Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ulster's meeting with Munster is the pick of the weekend fixtures

Donal Lenihan's URC provincial verdicts

Donal Lenihan is predicting away wins for Leinster and Connacht, while he feels the pressure is on Munster in their "must-win" clash at home to Ulster.

Rugby • 28 Oct 22

Jonny Holland: 'What stuck out to me watching on was the belief in the Munster squad'

Aviva defeat could propel Munster tyros to next level

Jonny Holland says that while Munster can't rely on moral victories, the performance of the younger crop of players in defeat to Leinster could ignite their season.

Rugby • 25 Oct 22

Elrigh Louw and Marcell Coetzee get to grips with Thomas Ahern in Sunday's match at Thomond Park

Emerging stars can illuminate Munster's future

Munster fans could have been forgiven for groaning when their brightest prospects were plucked from the province's ranks to head to Bloemfontein for the Emerging Ireland tour, but RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan believes the trip will end up yielding rich dividends.

Munster • 17 Oct 22

URC recap: Munster 31-17 Bulls

Munster secured a bonus-point victory over Bulls at Thomond Park in what was their first game at Thomond Park this season.

Rugby • 15 Oct 22

Joey Carbery fumbles a high ball during Munster's defeat to Connacht

Jackman: Munster are a province in turmoil

Bernard Jackman said Munster are "on the way to hitting rock-bottom" after Friday's defeat at Connacht plunged the province into an even deeper crisis.

Rugby • 11 Oct 22

Mike Haley (left) celebrates with team-mate Craig Casey (centre) and Gavin Coombes

Casey, Daly and Haley among five Munster re-signings

Munster Rugby have confirmed contract extensions for five players, including Ireland internationals Craig Casey, Shane Daly and Mike Haley.

Rugby • 30 Sep 22

Liam Williams is out of action for up to four months

Liam Williams ruled out for up to four months

Liam Williams will miss Wales' autumn Tests after suffering a collarbone injury on his Cardiff debut.

Rugby • 20 Sep 22

Páirc Úi Chaoimh will host rugby union for the first time

GAA green light Munster-S Africa at Páirc Úi Chaoimh

The GAA's Central Council have given the go-ahead for Munster to take on a South Africa select XV at Páirc Úi Chaoimh on 10 November.

GAA • 27 Aug 22

Paddy Patterson

Formerly of the Leinster academy, Patterson joined Munster on a short-term loan in early 2021 before making the move permanent later that season when he became a full member of the Munster academy.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Alex Kendellen

Still only 23-years-old, Kendellen has amassed a wealth of first team experience, with 68 appearances for Munster as of the start of the 2024/25 season.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Scott Buckley

Buckley burst onto the scene in December 2021, when he scored a try and was awarded Player of the Match in Munster's famous Covid-19-effected clash with Wasps.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Stephen Archer

Now out on his own as Munster record appearance holder, the veteran tighthead prop has played 284 for the province as of August 2024.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Diarmuid Barron

Barron is now an established part of this Munster team, and has filled in as captain on several occasions across the last two seasons.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Tadhg Beirne

Beirne has been an influential presence for Munster since joining from Scarlets in 2018, playing 76 times as of the 2024/25 season.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

'There are two big semi-finals to come before Andy Farrell can start finalising his squad for the summer tour'

Leinster and Ulster displays add to Farrell's options

The displays of Leinster and Ulster in reaching the last four of the URC will have given Andy Farrell much to ponder when picking his squad for the tour of New Zealand.

Rugby • 07 Jun 22

Leinster have home advantage through the play-offs after winning the Irish Shield

URC quarter-finals: All you need to know

Team news, kickoff times, TV and radio coverage for this weekend's United Rugby Championship play-off matches.

Rugby • 03 Jun 22

Kevin O'Byrne to leave Munster for Ealing Trailfinders

Munster hooker Kevin O'Byrne will leave the province this summer to join English Championship club Ealing Trailfinders.

Rugby • 23 May 22

"For now, we don't really know who the best Irish province is to challenge Leinster"

Ulster still weighed down by a 'what if' conundrum

There will be much frustration and introspective questioning for Ulster after their narrow loss to Toulouse in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 19 Apr 22

Bismarck du Plessis has been suspended for three games

Du Plessis banned for three games after Kendellen red

Vodacom Bulls hooker Bismarck du Plessis will serve a three-match suspension for the red card he recieved against Munster in the United Rugby Championship last week.

Rugby • 22 Mar 22

Chris Farrell of Munster tries to evade a pair of Lions

Munster run out of steam as hungry Lions reel them in

Munster faded after making a strong start as they slipped to a 23-21 United Rugby Championship defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg.

Rugby • 19 Mar 22

Zebo after scoring his third try on the night

Zebo hat-trick propels Munster past Edinburgh

Simon Zebo scored a hat-trick of tries in Munster's 34-20 United Rugby Championship win over Edinburgh at Thomond Park.

United Rugby Championship • 18 Feb 22

JJ Hanrahan will be lining out for Dragons from next season

JJ Hanrahan to join Dragons from next season

Former Munster fly-half JJ Hanrahan has agreed a long-term deal to join Welsh side Dragons.

Rugby • 15 Feb 22

Munster's Rory Scannell attempts to break the Glasgow cover

Glasgow see off Munster in scrappy encounter

Young Munster fly-half Jack Crowley missed a crucial conversion that allowed Glasgow to escape with a 13-11 win at Scotstoun Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Feb 22

Thomas Young has been released from hospital

Wasps thank Munster as Young is released from hospital

Wasps and Wales flanker Thomas Young has been discharged from hospital following an injury he suffered during his club's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Munster in Limerick.

Champions Cup • 24 Jan 22

All four provinces remain in the hunt for European glory.

Provinces learn fate as Leinster face off with Connacht

All four Irish provinces now know who they will face in the last 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup after the pool stages reached their climax on Sunday.

Rugby • 23 Jan 22