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Peter O'Mahony celebrates scoring Munster's third try

Munster in bonus territory after taming Tigers

Munster took control of Pool 4 of the Champions Cup in Johann van Graan's first European match in charge with a comprehensive 33-10 bonus-point victory over old rivals Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 09 Dec 17

Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony both made their Munster debuts in 2010

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

O'Mahony has been an integral part of the Munster team since making his debut in 2010

O'Mahony 'hopeful' of agreeing Munster deal by New Year

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony says he is "hopeful" of a contract agreement with the IRFU as speculation surrounds his playing future and insists he will make a decision one way or another by the New Year.

Rugby • 04 Dec 17

Dominic Ryan joins Leicester Tigers

Leinster and Ireland flanker Dominic Ryan has moved to Leicester Tigers.

Rugby • 01 Jun 17

Johnson left his role with England following a disappointing 2011 World Cup campaign

Leicester to consider Martin Johnson for vacancy

Interim boss Aaron Mauger has admitted Leicester Tigers will "probably" run the rule over Martin Johnson as a potential replacement for Richard Cockerill.

Rugby • 04 Jan 17

Munster travel to Welford Road to take on Leicester

Ward tips Leinster & Munster for back-to-back wins

Tony Ward is tipping Munster and Leinster to make it back-to-back wins over English opposition, but believes Ulster and Connacht may come a cropper in the Champions Cup this weekend.

Rugby • 17 Dec 16

Leicester couldn't find a way through the Munster defence in the 38-0 defeat at Thomond Park

Erasmus proud to shut out 'X-Factor' Leicester

Munster boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a 38-0 hammering of Leicester Tigers and Rassie Erasmus admitted their defensive showing was particularly pleasing.

Rugby • 10 Dec 16

Jaco Taute claimed two tries against Leicester

Munster crush Leicester in record-breaking defeat

Munster crushed Leicester Tigers 38-0 to inflict a record-breaking European defeat on the Premiership club at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 10 Dec 16

George North struggled with concussion last season

George North stood down by Northampton

Northampton Saints will not allow winger George North to play again until he undergoes an independent medical assessment on the head injury he suffered against Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

Rugby • 06 Dec 16

Ian Keatley lands a late drop-goal to hand Munster victory over Glasgow

'Pride and honour' at heart of Munster - Erasmus

Slowly but surely Johan Erasmus is learning what 'To the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible' means in Munster.

Rugby • 06 Dec 16

Jonny Wilkinson has led the tributes to Seru Rabeni who died at the age of 37

Tributes pour in for Fijian star Seru Rabeni (37)

Former All Black Joe Rokocoko has described Seru Rabeni as a "great warrior" after the former Fijian and Leicester star died at the age of 37

Rugby • 15 Mar 16

Denis Hurley: 'We know we need to respond now. In Europe there's going to be a different edge to us.'

Hurley: Munster will bring edge to Leicester clash

Munster captain Denis Hurley has insisted Munster will bring a different edge to their Champions Cup collision with Leicester Tigers next weekend after they slipped to a 22-6 Pro12 defeat to Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Rugby • 06 Dec 15