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5 September 2025; JJ Hanrahan of Munster before the pre-season friendly match between Gloucester and Munster at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England. Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Sportsfile

Hanrahan a different man ahead of third Munster stint

For JJ Hanrahan, this pre-season has been an episode of 'This is your Life'. Back for his third stint at his native province, the summer has taken him home in more ways than one.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Sep

JJ Hanrahan has played 141 times for Munster

Updated Munster confirm Hanrahan return for third stint

Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan will return for a third stint at the club at the start of next season.

Rugby • 05 Mar

Hanrahan suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament

Connacht confirm ACL injury for out-half Hanrahan

Connacht have been dealt a huge blow, with confirmation that out-half JJ Hanrahan has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Rugby • 07 May 24

JJ Hanrahan has made an impressive start to life at Connacht

Hanrahan a doubt for Ulster clash, but Carty cleared

JJ Hanrahan is a doubt for Connacht's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster on Saturday, but captain Jack Carty will be available for the first interpro of the season.

Rugby • 31 Oct 23

JJ Hanrahan has made 15 appearances for the Dragons this season

Connacht confirm signing of JJ Hanrahan

Connacht have confirmed the signing of former Munster back JJ Hanrahan.

Rugby • 19 May 23

JJ Hanrahan, Eben Etzebeth and Marco van Staden are among those who have joined the URC this season

Big names arrive and old faces return in new URC season

We have already gone in depth on the four Irish provinces, but it's been another busy summer of comings and goings across the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 16 Sep 22

JJ Hanrahan will be lining out for Dragons from next season

JJ Hanrahan to join Dragons from next season

Former Munster fly-half JJ Hanrahan has agreed a long-term deal to join Welsh side Dragons.

Rugby • 15 Feb 22

'I believe I am going to a club with very similar traditions and values in Clermont and it's an opportunity I am extremely excited for'

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

JJ Hanrahan poised for move to France, claims report

Munster out-half JJ Hanrahan is set to leave Munster for Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne, according to a report from France.

Rugby • 25 Mar 21

JJ Hanrahan of Munster is congratulated by his team-mates

Van Graan hails match-winner Hanrahan's composure

Munster head coach Johann van Graan hailed JJ Hanrahan after the out-half kicked a last-second winning drop-goal in Treviso.

Rugby • 31 Jan 21

Thomas Ahern scored the last of Munster's eight tries

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

Gavin Coombes of Munster gets a pat on the head from team-mate Stephen Archer

Coombes seals Munster bonus point win over Scarlets

Gavin Coombes bagged an 84th-minute bonus-point try as Munster overcame the 14-man Scarlets in a 29-10 Guinness PRO14 win at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 29 Feb 20

Hanrahan (pictured at training today) missed the win over Ospreys with a hamstring problem

Hanrahan back in training as Larkham urges discipline

Munster must improve their discipline if they are make it back-to-back wins in their Champions Cup pool, says Stephen Larkham.

Rugby • 19 Nov 19

Chris Cloete and JJ Hanrahan are doubts for Munster

Hanrahan and Cloete doubts for Munster ahead of Ospreys

JJ Hanrahan and Chris Cloete are doubts for Munster's European opener against Ospreys this weekend, head coach Johann van Graan has told RTÉ Sport.

Rugby • 12 Nov 19

Munster players dejected after losing to Ulster.

Van Graan 'proud' of Munster's bonus point fightback

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says he's 'proud' of how his team rallied to secure a losing bonus point against Ulster in their Guinness Pro14 clash on Friday night.

Rugby • 22 Dec 18

'We are in with a chance next week and we will put our effort and focus into that.'

Van Graan commends squad for adapting to late changes

Munster head coach Johann van Graan paid tribute to his squad for the way they adapted to the late changes to the starting line up for the Champions Cup game against Castres.

Rugby • 09 Dec 18

JJ Hanrahan has started the last two games for Munster at out-half

'Hanrahan better suited to attacking Munster gameplan'

Munster must play a high-tempo game if they are to overturn Leinster at the RDS in Saturday's Pro14 semi-final, according to Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 18 May 18

Conor Murray lands the winning kick at Bloemfontein

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

Joey Carbery and JJ Hanrahan, right, have both been linked with move to Ulster

Jackman: Carbery move could hinge on Ulster flexibility

Bernard Jackman says any move for Leinster's Joey Carbery or Munster's JJ Hanrahan could depend on Ulster's flexibility regarding the terms of a short-term switch.

Rugby • 22 Dec 17

JJ Hanrahan will be back playing for Munster next season

Munster swoop to sign Farrell, Hart and Hanrahan

High flying Munster have confirmed that Chris Farrell, JJ Hanrahan and James Hart will all be joining the province next season, while six current squad members have signed new contracts.

Rugby • 24 Jan 17

JJ Hanrahan left Munster in the summer of 2015

Lenihan: I'd love to see Hanrahan's Munster return

Former Ireland international Donal Lenihan believes JJ Hanrahan would be a huge signing for Munster if the Irish province can entice the Kerry native back from Northampton Saints.

Rugby • 29 Dec 16

Keith Earls is action during the 38-0 win over Leicester

Injury concern for Munster's Keith Earls

Keith Earls has emerged as an injury doubt for Munster's Champions Cup game at Leicester on Saturday.

Rugby • 14 Dec 16

JJ Hanrahan set for Munster return

JJ Hanrahan is set to return to his home province of Munster for the 2017-18 season.

Rugby • 13 Dec 16

Scarlets' Phil John is tackled by Munster's Ian Keatley and Denis Hurley

Foley unsure whether to laugh or cry after draw

Head coach Anthony Foley hailed Munster’s ability to fight back for a 25-25 Guinness Pro12 draw with the Scarlets, but could not hide his frustration at the mistakes that left them chasing the game.

Rugby • 22 Feb 15

JJ Hanrahan's professional ambitions drove decision to leave his home province

JJ Hanrahan: Saints move is 100% rugby decision

Northampton-bound JJ Hanrahan has says his decision to leave Munster and sign for the English Premiership outfit was a “100% rugby decision”.

Rugby • 22 Jan 15

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