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Munster interim head coach Ian Costello congratulates Player of the Match Tadhg Beirne

Costello delighted as 'calm' Munster come out on top

Ian Costello hailed Munster's composure as they held off Saracens in an old-school arm-wrestle at Thomond Park.

Munster dig out gutsy European win against Saracens

Munster showed grit and heart to dig out a 17-12 Investec Champions Cup win against Saracens at a boisterous Thomond Park on Saturday evening.

Rugby • 11 Jan

Rory Scannell of Munster is tackled by Juan Martin Gonzalez

Champions Cup recap: Munster 17-12 Saracens

Relive all the action from Thomond Park as Munster hosted Saracens in round three of the Investec Champions Cup.

Rugby • 11 Jan

Tadhg Furlong hasn't played since October

Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster

Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.

Rugby • 10 Jan

Alex Lozowski (l) tackles Tadhg Beirne when the sides met at Thomond Park in 2019

New dynamic as former Euro greats clash at Thomond Park

Two former giants of European rugby clash this afternoon with neither Munster or Saracens realistic Champions Cup contenders.

Rugby • 11 Jan

New dynamic as former Euro greats clash at Thomond Park

Two former giants of European rugby clash this afternoon with neither Munster or Saracens realistic Champions Cup contenders.

Rugby • 10 Jan

Munster defeated Saracens 10-3 when the sides last met at Thomond Park in 2019

Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need to Know

All four Irish provinces are in European action this weekend across the Investec Champions and Challenge Cups. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 10 Jan

New Year's resolutions set for Champions Cup test

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland for the first RTÉ Rugby podcast of 2025.

United Rugby Championship • 08 Jan

Tom Farrell has scored five tries for Munster this season

Farrell form a positive as Munster regroup again

Munster have been the definition of inconsistency this season but the form of centre Tom Farrell has been a huge positive for the province.

Rugby • 09 Jan

Peter O'Mahony has missed Munster's last two games with a calf injury

O'Mahony 'in the mix' for Munster return v Saracens

Munster are hopeful that Peter O'Mahony will be fit to return for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup meeting with Saracens at Thomond Park, as the province begin to get some of their injured players back on deck.

United Rugby Championship • 07 Jan

Tom O'Toole played three times for Ireland in the Autumn Nations Series

O'Toole banned for opening two Six Nations games

Ulster and Ireland prop Tom O'Toole has been hit with a six-match ban, which rules him out of the opening two games of the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 08 Jan

O'Toole banned for opening two Six Nations games

Ulster and Ireland prop Tom O'Toole has been hit with a six-match ban, which rules him out of the opening two games of the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 06 Jan

The four provinces return to European action this weekend

Provinces focus turns to Europe after weekend off

While the four Irish provinces had the weekend off, their Champions Cup and Challenge Cup opponents were all in action.

Rugby • 03 Jan

Provinces' focus turns to Europe after weekend off

While the four Irish provinces had the weekend off, their Champions Cup and Challenge Cup opponents were all in action.

Rugby • 10 Jan

Luke McGrath after scoring Leinster's opening try in Thomond Park

Jackman: Leinster's dominance could be 'slippery slope'

Bernard Jackman believes Leinster's total superiority over the other three provinces could represent a "slippery slope" for Irish rugby.

Rugby • 03 Jan

Leinster's Sam Prendergast has established himself as the province's out-half

URC mid-term: Leinster learning valuable lessons

Halfway through the United Rugby Championship and the top of the table has a familiar look to it.

Rugby • 08 Jan

URC mid-term: Leinster learning valuable lessons

Halfway through the United Rugby Championship and the top of the table has a familiar look to it.

Rugby • 31 Dec 24

No regrets for Costello over resting Crowley

Ian Costello says he has no regrets over the decision to rest Jack Crowley for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship defeat to Leinster.

United Rugby Championship • 30 Dec 24

Sam Prendergast (right) scored a try and kicked three conversions

Cullen delighted as 'sensible' Leinster see off Munster

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen praised his side's attitude as they fended off Munster to maintain their 100% start to the season at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 28 Dec 24

Josh van der Flier scored one of Leinster's four tries

Leinster out-muscle Munster at Thomond Park

Too powerful, too clinical, and too much depth. Munster were no match for Leinster at Thomond Park, as the league leaders maintained their dominant start to the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 28-7 win.

United Rugby Championship • 28 Dec 24

URC recap: Munster 7-28 Leinster

Munster and Leinster collided in a festive inter-pro derby. Relive the action here.

Rugby • 27 Dec 24

Gavin Coombes starts at number eight for Munster against Leinster on Friday

Coombes motivated by unfinished business with Ireland

Gavin Coombes says breaking back into the Ireland team remains his big ambition, after he agreed a new two-year contract at Munster this week.

Rugby • 26 Dec 24

Mack Hansen made his feelings clear about the way he feels Connacht's games have been refereed in Saturday's press conference

Hansen's press conference candour 'refreshing' - Ferris

Stephen Ferris feels it was "really refreshing" to see a player being as candid as Mack Hansen was on Saturday night after Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 23 Dec 24

Casey to miss Six Nations as Munster confirm layoff

Munster have confirmed they are likely to be without Craig Casey, Jean Kleyn and Thaakir Abrahams for four months, after the trio all underwent surgery last week.

Rugby • 23 Dec 24

Mack Hansen's incredible outburst may lead to sanctions if the URC deems his remarks went beyond acceptable criticism

Hansen outburst adds spice to URC derby dishes

If the URC decision-makers thought that switching up the Christmas schedule so that not having a St Stephen's or New Year's Day game would make the holiday period easier to navigate then Mack Hansen gave them another idea.

Rugby • 23 Dec 24

Munster Rugby

Costello delighted as 'calm' Munster come out on top

Munster dig out gutsy European win against Saracens

Champions Cup recap: Munster 17-12 Saracens

Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster

New dynamic as former Euro greats clash at Thomond Park

New dynamic as former Euro greats clash at Thomond Park

Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need to Know

New Year's resolutions set for Champions Cup test

Farrell form a positive as Munster regroup again

O'Mahony 'in the mix' for Munster return v Saracens

O'Toole banned for opening two Six Nations games

O'Toole banned for opening two Six Nations games

Provinces focus turns to Europe after weekend off

Provinces' focus turns to Europe after weekend off

Jackman: Leinster's dominance could be 'slippery slope'

URC mid-term: Leinster learning valuable lessons

URC mid-term: Leinster learning valuable lessons

No regrets for Costello over resting Crowley

Cullen delighted as 'sensible' Leinster see off Munster

Leinster out-muscle Munster at Thomond Park

URC recap: Munster 7-28 Leinster

Coombes motivated by unfinished business with Ireland

Hansen's press conference candour 'refreshing' - Ferris

Casey to miss Six Nations as Munster confirm layoff

Hansen outburst adds spice to URC derby dishes