem. Rugby • 26 Sep 18
Murray 'progressing well' but still no date for return Conor Murray's neck injury may not be as bad as initially feared and while a date has not been set for his return, Munster forwards coach Jerry Flannery said the scrum-half was progressing well. Rugby • 25 Sep 18
Murray 'progressing well' but still no date for return Conor Murray's neck injury may not be as bad as initially feared and while a date has not been set for his return, Munster forwards coach Jerry Flannery said the scrum-half was progressing well. Rugby • 25 Sep 18
Bleyendaal steps up long-awaited Munster return Tyler Bleyendaal is ready to return to training for Munster after a nightmare, heavily disrupted year due to a neck injury. Rugby • 17 Sep 18
Bleyendaal steps up long-awaited Munster return Tyler Bleyendaal is ready to return to training for Munster after a nightmare, heavily disrupted year due to a neck injury. Rugby • 17 Sep 18
Munster sign All Black scrum-half as injury cover Munster have announced the short-term signing of New Zealand scrum-half Alby Mathewson, with Conor Murray set to be sidelined for the start of the new season. Rugby • 27 Aug 18
Munster sign All Black scrum-half as injury cover Munster have announced the short-term signing of New Zealand scrum-half Alby Mathewson, with Conor Murray set to be sidelined for the start of the new season. Rugby • 27 Aug 18
What positions are up for grabs in Joe Schmidt's team? It has been an incredible year for Irish rugby, but looking ahead to next year's World Cup, what positions are still up for grabs in Joe Schmidt's starting XV? Rugby • 24 Jun 18
What positions are up for grabs in Joe Schmidt's team? It has been an incredible year for Irish rugby, but looking ahead to next year's World Cup, what positions are still up for grabs in Joe Schmidt's starting XV? Rugby • 24 Jun 18
Murray: This Ireland team can win a series Down Under Conor Murray is confident that the winning mentality Ireland have forged in recent seasons can lead them to a rare Southern-Hemisphere Test series victory this weekend. Rugby • 21 Jun 18
Murray: This Ireland team can win a series Down Under Conor Murray is confident that the winning mentality Ireland have forged in recent seasons can lead them to a rare Southern-Hemisphere Test series victory this weekend. Rugby • 21 Jun 18
Replacement Murray inspires Munster to victory Replacement Conor Murray scored a try and kicked what turned out to be the match-winning penalty from inside his own half as Munster fought from 14-0 down to secure a hard-earned 19-17 victory over Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Rugby • 13 Apr 18
Replacement Murray inspires Munster to victory Replacement Conor Murray scored a try and kicked what turned out to be the match-winning penalty from inside his own half as Munster fought from 14-0 down to secure a hard-earned 19-17 victory over Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Rugby • 13 Apr 18
Four Irish on shortlist for 6N Player of the Tournament Four of Joe Schmidt's Grand Slam winning team have been included in the six-man shortlist for the 2018 Six Nations Player of the Tournament. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Four Irish on shortlist for 6N Player of the Tournament Four of Joe Schmidt's Grand Slam winning team have been included in the six-man shortlist for the 2018 Six Nations Player of the Tournament. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
10 Irish in our Six Nations Team of the Tournament Our selection compromises of 10 Grand Slam winners, two Scots and a representative each from Italy, Wales and France. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
10 Irish in our Six Nations Team of the Tournament Our selection compromises of 10 Grand Slam winners, two Scots and a representative each from Italy, Wales and France. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
'These are the weeks you dream of' Conor Murray is dreaming of a St Patrick's day Slam and savouring every second of the build-up. Rugby • 12 Mar 18
'These are the weeks you dream of' Conor Murray is dreaming of a St Patrick's day Slam and savouring every second of the build-up. Rugby • 12 Mar 18
'It was too little, too late' - Alun Wyn Jones As the dust settled in Dublin, both sides reflected on a thrilling, relentless collision that was studded with quality - and mistakes. Rugby • 24 Feb 18
'It was too little, too late' - Alun Wyn Jones As the dust settled in Dublin, both sides reflected on a thrilling, relentless collision that was studded with quality - and mistakes. Rugby • 24 Feb 18
Player ratings: Murray the man in first-half demolition Conor Murray was the standout performer as Ireland racked up an unassailable lead in the first half before allowing Italy in for three tries. Rugby • 11 Feb 18
Player ratings: Murray the man in first-half demolition Conor Murray was the standout performer as Ireland racked up an unassailable lead in the first half before allowing Italy in for three tries. Rugby • 11 Feb 18
Schmidt set to reshuffle pack for Italian visit Joe Schmidt is poised to make up to four changes in the pack for Saturday's Natwest Six Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva Stadium, with Jordan Larmour set to make his debut off the bench. Rugby • 08 Feb 18
Schmidt set to reshuffle pack for Italian visit Joe Schmidt is poised to make up to four changes in the pack for Saturday's Natwest Six Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva Stadium, with Jordan Larmour set to make his debut off the bench. Rugby • 08 Feb 18
Murray says not to forget the forwards Conor Murray hailed Johnny Sexton for keeping his cool for the match-winning drop-goal but was eager to point out that it wouldn't have been possible without the rest of the team. Rugby • 06 Feb 18
Murray says not to forget the forwards Conor Murray hailed Johnny Sexton for keeping his cool for the match-winning drop-goal but was eager to point out that it wouldn't have been possible without the rest of the team. Rugby • 06 Feb 18
'He's done it all' - Murray & O'Mahony bow to Bowe The Munster pair chime in with their tributes to the retiring Ireland winger. Rugby • 16 Jan 18
'He's done it all' - Murray & O'Mahony bow to Bowe The Munster pair chime in with their tributes to the retiring Ireland winger. Rugby • 16 Jan 18
Monday Review: In-form McGrath puts pressure on Murray Luke McGrath has been a shining light in Leinster's swashbuckling season to date and is now putting his hand up for a place on the Ireland replacements bench in Paris next month. Rugby • 15 Jan 18
Monday Review: In-form McGrath puts pressure on Murray Luke McGrath has been a shining light in Leinster's swashbuckling season to date and is now putting his hand up for a place on the Ireland replacements bench in Paris next month. Rugby • 15 Jan 18
Murray: Players don't talk about contract discussions Conor Murray says that players don't openly discuss their contract negotiations, but is hopeful that captain Peter O'Mahony will remain with the province for next season. Rugby • 05 Dec 17
Murray: Players don't talk about contract discussions Conor Murray says that players don't openly discuss their contract negotiations, but is hopeful that captain Peter O'Mahony will remain with the province for next season. Rugby • 05 Dec 17
Five talking points ahead of Ireland v Fiji Will Rob Kearney's full-back position come under threat? Can the new half-back pairing build up a better understanding? Will there be enough brawn to match the ballast in midfield? Rugby • 17 Nov 17
Five talking points ahead of Ireland v Fiji Will Rob Kearney's full-back position come under threat? Can the new half-back pairing build up a better understanding? Will there be enough brawn to match the ballast in midfield? Rugby • 17 Nov 17
Conor Murray named Irish Player of the Year Munster, Ireland and Lions scrum-half Conor Murray has been named Player of the Year at the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards in Dublin. Rugby • 31 Oct 17
Conor Murray named Irish Player of the Year Munster, Ireland and Lions scrum-half Conor Murray has been named Player of the Year at the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards in Dublin. Rugby • 31 Oct 17
Not a Racing certainty - Zebo destination unconfirmed Simon Zebo will depart Munster at the end of the season but his destination in France has not yet been confirmed. Rugby • 27 Oct 17
Not a Racing certainty - Zebo destination unconfirmed Simon Zebo will depart Munster at the end of the season but his destination in France has not yet been confirmed. Rugby • 27 Oct 17
Murray: Offers from foreign clubs 'head-turning' Conor Murray admits that he could follow Munster team-mate Simon Zebo in moving abroad when his contract with Ireland expires after the 2019 World Cup. Rugby • 26 Oct 17
Murray: Offers from foreign clubs 'head-turning' Conor Murray admits that he could follow Munster team-mate Simon Zebo in moving abroad when his contract with Ireland expires after the 2019 World Cup. Rugby • 26 Oct 17
