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12 September 2025; Niall Scannell of Munster during the pre-season friendly match between Munster and Bath at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Munster coach changes 'not like soccer manager stuff'

Niall Scannell says it's hard to get frustrated at Munster's managerial merry-go-round with so many factors involved in the various changes at the club.

Rugby • 24 Sep

Munster's Niall Scannell tackles Ulster's Jack Murphy

Costello: Discipline has to be 'infinitely better'

By the eighth minute in Belfast on Friday night, Munster had already been whistled four times by referee Ben Whitehouse, and they would go on to give away another hefty penalty count – 16 in total.

Rugby • 23 Dec 24

Scannell will make his fifth appearance of the season on Friday

Scannell: 'I wasn't sure if I was going to play again'

Munster hooker Niall Scannell has admitted he feared for his career during his lengthy injury layoff earlier this season, but is feeling back to his best as the province enter the business end of the season.

Rugby • 21 Mar 24

John Ryan will be back in Munster colours next season

Munster confirm Ryan's return for third stint

Munster have confirmed prop John Ryan will return for a third stint with the province ahead of next season, with brothers Niall and Rory Scannell signing contract extensions and Edwin Edogbo penning his first senior deal.

Rugby • 31 Jan 23

Scannell has started all five games for Munster this season

Scannell seeing progress after 'a tough few weeks'

With games against Leinster and Ulster to come in the next fortnight, you'd be tempting fate to suggest that Munster are back, but at the very least they're moving in the right direction.

Rugby • 18 Oct 22

Scannell was flown out this week as injury cover for Rob Herring

Scannell steps into Porter's shoes after Ireland's call

Hooker Niall Scannell has been detailing the 'whirlwind' few days after being recalled to the Irish squad for the first time since 2019.

Rugby • 30 Jun 22

O'Mahony won four turnovers in a top-quality display against Toulouse

Van Graan in awe of Munster's 'warrior' O'Mahony

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says captain Peter O'Mahony is one of the best players he's ever coached, following his player of the match display in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse.

Rugby • 09 May 22

Scannell made the biting allegation in the 45th minute

Stormers' Smith cited after alleged bite on Scannell

DHL Stormers second row Adre Smith has been cited for an alleged bite on Munster's Niall Scannell in their United Rugby Championship meeting on Saturday.

Rugby • 05 Oct 21

Niall Scannell

The older of Munster's Scannell brothers, Niall spent the first three months of the season sidelined with a long-term groin injury, but was ever-present in the side upon his return, playing all 14 games he was available for.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Scrum-half Neil Cronin joins new signing RG Snyman on Munster's long-term casualty list

ACL setback for Cronin, Scannell out for two months

Neil Cronin has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training for Munster while a neck problem is likely to rule hooker Niall Scannell out for two months.

Rugby • 07 Oct 20

Niall Scannell will be looking to win his 11th cap against the USA

Scannell desperate to be in the thick of it again

Ireland hooker Niall Scannell is champing at the bit to make his mark again in Joe Schmidt's side for Saturday's international against the USA at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 20 Nov 18

Niall Scannell insists that Munster will have to cope with Gerbrandt Grobler's inside knowledge

Scannell wary of returning Grobler at Thomond Park

Munster's Niall Scannell is wary of the threat that former player Gerbrandt Grobler will present when his new side Gloucester visit Thomond Park in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash.

Rugby • 19 Oct 18

Blow for Munster as Cloete sustains fractured forearm

Chris Cloete's season could be over after undergoing surgery on a fractured forearm while playing for Munster last Friday.

Rugby • 26 Feb 18

Munster's Tyler Bleyendaal and Niall Scannell

Bleyendaal and Niall Scannell Munster injury concerns

Tyler Bleyendaal and Niall Scannell are rated as highly unlikely to be fit for Munster's Champions Cup game against Racing on Saturday.

Rugby • 17 Oct 17

James Ryan scores on his Test debut for Ireland

Nine-try Ireland get summer tour off to a flyer

Ireland ran in nine tries at the Red Bull Arena as Joe Schmidt's side got their summer tour off to a satisfying start with a comprehensive 55-19 win over the USA Eagles in New Jersey.

Rugby • 11 Jun 17

Johnny Sexton should be picked ahead of Paddy Jackson, according to Tony Ward

Sexton should start ahead of Jackson - Tony Ward

RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward believes that Johnny Sexton should get the nod to start for Ireland in their Six Nations clash with France at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Feb 17

Niall Scannell's priority is getting into the Ireland squad

Scannell eager to learn from Best

Ireland's newest international Niall Scannell was thrown in at the deep end against Italy but, looking back, he wouldn't have changed a thing.

Six Nations • 21 Feb 17

Niall Scannell

Munster coach changes 'not like soccer manager stuff'

Costello: Discipline has to be 'infinitely better'

Scannell: 'I wasn't sure if I was going to play again'

Munster confirm Ryan's return for third stint

Scannell seeing progress after 'a tough few weeks'

Scannell steps into Porter's shoes after Ireland's call

Van Graan in awe of Munster's 'warrior' O'Mahony

Stormers' Smith cited after alleged bite on Scannell

Niall Scannell

ACL setback for Cronin, Scannell out for two months

Scannell desperate to be in the thick of it again

Scannell wary of returning Grobler at Thomond Park

Blow for Munster as Cloete sustains fractured forearm

Bleyendaal and Niall Scannell Munster injury concerns

Nine-try Ireland get summer tour off to a flyer

Sexton should start ahead of Jackson - Tony Ward

Scannell eager to learn from Best

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