O'Callaghan would rather home-grown Munster approach Donncha O'Callaghan says he would prefer to see Munster promote a home-grown player than sign Springbok Jason Jenkins on a one-year contract. Rugby • 31 Mar 21
JJ Hanrahan's switch to Clermont confirmed Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan is departing at the end of the season, joining Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne on a one-year deal. Rugby • 29 Mar 21
Munster crush Zebre to claim seventh straight win Damien De Allende, Sean French and Thomas Ahern scored their first Munster tries as they thumped Zebre 52-3 in their Pro14 game at Thomond Park. Rugby • 30 Nov 20
Van Graan: Saracens pressure game was just too much Munster coach Johann van Graan felt his side were outgunned by opposition without any weaknesses as Saracens stormed into the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 20 Apr 19
Munster announce a dozen contract extensions Ireland internationals John Ryan, Niall and Rory Scannell, Jack O'Donoghue and Darren Sweetnam are among the 12 players who have extended their contracts with Munster. Rugby • 04 Dec 18
Munster to assess Sweetnam back injury Munster's Darren Sweetnam is being assessed by the club's medical team for a back injury he picked up while in action for Ireland in their … Rugby • 26 Nov 18
'Ah stop' - Sweetnam eager for action after NZ win Ireland winger Darren Sweetnam says there's no chance that the team will take their eye off the ball when the USA Eagles come to town … Rugby • 23 Nov 18
5 players to watch in a World Cup season Here are five players who weren't involved in the Grand Slam campaign, but could well feature in Ireland's 2019 World Cup squad. Rugby • 29 Aug 18
Munster step up for O'Byrne - Earls and Scannell return Munster coach Johann van Graan gives hooker Kevin O'Byrne his first European start in Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Leicester Tigers in Welford Road (5.30pm). Rugby • 15 Dec 17
'Sweets has 8,000 pigs at home in Dunmanway' Tadhg Furlong has welcomed the addition of some new faces to the Ireland setup, including one who shares his background in farming. Rugby • 22 Nov 17
Debutant Sweetnam praises selfless Earls for advice Former Cork hurler Darren Sweetnam completed his journey to fully-fledged rugby international against South Africa, with help from the man he replaced Keith Earls. Rugby • 11 Nov 17
Best on Aki & Sweetnam's 'potential career pinnacle' Few are better served to offer pearls of wisdom to the uncapped Bundee Aki and Darren Sweetnam than Ireland team captain Rory Best. Rugby • 10 Nov 17
