On this day: 'The Miracle Match' in Thomond We recall the events of Saturday 18 January, 2003 when Munster, against all the odds did what they had to do against Gloucester, to book ... Rugby • 18 Jan
'There's a missing ingredient within Munster' - Lenihan Munster are struggling with their identity and there is no quick-fix, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 11 Sep 20
Flannery excited to join 'sleeping giants' Harlequins Former Munster and Ireland international Jerry Flannery has joined English side Harlequins as their lineout coach. Rugby • 09 Jun 20
Marmion onboard Connacht ship after 'soul searching' Andy Friend says he is delighted scrum-half Kieran Marmion has committed his future to Connacht after a "tricky" few months. Rugby • 19 Nov 19
Bloodgate - Ten years on from rugby's shame Ten years on, the 'Bloodgate' incident during the Heineken Cup quarter-final between Leinster and Harlequins remains one of rugby's lowest points. Rugby • 12 Apr 19
The Thomond factor - a history of final-day pool wins Of the 23 climactic pool collisions Munster have played since 1996, the province have lost just five - and only one of them came at ... Rugby • 19 Jan 19
O'Mahony passed fit as Munster make one change Team captain Peter O'Mahony has been named in Munster's team to face Exeter Chiefs in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm) with Johann ... Rugby • 18 Jan 19
Ulster hand Baloucoune European debut against Racing Robert Baloucoune will make his Heineken Champions Cup debut on Saturday after being named in the starting XV for their clash with Racing 92 Rugby • 11 Jan 19
Conan hoping to avoid previous Toulouse mistake Jack Conan says Leinster made a tactical mistake in their Champions Heineken Cup defeat to Toulouse in October, and insists it's "do-or-die" against the Top ... Rugby • 10 Jan 19
Provinces well set for defining Champions Cup ties Leinster, Munster and Connacht are all well prepared to kick their European campaigns up a gear. Rugby • 07 Dec 18
Scannell wary of returning Grobler at Thomond Park Munster's Niall Scannell is wary of the threat that former player Gerbrandt Grobler will present when his new side Gloucester visit Thomond Park in Saturday's ... Rugby • 19 Oct 18
O'Gara 'humbled' at Hall of Fame award Ronan O'Gara has said he is "hugely humbled" to be inducted into rugby's Hall of Fame. Rugby • 12 Sep 18
The Heineken Cup is back... almost The EPCR have announced Dutch beer company Heineken as title partner of the Champions Cup from next season. Rugby • 04 Jun 18
'Hopefully Racing do a job on Leinster,' jokes Zebo Simon Zebo knows Munster must improve if they are to trouble Leinster in the Pro14 semi-final and joked that he wants his future Racing 92 ... Rugby • 05 May 18
O'Driscoll: Accuracy key for Leinster in Racing battle Brian O'Driscoll reckons Leinster must replicate their fine form during wins over Saracens and Scarlets to beat Racing 92 in the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 23 Apr 18
Premiership clubs considering Champions Cup reduction England's Premiership clubs are considering reducing their Champions Cup workload, according to a report in the Guardian. Rugby • 03 Apr 18
Declining powerhouse Toulon seek former glories A depleted Munster face a huge task to progress to the last four of the Champions Cup, but this Toulon are struggling to scale the ... Rugby • 28 Mar 18
Dates and times confirmed for Champions Cup Q/Fs Munster and Leinster will both be in action on the same day after the dates and times were confirmed for the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 27 Jan 17
Munster all about 'honouring' Foley, says Taute Munster's resurgence is all about "honouring" Anthony Foley, according to centre Jaco Taute. Rugby • 15 Jan 17
McGrath delighted to welcome back 'bossy' Sexton The boss is back - that's how Leinster scrum-half Luke McGrath feels as Johnny Sexton makes his return to action. Rugby • 05 Jan 17
The Breakdown podcast: An Ode To Axel RTÉ Sport's rugby podcast The Breakdown pays tribute to former Munster head-coach and player Anthony Foley. Rugby • 18 Oct 16
Keyes: Foley's passion was formulated with Shannon Former Ireland international Ralph Keyes described the "stunning disbelief" of learning of the passing of Anthony Foley as he recalled the 42-year-old's deep-rooted passion for ... Rugby • 17 Oct 16
Leinster defence coach returning to New Zealand Defence coach Kurt McQuilkin is leaving Leinster to move home to New Zealand for personal reasons, the club announced this morning. Rugby • 17 Aug 16
Tough European draws for Munster and Ulster Munster and Ulster have been handed difficult draws for the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup. Rugby • 11 Aug 14
Toulon are crowned Heineken Cup champions Toulon have been crowned Heineken Cup champions for the second successive season following a convincing 23-6 victory over a listless Saracens side in the event's ... Rugby • 24 May 14
