Munster's Nankivell excited by McMillan arrival Munster centre Alex Nankivell is excited at the prospect of working with his former Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan when the New Zealander moves to Ireland this summer. Rugby • 30 May
Munster's Nankivell excited by McMillan arrival Munster centre Alex Nankivell is excited at the prospect of working with his former Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan when the New Zealander moves to Ireland this summer. Rugby • 30 May
Reds must withstand 'savage' Sharks pressure - Nash Calvin Nash knows Munster can't afford to give the Sharks a second bite of the cherry when the teams meet in Saturday's URC quarter-final. Rugby • 28 May
Reds must withstand 'savage' Sharks pressure - Nash Calvin Nash knows Munster can't afford to give the Sharks a second bite of the cherry when the teams meet in Saturday's URC quarter-final. Rugby • 28 May
Nash demanding more with season on the line Calvin Nash says he hasn't been happy with his own performances this season ahead of Munster's URC quarter-final against Sharks. Rugby • 29 May
Nash demanding more with season on the line Calvin Nash says he hasn't been happy with his own performances this season ahead of Munster's URC quarter-final against Sharks. Rugby • 29 May
URC quarter-finals: All you need to know Two Irish provinces remain in the URC hunt with Munster aiming to win their second title in two years, while Leinster look to bridge a four-year gap since they last won silverware. Rugby • 30 May
URC quarter-finals: All you need to know Two Irish provinces remain in the URC hunt with Munster aiming to win their second title in two years, while Leinster look to bridge a four-year gap since they last won silverware. Rugby • 30 May
Munster leaning into emotions after difficult week Munster coach Ian Costello says the province want to honour the Foley and Payne families in this weekend's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Sharks. United Rugby Championship • 28 May
Munster leaning into emotions after difficult week Munster coach Ian Costello says the province want to honour the Foley and Payne families in this weekend's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Sharks. United Rugby Championship • 28 May
Costello: Quarter-final not a 'free shot' for Munster While the pressure of securing Investec Champions Cup qualification is off their backs, Ian Costello insists Munster are by no means in bonus-territory ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Sharks. United Rugby Championship • 28 May
Costello: Quarter-final not a 'free shot' for Munster While the pressure of securing Investec Champions Cup qualification is off their backs, Ian Costello insists Munster are by no means in bonus-territory ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Sharks. United Rugby Championship • 28 May
Munster's Crowley fit for Sharks expedition Ireland out-half Jack Crowley has been passed fit for Munster's URC quarter-final against Sharks on Saturday. Rugby • 26 May
Munster's Crowley fit for Sharks expedition Ireland out-half Jack Crowley has been passed fit for Munster's URC quarter-final against Sharks on Saturday. Rugby • 26 May
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May
Munster confirm Champions Cup tie in Páirc Uí Chaoimh Munster have confirmed that they will play one of next season's December Champions Cup pool games at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Rugby • 22 May
Munster confirm Champions Cup tie in Páirc Uí Chaoimh Munster have confirmed that they will play one of next season's December Champions Cup pool games at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Rugby • 22 May
O'Sullivan still not impressed by Munster's defence Eddie O'Sullivan believes Munster's knockout mentality means they're capable of causing chaos in the URC play-offs, but says he remains unconvinced by their defence following last week's win against Benetton. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
O'Sullivan still not impressed by Munster's defence Eddie O'Sullivan believes Munster's knockout mentality means they're capable of causing chaos in the URC play-offs, but says he remains unconvinced by their defence following last week's win against Benetton. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
Munster's Farrell up for RPI player of the year award Uncapped Munster centre Tom Farrell is among the nominees for the Rugby Players Ireland Player of the Year award, with Ireland internationals Tadhg Beirne, Jamison Gibson-Park and Caelan Doris also on the shortlist. Rugby • 21 May
Munster's Farrell up for RPI player of the year award Uncapped Munster centre Tom Farrell is among the nominees for the Rugby Players Ireland Player of the Year award, with Ireland internationals Tadhg Beirne, Jamison Gibson-Park and Caelan Doris also on the shortlist. Rugby • 21 May
Leinster to start 2025/26 URC campaign in South Africa Leinster will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season with a double-header in South Africa. Rugby • 21 May
Leinster to start 2025/26 URC campaign in South Africa Leinster will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season with a double-header in South Africa. Rugby • 21 May
Munster survive, Leinster labour and a Sevens shutdown Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season games in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
Munster survive, Leinster labour and a Sevens shutdown Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season games in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
Table doesn't lie as two Irish sides remain in hunt The URC play-off pairings are now known, after the final round of matches was played out last weekend and the league table doesn't lie, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 21 May
Table doesn't lie as two Irish sides remain in hunt The URC play-off pairings are now known, after the final round of matches was played out last weekend and the league table doesn't lie, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 21 May
Long and winding road to Leinster-Munster Grand Final It's been a very mixed regular season for the Irish teams in the BKT URC but both Leinster and Munster can finish on a high. Rugby • 19 May
Long and winding road to Leinster-Munster Grand Final It's been a very mixed regular season for the Irish teams in the BKT URC but both Leinster and Munster can finish on a high. Rugby • 19 May
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on underperforming provinces As the BKT URC regular season comes to a close, the RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Darren Cave and Jamie Heaslip review the fortunes of Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Rugby • 19 May
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on underperforming provinces As the BKT URC regular season comes to a close, the RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Darren Cave and Jamie Heaslip review the fortunes of Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Rugby • 19 May
Beirne: 'We know we've got to do it the hard way' As Munster's players lingered on the sidelines of Virgin Media Park after Friday's 30-21 win against Benetton, to a man they looked a couple of stone lighter. United Rugby Championship • 19 May
Beirne: 'We know we've got to do it the hard way' As Munster's players lingered on the sidelines of Virgin Media Park after Friday's 30-21 win against Benetton, to a man they looked a couple of stone lighter. United Rugby Championship • 19 May
Costello: Munster fear nobody after play-off 'relief' Interim coach Ian Costello says anything is possible for Munster, after they secured their place in the URC play-offs, and Champions Cup rugby next season. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Costello: Munster fear nobody after play-off 'relief' Interim coach Ian Costello says anything is possible for Munster, after they secured their place in the URC play-offs, and Champions Cup rugby next season. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Munster secure Champions Cup place with Benetton win Munster live to fight another day this season after a 30-21 win against Benetton at Virgin Media Park, but more importantly they will play Champions Cup rugby next season. Rugby • 17 May
Munster secure Champions Cup place with Benetton win Munster live to fight another day this season after a 30-21 win against Benetton at Virgin Media Park, but more importantly they will play Champions Cup rugby next season. Rugby • 17 May
Permutations: What Munster need to do against Benetton Here's every possible outcome for Munster, and how it will impact the play-off picture. Rugby • 15 May
Permutations: What Munster need to do against Benetton Here's every possible outcome for Munster, and how it will impact the play-off picture. Rugby • 15 May
Munster unchanged for crucial Benetton meeting Munster interim coach Ian Costello is doubling down for Friday's must-win United Rugby Championship meeting with Benetton, naming an unchanged matchday squad for the visit of the Italians to Cork. Rugby • 15 May
Munster unchanged for crucial Benetton meeting Munster interim coach Ian Costello is doubling down for Friday's must-win United Rugby Championship meeting with Benetton, naming an unchanged matchday squad for the visit of the Italians to Cork. Rugby • 15 May
Updated URC Round 18: All You Need To Know The final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Updated URC Round 18: All You Need To Know The final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Win or go home attitude for crucial Munster clash Munster centre Tom Farrell says Munster are expecting one of their toughest tests of the season when they host fellow URC play-off hopefuls Benetton in Cork tomorrow evening. Rugby • 15 May
Win or go home attitude for crucial Munster clash Munster centre Tom Farrell says Munster are expecting one of their toughest tests of the season when they host fellow URC play-off hopefuls Benetton in Cork tomorrow evening. Rugby • 15 May
Casey gutted but not giving up on Lions dream just yet Craig Casey says he's ready to step up and be part of the Lions panel this summer, should he be called up as cover. Rugby • 13 May
Casey gutted but not giving up on Lions dream just yet Craig Casey says he's ready to step up and be part of the Lions panel this summer, should he be called up as cover. Rugby • 13 May
Leamy says Munster will embrace Benetton 'cup final' Munster are well aware that their task to qualify for the URC play-offs and the Champions Cup is only half done, according to defence coach Denis Leamy. Rugby • 12 May
Leamy says Munster will embrace Benetton 'cup final' Munster are well aware that their task to qualify for the URC play-offs and the Champions Cup is only half done, according to defence coach Denis Leamy. Rugby • 12 May
