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RG Snyman was making just his fourth Munster appearance

'It's about resilience' - Contepomi on Snyman recovery

Leinster and Ulster coaches have backed RG Snyman to return following another serious knee injury.

Snyman was just three games into his comeback from a previous ACL injury

Munster confirm second ACL tear for Snyman

Munster have confirmed that second row RG Snyman tore his anterior cruciate ligament for the second time in just over a year.

Rugby • 11 Oct 21

RG Snyman got injured in Munster's clash in Wales

Munster boss fears Snyman injury could be 'significant'

The extent of RG Snyman's injury is unknown but Munster coach Johann van Graan said it could be "significant".

Rugby • 10 Oct 21

Snyman part of evolution but Carbery form is 'key'

The return of RG Snyman is a huge boost for Munster but their success this season will depend on Joey Carbery's form, says Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 06 Oct 21

Simon Zebo scores his second try, and Munster's sixth, in the 80th minute

Van Graan lauds Munster fans as Zebo and Snyman return

For the first time since early 2020 the Munster fans were back in their numbers, and they were given every reason to cheer.

Rugby • 26 Sep 21

Simon Zebo marked his return to Thomond Park in style

Zebo marks return with brace as Munster hammer Sharks

Simon Zebo scored two tries on his return to Thomond Park, as Munster ran in six tries to beat the Cell C Sharks 42-17 at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 25 Sep 21

Munster are hopeful that RG Snyman could be available to return in October

Snyman's road to recovery a 'bestseller' - Van Graan

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says the province are hopeful of an October return for the luckless RG Snyman.

Rugby • 07 Sep 21

Damian De Allende in action for South Africa 'A'

De Allende says he 'got lucky' after firepit explosion

South Africa centre Damian De Allende admits he is lucky to be playing rugby again after a firepit explosion.

Rugby • 21 Jul 21

Damian de Allende in action against Cardiff Blues on 28 May

Petrol explosion led to Munster players' burn injuries

Munster centre Damian De Allende says a decision by one of his team-mates to "throw petrol on the fire" resulted in the fire pit accident that left four of the province's players with burn injuries.

Rugby • 08 Jun 21

Four Munster players injured in fire pit accident

Munster quartet Mike Haley, CJ Stander, Damian de Allende and RG Snyman are recovering from "superficial burns" after a fire pit accident at the weekend.

Rugby • 07 Jun 21

RG Snyman won't play for Munster in the short term

Snyman return delayed by another knee operation

RG Snyman's Munster return has been delayed by "a number of weeks" after the South African suffered another knee injury.

Rugby • 04 May 21

'I'll be back' - Munster lock RG Snyman on track

Munster forward RG Snyman's recovery from a long-term knee injury is progressing well with the lock back running.

Rugby • 02 Mar 21

Munster fear Snyman could be out for up to a year

Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham fears they could be without RG Snyman for anywhere up to a year depending on his rehabilitation.

Rugby • 26 Aug 20

RG Snyman faces up to nine months out with an ACL injury

Lenihan: Snyman injury dents Munster's trophy ambitions

Donal Lenihan says Munster's hopes of ending their trophy drought have been severely dented by RG Snyman's long-term knee injury.

Rugby • 26 Aug 20

RG Snyman's first appearance in red lasted just seven minutes

Huge blow for Munster as Snyman ruled out with ACL tear

Munster have been dealt a significant blow with the confirmation that new signing RG Snyman suffered a torn ACL on his debut against Leinster.

Rugby • 25 Aug 20

Both RG Snyman, left, and Dave Kilcoyne, were injured in the defeat to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium

Munster await Snyman and Kilcoyne scan results

Munster are awaiting scan results for RG Snyman and Dave Kilcoyne to determine the extent of the injuries picked up by the pair in the weekend defeat to Leinster.

Rugby • 25 Aug 20

Munster's Spring fever with Bok pair ready to roll

Rugby returns with the latest installment of the Leinster-Munster rivalry this weekend, where the presence of a couple of World Cup-winning Springboks in the red corner will add to the storyline.

Rugby • 21 Aug 20

'Hopefully by the time we get to that first game, the supporters will be allowed to enter the stadium'

Munster's De Allende relishing Thomond Park factor

New Munster signing Damian De Allende is dreaming of the day when he will be able to perform in front of a Thomond Park audience.

Rugby • 28 Jul 20

'It's been a fascinating experience for me personally'

Van Graan lauds winning pedigree of Munster's new wave

Munster head coach Johann van Graan discusses the integration process of the province's four new signings as the resumption of the Pro14 season approaches.

Rugby • 19 Jul 20

RG Snyman (r) and Damien de Allende helped South Africa to win the World Cup

O'Mahony: Reinforcements vital to Munster's next step

Peter O'Mahony believes that new Munster signings RG Snyman and Damien de Allende fit the bill to produce a championship-winning team.

Rugby • 01 Jul 20

Damian De Allende played a leading role in South Africa's winning campaign in Japan, starting six of his seven appearances

Munster confirm signings of World Cup winning pair

Munster have confirmed the signings of South African World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman, with Saracens' Matt Gallagher also joining the province for next season.

Rugby • 31 Jan 20

RG Snyman