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
Munster's URC play-offs margin for error at zero With one round remaining in the United Rugby Championship, Munster have their fate in their own hands, while Leinster are locked in for a home quarter-final. Rugby • 12 May
Munster's URC play-offs margin for error at zero With one round remaining in the United Rugby Championship, Munster have their fate in their own hands, while Leinster are locked in for a home quarter-final. Rugby • 12 May
Costello: Derby win inspired by departing trio Munster interim coach Ian Costello believes their 38-20 win against Ulster was the perfect send-off for Peter O'Mahony, Stephen Archer and Conor Murray at Thomond Park. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
Costello: Derby win inspired by departing trio Munster interim coach Ian Costello believes their 38-20 win against Ulster was the perfect send-off for Peter O'Mahony, Stephen Archer and Conor Murray at Thomond Park. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
O'Mahony stars as Munster power past Ulster There has rarely been so much on the line in a meeting of Munster and Ulster, and Ian Costello's side proved too good for their provincial rivals, taking a big leap towards securing Champions Cup rugby with a 38-20 win. Rugby • 09 May
O'Mahony stars as Munster power past Ulster There has rarely been so much on the line in a meeting of Munster and Ulster, and Ian Costello's side proved too good for their provincial rivals, taking a big leap towards securing Champions Cup rugby with a 38-20 win. Rugby • 09 May
URC recap: Munster 38-20 Ulster Relive all the action from Thomond Park as Munster hosted Ulster in a crucial BKT URC derby. Rugby • 09 May
URC recap: Munster 38-20 Ulster Relive all the action from Thomond Park as Munster hosted Ulster in a crucial BKT URC derby. Rugby • 09 May
Archer: 'There was a lot more fighting back in the day' Thomond Park will tonight say goodbye to three Munster legends and while Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray have already enjoyed a fanfare there's a nice symmetry to Stephen Archer's farewell. Rugby • 10 May
Archer: 'There was a lot more fighting back in the day' Thomond Park will tonight say goodbye to three Munster legends and while Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray have already enjoyed a fanfare there's a nice symmetry to Stephen Archer's farewell. Rugby • 10 May
Munster's O'Mahony and Archer start on Thomond farewell Peter O'Mahony and Stephen Archer have been named in the Munster starting XV for tomorrow's URC derby against Ulster, while Conor Murray is among the replacements. Rugby • 08 May
Munster's O'Mahony and Archer start on Thomond farewell Peter O'Mahony and Stephen Archer have been named in the Munster starting XV for tomorrow's URC derby against Ulster, while Conor Murray is among the replacements. Rugby • 08 May
Updated URC Round 17: All You Need To Know With just three rounds of games left in the URC regular season, here's everything you need to know leading into Round 16. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
Updated URC Round 17: All You Need To Know With just three rounds of games left in the URC regular season, here's everything you need to know leading into Round 16. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
Murphy urges Ulster to turn performance into result Richie Murphy admits Ulster are "desperate to win" against Munster but has urged the team to remain calm and play rugby. Rugby • 08 May
Murphy urges Ulster to turn performance into result Richie Murphy admits Ulster are "desperate to win" against Munster but has urged the team to remain calm and play rugby. Rugby • 08 May
Kilcoyne the latest Munster veteran to retire Dave Kilcoyne is the latest Munster veteran who has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby. United Rugby Championship • 07 May
Kilcoyne the latest Munster veteran to retire Dave Kilcoyne is the latest Munster veteran who has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby. United Rugby Championship • 07 May
O'Mahony: We've put ourselves under pressure Peter O'Mahony admits that Munster have put themselves "under pressure" as they bid to make the top eight in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 07 May
O'Mahony: We've put ourselves under pressure Peter O'Mahony admits that Munster have put themselves "under pressure" as they bid to make the top eight in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 07 May
Prendergast calls on Munster players to 'stand up' Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast admits stewing over three defeats over the last month has been "challenging" but is adamant the club can make the top-eight of the URC. Rugby • 05 May
Prendergast calls on Munster players to 'stand up' Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast admits stewing over three defeats over the last month has been "challenging" but is adamant the club can make the top-eight of the URC. Rugby • 05 May
Record-breaking Munster prop Archer to retire Munster prop forward Stephen Archer is to retire at the end of the season, ending an 18-year association with the club. Rugby • 30 Apr
Record-breaking Munster prop Archer to retire Munster prop forward Stephen Archer is to retire at the end of the season, ending an 18-year association with the club. Rugby • 30 Apr
Yellow cards cripple Munster in costly Cardiff defeat Munster failed to get the better of fellow URC play-off chasers Cardiff after leaving Arms Park with a losing bonus-point 26-21 defeat at Arms Park. Rugby • 25 Apr
Yellow cards cripple Munster in costly Cardiff defeat Munster failed to get the better of fellow URC play-off chasers Cardiff after leaving Arms Park with a losing bonus-point 26-21 defeat at Arms Park. Rugby • 25 Apr
Milne to make debut among seven changes for Munster New signing Michael Milne will make his Munster debut in Friday's crucial United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff in Wales, as Ian Costello makes sweeping changes to his side following last week's defeat to the Bulls. United Rugby Championship • 24 Apr
Milne to make debut among seven changes for Munster New signing Michael Milne will make his Munster debut in Friday's crucial United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff in Wales, as Ian Costello makes sweeping changes to his side following last week's defeat to the Bulls. United Rugby Championship • 24 Apr
