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Clayton McMillan's Chiefs top the Super Rugby standings

McMillan's 'meet-and-greet' reveals Munster intentions

Two days after overseeing a big Chiefs win against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific, incoming Munster head coach Clayton McMillan touched down in Limerick to check out what will be his new home for the next three years.

Rugby • 26 Mar

Jack Crowley's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks

No timeline on Crowley Munster deal as rumours swirl

Munster hope to have an update on Jack Crowley's situation at the club soon but wouldn't get drawn on speculation about the Ireland out-half, who has been linked with a move to Leicester Tigers.

Rugby • 25 Mar

Munster led by 11 points with 11 minutes left

Munster fall to late Glasgow rally

Munster conceded two late tries as they fell to a 28-25 URC defeat to champions Glasgow in Scotstoun.

Rugby • 21 Mar

URC recap: Glasgow Warriors 28-25 Munster

Relive all the action from Scotstoun as Munster faced champions Glasgow Warriors in round 13 of the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 21 Mar

Gavin Coombes: 'It's about having a response to the performance against Edinburgh'

Munster not lacking for motivation against Warriors

Gavin Coombes wasn't involved in the loss to Edinburgh but putting that wrong right is just one of the team's motivations when they take on Glasgow Warriors this evening.

United Rugby Championship • 21 Mar

Bulls beat Leinster when the sides last met in the 2024 semi-final

URC Round 13: All you need to know

The home stretch of the BKT United Rugby Championship is coming into view with all four provinces having something to play for.

Rugby • 22 Mar

Craig Casey may be fit to face Connacht on 29 March

Casey boost for Munster as Costello demands response

Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey may make his return from injury as soon as Saturday week in Munster's URC clash with Connacht in Castlebar.

Rugby • 19 Mar

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

Peter O'Mahony: 'I'm glad I made the call. I'm happy with the decision now'

Warrior O'Mahony 'at peace' with end of road in sight

Peter O'Mahony, who on Thursday announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season, is "at peace" with his decision.

Rugby • 02 Mar

Munster's new head coach Clayton McMillan

New Munster coach McMillan was hiding in plain sight

Clayton McMillan was impressed with Munster and Thomond Park when he visited with the All Blacks XV in November, and that experience has gone a long way to making him the province's next head coach.

United Rugby Championship • 27 Feb

I 'lived the dream' - Murray prepares to step away

Conor Murray says he has "lived the dream" as he prepares to move on to the next chapter of his rugby career.

Rugby • 28 Feb

Conor Murray won five Six Nations titles including two Grand Slams

Murray coy on next step but 'lifestyle change' awaits

Conor Murray remained coy on his post-Munster future but hinted that he will play one more season in a new environment "for his family".

Rugby • 27 Feb

Alex Nankivell suffered a hamstring injury on 20 December

Nankivell makes welcome return for Munster

Munster have been boosted by the return of Alex Nankivell from injury as they look to pick up their third BKT United Rugby Championship win in a row tomorrow night.

Rugby • 27 Feb

Clayton McMillan is currently head coach of Super Rugby side the Chiefs

Munster announce McMillan as next head coach

Munster have announced that Clayton McMillan will become the province's new head coach on a three-year contract with the New Zealander set to take up the role from July.

Rugby • 27 Feb

John Ryan in action for Munster against Stade Francais in December

Munster extend Ryan, Wycherly deals, Ulster sign Crean

Munster have announced new contracts for John Ryan, Fineen Wycherley and Fionn Gibbons.

Rugby • 24 Feb

'The only thing Munster and Leinster have in common is a map'

Cave sees gap between Leinster and Munster as cavernous

Munster may be climbing the rungs on the BKT United Rugby Championship league ladder after their 29-8 victory against the Scarlets last Saturday, but RTÉ analyst Darren Cave believes recapturing their glory days and truly rivalling or surpassing Leinster remains a long way off.

Rugby • 18 Feb

Gavin Coombes was called up to the Ireland squad this week

Costello backing Coombes and 'A' contingent to impress

Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A' contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week.

United Rugby Championship • 17 Feb

Munster ran out comfortable 29-8 winners against the Scarlets

'Outstanding' Munster second half pleases Costello

Munster interim head coach Ian Costello says his side got what they deserved after they shook off a "rusty" first half to record a dominant win at home to the Scarlets.

United Rugby Championship • 15 Feb

Shay McCarthy scores Munster's opening try

Munster dominate Scarlets in bonus-point win at Thomond

Munster continued their climb up the BKT United Rugby Championship table, as they made it back-to-back bonus-point wins with a 29-8 victory against the Scarlets at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 15 Feb

Josh Wycherley has recovered from a neck injury

URC teams: Wycherley to make Munster comeback

Josh Wycherley returns from a neck injury to start for Munster against Scarlets in Saturday's URC clash at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 14 Feb

Leinster beat Ospreys 24-19 the last time the teams met in Swansea

Updated United Rugby Championship R11: All you need to know

With the Guinness Six Nations on a down week, the provinces return to United Rugby Championship action - find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 14 Feb

Tadhg Beirne (l) and Garry Ringrose (r) have agreed new deals

Beirne and Ringrose sign new central Ireland contracts

Munster's Tadhg Beirne and Leinster's Garry Ringrose have signed new central contracts to remain with Ireland and their clubs for the coming seasons.

Rugby • 14 Feb

Scott Penny was part of Ireland's 2019 U20 Grand Slam-winning side

URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition

The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend's URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.

Rugby • 13 Feb

Calvin Nash scored Ireland's first try against Scotland

Nash scoffs at suggestion Ireland have hit top form

Despite an impressive start to the Six Nations, Calvin Nash has brushed away any suggestion that Ireland are near their peak.

Rugby • 14 Feb

Jack Crowley played at the last 15 minutes against Scotland at full-back

Mike Prendergast surprised to see Crowley at full-back

Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast admits he was surprised to see Jack Crowley come off the bench for Ireland against Scotland at full-back.

Rugby • 11 Feb

Munster Rugby

McMillan's 'meet-and-greet' reveals Munster intentions

No timeline on Crowley Munster deal as rumours swirl

Munster fall to late Glasgow rally

URC recap: Glasgow Warriors 28-25 Munster

Munster not lacking for motivation against Warriors

URC Round 13: All you need to know

Casey boost for Munster as Costello demands response

Updated Munster confirm Hanrahan return for third stint

Warrior O'Mahony 'at peace' with end of road in sight

New Munster coach McMillan was hiding in plain sight

I 'lived the dream' - Murray prepares to step away

Murray coy on next step but 'lifestyle change' awaits

Nankivell makes welcome return for Munster

Munster announce McMillan as next head coach

Munster extend Ryan, Wycherly deals, Ulster sign Crean

Cave sees gap between Leinster and Munster as cavernous

Costello backing Coombes and 'A' contingent to impress

'Outstanding' Munster second half pleases Costello

Munster dominate Scarlets in bonus-point win at Thomond

URC teams: Wycherley to make Munster comeback

Updated United Rugby Championship R11: All you need to know

Beirne and Ringrose sign new central Ireland contracts

URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition

Nash scoffs at suggestion Ireland have hit top form

Mike Prendergast surprised to see Crowley at full-back