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Diarmuid Kilgallen reacts after Munster's narrow defeat at Franklin's Gardens

Costello rues Munster's missed Thomond Park opportunity

Munster interim head coach Ian Costello says his team will rue the failure to edge out Northampton Saints and secure home advantage in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 18 Jan

Tom Seabrook's hat-trick helped Northampton over the line

Northampton edge out Munster in European humdinger

Munster are set for an away last-16 encounter after falling just short in a Champions Cup classic to Northampton Saints in Franklin's Gardens.

Rugby • 18 Jan

Doris returns for Leinster as Munster make changes

Captain Caelan Doris will return for Leinster in their BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Munster in Thomond Park on Friday night.

Rugby • 26 Dec 24

'Connacht will regret not getting into their attacking rhythm sooner'

Leinster widening the gap to the rest of the provinces

Connacht caused Leinster problems at the Aviva Stadium, but the quality which Leo Cullen can recall to his squad his frightening, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 24 Dec 24

URC: Ulster 19-22 Munster recap

A last-gasp try from Tom Farrell broke Ulster hearts and gave Munster a much-needed win at Kingspan Park. Here's how it happened.

Rugby • 22 Dec 24

Jack Crowley of Munster is tackled by Andrea Cocagi

Error-strewn Munster fall to defeat in Castres

Munster paid the price for a messy performance as they fell to a 16-14 defeat to Castres in the Investec Champions Cup.

Rugby • 13 Dec 24

Champions Cup: Castres 16-14 Munster - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage as Munster renew rivalries with Castres Olympique in Pool 3 of the Investec Champions Cup.

Rugby • 13 Dec 24

The Irish dodgeballers will be on home ground for the European Championships

Limerick to host 2025 European Dodgeball Championships

Limerick has been selected as the host city for the 2025 European Dodgeball Championships.

other sport • 10 Dec 24

Champions Cup: Munster 33-7 Stade Francais recap

Munster got their Champions Cup campaign off to a winner start in an incident-filled clash with Stade Francais in Thomond Park. Here's how it happened.

Rugby • 07 Dec 24

"It could be just the spark that Munster need, akin to their trip to Cork in November 2022"

All Black XV clash can provide spark Munster need

In his latest column, Jonny Holland outlines why Munster's meeting the All Blacks XV could kick their season into gear

Rugby • 29 Oct 24

'Axel's name is always there and always will be'

Anthony 'Axel' Foley remains firmly in Munster thoughts eight years after the former Ireland player's passing, says Mike Prendergast.

United Rugby Championship • 17 Oct 24

Football championship draws will be live on RTÉ Radio

The draw for the 2025 GAA Provincial Football Championship will take place live on RTÉ Radio 1 as part of the Saturday Sport at approximately 4pm. It will also be streamed on RTÉ.ie/sport.

Football • 09 Oct 24

Graham Rowntree was proud of his side after they won in challenging conditions

Rowntree proud as Munster respond in style with shutout

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree spoke of his pride after watching his side bounce back from defeat against Zebre with an impressive win over Ospreys.

Rugby • 05 Oct 24

Diarmuid Kilgallen

Along with Tom Farrell, Kilgallen joined Munster from Connacht in the summer of 2024.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Oli Jager

Jager joined Munster in November 2023 from the Super Rugby side Crusaders, after several years being linked with a return to Ireland.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Brian Gleeson

While he only turned 20 in February 2024, Gleeson has been fast-tracked into Munster's senior squad from the academy this season.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Tom Farrell

Farrell has joined Munster this season as a replacement for Antoine Frisch, who departed for Toulon in the summer.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Edwin Edogbo

The Cobh Pirates product has already played 15 games for Munster before turning 22, although had it not been for a serious achilles injury, the second row would have featured far more.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Mark Donnelly

The Corkman was one of 12 players to make his debut in the famous Covid-19 disrupted game against Wasps in December 2021, and has gone on to play nine games for the province in total – three appearances each season.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Ethan Coughlan

Scrum-half Coughlan was one of several youngsters who was thrown in at the deep end when he made his debut as a 19-year-old in the famous Covid-19 Champions Cup game against Wasps.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Eoghan Clarke

Clarke rejoined Munster on a short-term contract to cover injuries in November 2023, but quickly impressed and went on to make 14 appearances for the province over the course of the season.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Tony Butler

The 22-year-old has moved up to his first senior contract this season, having worked his way up through Munster's academy.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Billy Burns

After six years at Ulster, Burns has made the move south where he is set to provide competition for first choice Jack Crowley.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Thaakir Abrahams

The South African joined Munster on a two-year contract in the summer of 2024, having spent last season at Lyon, where he scored seven tries in 13 games.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Tadhg Beirne disappears down the tunnel after Munster's semi-final victory

URC confirm fixture details for semi-finals

Leinster and Munster will play their respective United Rugby Championship semi-finals on Saturday 15 June, as fixture details were confirmed this morning by competition organisers.

Rugby • 09 Jun 24