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The pre-match tribute to Anthony Foley at Stade Yves-du-Manoir

Emotional Rassie Erasmus proud of Munster focus

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted the rearranged Champions Cup game with Racing 92 was emotionally difficult for all concerned, but was proud of the focus from his team.

Rugby • 08 Jan 17

Billy Holland congratulates Andrew Conway following his late first-half try

Munster out-muscle Racing for bonus-point win

Munster put themselves in pole position in their Champions Cup pool with a bonus point 7-32 win over Racing 92 in the rearranged fixture in Paris.

Rugby • 07 Jan 17

Zebo celebrates his try against Leicester last week with team-mates

Zebo praises 'unbelievable' Nienaber

Munster's Simon Zebo has praised the work of defence coach Jacques Nienaber and believes their resolute defence has been the cornerstone of their impressive start to the season.

Rugby • 16 Dec 16

Leicester couldn't find a way through the Munster defence in the 38-0 defeat at Thomond Park

Erasmus proud to shut out 'X-Factor' Leicester

Munster boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a 38-0 hammering of Leicester Tigers and Rassie Erasmus admitted their defensive showing was particularly pleasing.

Rugby • 10 Dec 16

Malakai Fekitoa received a yellow card for this high tackle on Simon Zebo

Fekitoa banned for a week for tackle on Zebo

New Zealand's Malakai Fekitoa has been handed just a one-week suspension for his high tackle on Ireland's Simon Zebo during the All Blacks 21-9 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, while Sam Cane has avoided any sanction for his match-ending challenge on Robbie Henshaw.

international rugby • 22 Nov 16

Simon Zebo (L) and Rob Kearney are among Ireland's injury doubts

Ireland to keep door open for injured trio

Ireland will give CJ Stander, Rob Kearney and Simon Zebo every chance to prove their fitness for Saturday's Test clash with Australia.

Rugby • 24 Nov 16

Captains Rory Best and Kieran Read shake hands after the match

‘Gutted’ Read says All Blacks were second best

New Zealand captain Kieran Read said his team had no complaints following their defeat to Ireland at Soldier Field and hailed a ‘fantastic’ performance from Joe Schmidt’s side.

Rugby • 05 Nov 16

Ian Keatley starts for Munster on Friday night

No Zebo but Keatley returns for Munster

Simon Zebo's injury has forced Munster to make changes from the side that defeated Scarlets for tomorrow night's Guinness Pro12 encounter with Cardiff Blues in Cork, kick-off 7.35pm.

Rugby • 08 Sep 16

Simon Zebo is unlikely to play again until October

Simon Zebo out for five weeks with fractured rib

Simon Zebo has been ruled out of action for five weeks after sustaining a fractured rib in Munster's opening Guinness Pro12 clash against Scarlets last weekend.

Rugby • 08 Sep 16

Simon Zebo had been linked with a move to the Top 14 in France

Simon Zebo agrees new Munster contract

Ireland winger Simon Zebo has signed a two-year deal with Munster that will see him remain with the province until at least June 2018.

Rugby • 01 Feb 16

Simon Zebo has been linked with a move to Top 14 giants Toulouse

Foley confident Zebo will resist lure of Toulouse

Munster head coach Anthony Foley is confident "born and bred Munster man" Simon Zebo will resist the lure of a move to France and commit his future to Munster.

Rugby • 05 Nov 15

Could Simon Zebo be more effective for Munster and Ireland at full-back rather than on the wing?

Jackman & O'Gara back Zebo for full-back

RTÉ Rugby analysts Ronan O’Gara and Bernard Jackman have both backed Simon Zebo to move into the full-back slot for Munster this season.

Rugby • 30 Oct 15

Simon Zebo has started Ireland's last two matches at full-back

Simon Zebo: Ireland will take on France flair

Ireland are ready to fight flair with flair to beat France and avoid defending champions New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals, according to Simon Zebo.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 06 Oct 15

Rob Kearney's gluteal strain appears to be a minor complaint

Ireland injury report is positive

Ireland's Rob Kearney, Keith Earls and Jordi Murphy have provided head coach Joe Schmidt with a boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup meeting with Italy on Sunday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 29 Sep 15

Shane Horgan has backed Simon Zebo to continue his good form for Ireland

Horgan backs Zebo to shine if Kearney is ruled out

Former Ireland international Shane Horgan has backed Simon Zebo to be a success at fullback if Rob Kearney does not recover from injury in time for the Pool D clash with Italy.

Rugby • 29 Sep 15

Simon Zebo is fully fit after Saturday's Test match

No fresh injuries for Ireland after Scotland clash

The Ireland rugby squad has reported no injuries following their 28-22 Test victory over Scotland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, with Simon Zebo recovering from the knock he sustained in the clash.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 17 Aug 15

Simon Zebo suffered an injury at Ireland training in Galway today

Simon Zebo injury concern for Ireland

Winger Simon Zebo has emerged as an injury worry for Ireland after being forced out of training with what appears to be a knee injury.

Rugby • 14 Jul 15

Conor Murray went off with what looked a serious injury after 16 minutes in Munster's Pro12 play-off against Ospreys

Fitness fears over Murray, O’Mahony and Zebo

Munster will have to wait until later this week to find out if their international trio of Conor Murray, Simon Zebo and Peter O’Mahony will be fit for their Pro12 final against Glasgow on Saturday.

Rugby • 26 May 15

Luke Fitzgerald's last appearance for Ireland was against the All Blacks in November 2013

Schmidt: Fitzgerald's left foot key to selection

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has revealed that Luke Fitzgerald's left foot is a key component of his selection on the left wing in the XV to face Scotland on Saturday.

Six Nations • 19 Mar 15

Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton in action for Ireland

Zebo: Murray and Sexton the perfect half-back pair

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton have proved they are the best half-back combination in world rugby, according to Ireland team-mate Simon Zebo, as the IRFU revealed today that the out-half's hamstring injury is a 'minor' one.

Six Nations • 02 Mar 15

Simon Zebo: 'We just need to focus on the game itself and not get carried away with the other aspects that might come along with the England game'

Zebo: Ireland tucked away in 'own little bubble'

Six Nations games against England are normally the most hyped matches in European rugby but Simon Zebo says Ireland are tucked away in their “own little bubble” ahead of Sunday’s showdown.

Six Nations • 25 Feb 15

Munster's Keith Earls tackled by Dario Chistolini of Zebre

Foley happy but will ‘look into’ second-half slump

Anthony Foley said he was happy with Munster’s bonus-point win over Zebre but said the province would need to examine why they failed to push on from an impressive first-half performance.

Rugby • 10 Jan 15

Simon Zebo wants Munster to get back to consistent top quality performances

VIDEO: Zebo calls for return to 'Munster rugby'

Simon Zebo speaks about the need to return to 'Munster rugby' ahead of this weekend's trip trip to Zebre.

Rugby • 07 Jan 15

Simon Zebo

Munster's Simon Zebo looks ahead to Saturday's Pro12 match at Zebre in Italy.

Rugby • 06 Jan 15

Zebo: First half against Sale not good enough

Munster’s Simon Zebo has revealed that the side have a mixed feelings about their last-gasp 27-26 victory over Sale last weekend in the Champions Cup, with a poor first half not deemed acceptable by the squad.

Rugby • 20 Oct 14