Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half. Rugby • 10 secs
Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half. Rugby • 10 secs
Champions Cup recap: Toulon 27-25 Munster Relive all the action from Munster's Champions Cup trip to Stade Mayol where they faced three-time champions Toulon. Rugby • 26 mins
Champions Cup recap: Toulon 27-25 Munster Relive all the action from Munster's Champions Cup trip to Stade Mayol where they faced three-time champions Toulon. Rugby • 26 mins
'There have been days when we've let ourselves down' Like most coaches who come to Ireland from New Zealand or Australia, Clayton McMillan has now experienced the step up in energy on the week of a big Champions Cup tie. Rugby • 10 Jan
'There have been days when we've let ourselves down' Like most coaches who come to Ireland from New Zealand or Australia, Clayton McMillan has now experienced the step up in energy on the week of a big Champions Cup tie. Rugby • 10 Jan
McMillan calls on Munster to 'embrace the cauldron' Champions Cup cauldrons in France are new to Clayton McMillan, but nothing new to Munster. Rugby • 09 Jan
McMillan calls on Munster to 'embrace the cauldron' Champions Cup cauldrons in France are new to Clayton McMillan, but nothing new to Munster. Rugby • 09 Jan
Leinster low on props as Munster make 10 changes Leinster have been dealt a blow ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle with three of their frontline prop forwards missing. Rugby • 09 Jan
Leinster low on props as Munster make 10 changes Leinster have been dealt a blow ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle with three of their frontline prop forwards missing. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster must start hitting ceiling to go deep in Europe With Ireland opening their 2026 Guinness Six Nations campaign away to France in just under four weeks' time, there's an appropriate theme to these next two weekends of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup rugby. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster must start hitting ceiling to go deep in Europe With Ireland opening their 2026 Guinness Six Nations campaign away to France in just under four weeks' time, there's an appropriate theme to these next two weekends of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup rugby. Rugby • 09 Jan
Toulon v Munster: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 4 hrs
Toulon v Munster: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 4 hrs
Bath 'shocker' not on Munster minds ahead of Toulon tie Craig Casey insists Munster's defeat to Bath, and the manner of the 40-14 loss, won't play on their minds ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon. Rugby • 09 Jan
Bath 'shocker' not on Munster minds ahead of Toulon tie Craig Casey insists Munster's defeat to Bath, and the manner of the 40-14 loss, won't play on their minds ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster lose Hodnett, Kendellen but internationals back Munster will welcome back their Ireland contingent for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon but back rows John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen are out through injury. Rugby • 06 Jan
Munster lose Hodnett, Kendellen but internationals back Munster will welcome back their Ireland contingent for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon but back rows John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen are out through injury. Rugby • 06 Jan
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
O'Gara's Stade thrash Toulon ahead of Leinster tie Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle warmed up for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against Leinster with a 66-0 victory over Toulon in the Top 14. Rugby • 05 Jan
O'Gara's Stade thrash Toulon ahead of Leinster tie Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle warmed up for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against Leinster with a 66-0 victory over Toulon in the Top 14. Rugby • 05 Jan
Murphy: Ulster 'buzzing' after statement win v Munster Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praised the patience of his side as they produced a brilliant second-half performance to hammer Munster 28-3 in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 03 Jan
Murphy: Ulster 'buzzing' after statement win v Munster Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praised the patience of his side as they produced a brilliant second-half performance to hammer Munster 28-3 in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 03 Jan
Ulster bully Munster to continue impressive season Affidea Stadium was a winter wonderland for Ulster as they continued their impressive season with a dominant 28-3 win against a poor Munster in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
Ulster bully Munster to continue impressive season Affidea Stadium was a winter wonderland for Ulster as they continued their impressive season with a dominant 28-3 win against a poor Munster in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship: Ulster 28-3 Munster - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ulster and Munster meet in the first URC Interpro of 2026. Rugby • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship: Ulster 28-3 Munster - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ulster and Munster meet in the first URC Interpro of 2026. Rugby • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship round 9: All you need to know Round nine of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of derbies on the first weekend of 2026. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship round 9: All you need to know Round nine of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of derbies on the first weekend of 2026. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
Henderson back for Ulster, Munster rest internationals Iain Henderson will make his first provincial appearance since October in Friday night's crucial BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Munster in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 01 Jan
Henderson back for Ulster, Munster rest internationals Iain Henderson will make his first provincial appearance since October in Friday night's crucial BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Munster in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 01 Jan
Defence trumps attack as Leinster learn valuable lesson While attacking rugby was in short supply, Leinster's gritty win over Munster at Thomond Park was born out of a ferocious defensive effort. Rugby • 30 Dec 25
Defence trumps attack as Leinster learn valuable lesson While attacking rugby was in short supply, Leinster's gritty win over Munster at Thomond Park was born out of a ferocious defensive effort. Rugby • 30 Dec 25
Beirne: 'The style of the game has gone backwards' Tadhg Beirne is the latest high-profile figure to voice his displeasure at the direction of travel in rugby, stating the style of play in the game has "gone backwards". United Rugby Championship • 29 Dec 25
Beirne: 'The style of the game has gone backwards' Tadhg Beirne is the latest high-profile figure to voice his displeasure at the direction of travel in rugby, stating the style of play in the game has "gone backwards". United Rugby Championship • 29 Dec 25
Defence delights Cullen in crucial Leinster win Leo Cullen hailed his side's defence, as Leinster came through the "proper cauldron" of Thomond Park with a crucial 13-8 Interpro win against Munster. United Rugby Championship • 28 Dec 25
Defence delights Cullen in crucial Leinster win Leo Cullen hailed his side's defence, as Leinster came through the "proper cauldron" of Thomond Park with a crucial 13-8 Interpro win against Munster. United Rugby Championship • 28 Dec 25
Gritty Leinster hold off Munster in Thomond arm-wrestle Leinster gained revenge for their Croke Park humbling as they recorded a 13-8 victory over Munster in a classic URC arm-wrestle at Thomond Park. Rugby • 28 Dec 25
Gritty Leinster hold off Munster in Thomond arm-wrestle Leinster gained revenge for their Croke Park humbling as they recorded a 13-8 victory over Munster in a classic URC arm-wrestle at Thomond Park. Rugby • 28 Dec 25
URC recap: Munster 8-13 Leinster Relive the action from the URC derby clash between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park. Rugby • 27 Dec 25
URC recap: Munster 8-13 Leinster Relive the action from the URC derby clash between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park. Rugby • 27 Dec 25
Ryan eyeing landmark cap as Munster make seven changes Munster have made seven changes for their United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Leinster on Saturday while John Ryan could become just the third player from the province to reach 250 caps. Rugby • 24 Dec 25
Ryan eyeing landmark cap as Munster make seven changes Munster have made seven changes for their United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Leinster on Saturday while John Ryan could become just the third player from the province to reach 250 caps. Rugby • 24 Dec 25
United Rugby Championship round 8: All you need to know Round eight of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of festive derbies on 27 December. Rugby • 27 Dec 25
United Rugby Championship round 8: All you need to know Round eight of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of festive derbies on 27 December. Rugby • 27 Dec 25
O'Donoghue impressed by McMillan's 'calm presence' With Munster going well in the United Rugby Championship and a derby game to come against Leinster on Saturday, Jack O'Donoghue believes Clayton McMillan's style of coaching has resulted in a greater air of confidence around the squad. Rugby • 24 Dec 25
O'Donoghue impressed by McMillan's 'calm presence' With Munster going well in the United Rugby Championship and a derby game to come against Leinster on Saturday, Jack O'Donoghue believes Clayton McMillan's style of coaching has resulted in a greater air of confidence around the squad. Rugby • 24 Dec 25
Nothing 'official yet' on Frawley Connacht reports Leinster back Ciarán Frawley look set to join Connacht next season although there's nothing "official yet", according to senior coach Jacques Nienaber. Rugby • 23 Dec 25
Nothing 'official yet' on Frawley Connacht reports Leinster back Ciarán Frawley look set to join Connacht next season although there's nothing "official yet", according to senior coach Jacques Nienaber. Rugby • 23 Dec 25
