Beirne: Munster weren't switched on for key moments A first Champions Cup pool elimination for Munster since 2020, and more worryingly, a first elimination at this stage since the knockouts bloated to 16 teams. Rugby • 5 hrs
Beirne: Munster weren't switched on for key moments A first Champions Cup pool elimination for Munster since 2020, and more worryingly, a first elimination at this stage since the knockouts bloated to 16 teams. Rugby • 5 hrs
Munster knocked out after shock defeat to Castres Munster's Champions Cup campaign is over, the two-time winners crashing out at the pool stage after a dismal 31-29 defeat to Castres at Thomond Park. Rugby • 4 hrs
Munster knocked out after shock defeat to Castres Munster's Champions Cup campaign is over, the two-time winners crashing out at the pool stage after a dismal 31-29 defeat to Castres at Thomond Park. Rugby • 4 hrs
Champions Cup recap: Munster 29-31 Castres Munster lose at home to Castres to bring their Champions Cup hopes to an end in the pool stage. Rugby • 7 hrs
Champions Cup recap: Munster 29-31 Castres Munster lose at home to Castres to bring their Champions Cup hopes to an end in the pool stage. Rugby • 7 hrs
McMillan ready for his Castres rite of passage As Munster look to book their place in the knockout stages of the Investec Champions Cup, in a sense they are already there with this must-win Pool 2 meeting with Castres. Rugby • 13 hrs
McMillan ready for his Castres rite of passage As Munster look to book their place in the knockout stages of the Investec Champions Cup, in a sense they are already there with this must-win Pool 2 meeting with Castres. Rugby • 13 hrs
Munster's McMillan tight-lipped on All Blacks vacancy Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says he hasn't given any thought to the vacant New Zealand job, after Scott Robertson's shock sacking this week. United Rugby Championship • 16 Jan
Munster's McMillan tight-lipped on All Blacks vacancy Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says he hasn't given any thought to the vacant New Zealand job, after Scott Robertson's shock sacking this week. United Rugby Championship • 16 Jan
Team news: Casey boost for Munster, Leinster trio back Munster have received a huge boost for Saturday's must-win Investec Champions Cup tie with Castres, with Craig Casey passed fit to start after overcoming a shoulder injury. Rugby • 16 Jan
Team news: Casey boost for Munster, Leinster trio back Munster have received a huge boost for Saturday's must-win Investec Champions Cup tie with Castres, with Craig Casey passed fit to start after overcoming a shoulder injury. Rugby • 16 Jan
O'Connor: Munster can deliver one of those nights Hannah O'Connor tells RTÉ's Morning Ireland that Leinster and Munster can produce winning performances in the Champions Cup this weekend. Rugby • 16 Jan
O'Connor: Munster can deliver one of those nights Hannah O'Connor tells RTÉ's Morning Ireland that Leinster and Munster can produce winning performances in the Champions Cup this weekend. Rugby • 16 Jan
Champions Cup round 4: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces round off their Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage campaigns this week. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 16 Jan
Champions Cup round 4: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces round off their Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage campaigns this week. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 16 Jan
Permutations: What's at stake in the Champions Cup? Here's how Leinster and Munster are looking heading into the final round of games in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 14 Jan
Permutations: What's at stake in the Champions Cup? Here's how Leinster and Munster are looking heading into the final round of games in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 14 Jan
'It's something I wouldn't shy away from' - Loughman Jeremy Loughman says he won't shy away from stepping up if called upon by Ireland boss Andy Farrell but won't get distracted ahead of Munster's clash with Castres. Rugby • 14 Jan
'It's something I wouldn't shy away from' - Loughman Jeremy Loughman says he won't shy away from stepping up if called upon by Ireland boss Andy Farrell but won't get distracted ahead of Munster's clash with Castres. Rugby • 14 Jan
'Big boost' as Casey injury less serious than feared Craig Casey's shoulder injury appears to be less serious than initially thought and the Ireland scrum-half has not yet been ruled out of Munster's Champions Cup tie with Castres on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Jan
'Big boost' as Casey injury less serious than feared Craig Casey's shoulder injury appears to be less serious than initially thought and the Ireland scrum-half has not yet been ruled out of Munster's Champions Cup tie with Castres on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Jan
Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half. Rugby • 13 Jan
Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half. Rugby • 13 Jan
Champions Cup recap: Toulon 27-25 Munster Relive all the action from Munster's Champions Cup trip to Stade Mayol where they faced three-time champions Toulon. Rugby • 11 Jan
Champions Cup recap: Toulon 27-25 Munster Relive all the action from Munster's Champions Cup trip to Stade Mayol where they faced three-time champions Toulon. Rugby • 11 Jan
'There have been days when we've let ourselves down' Like most coaches who come to Ireland from New Zealand or Australia, Clayton McMillan has now experienced the step up in energy on the week of a big Champions Cup tie. Rugby • 10 Jan
'There have been days when we've let ourselves down' Like most coaches who come to Ireland from New Zealand or Australia, Clayton McMillan has now experienced the step up in energy on the week of a big Champions Cup tie. Rugby • 10 Jan
McMillan calls on Munster to 'embrace the cauldron' Champions Cup cauldrons in France are new to Clayton McMillan, but nothing new to Munster. Rugby • 09 Jan
McMillan calls on Munster to 'embrace the cauldron' Champions Cup cauldrons in France are new to Clayton McMillan, but nothing new to Munster. Rugby • 09 Jan
Leinster low on props as Munster make 10 changes Leinster have been dealt a blow ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle with three of their frontline prop forwards missing. Rugby • 09 Jan
Leinster low on props as Munster make 10 changes Leinster have been dealt a blow ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle with three of their frontline prop forwards missing. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster must start hitting ceiling to go deep in Europe With Ireland opening their 2026 Guinness Six Nations campaign away to France in just under four weeks' time, there's an appropriate theme to these next two weekends of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup rugby. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster must start hitting ceiling to go deep in Europe With Ireland opening their 2026 Guinness Six Nations campaign away to France in just under four weeks' time, there's an appropriate theme to these next two weekends of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup rugby. Rugby • 09 Jan
Champions Cup round 3: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 11 Jan
Champions Cup round 3: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 11 Jan
Bath 'shocker' not on Munster minds ahead of Toulon tie Craig Casey insists Munster's defeat to Bath, and the manner of the 40-14 loss, won't play on their minds ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon. Rugby • 09 Jan
Bath 'shocker' not on Munster minds ahead of Toulon tie Craig Casey insists Munster's defeat to Bath, and the manner of the 40-14 loss, won't play on their minds ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster lose Hodnett, Kendellen but internationals back Munster will welcome back their Ireland contingent for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon but back rows John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen are out through injury. Rugby • 06 Jan
Munster lose Hodnett, Kendellen but internationals back Munster will welcome back their Ireland contingent for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon but back rows John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen are out through injury. Rugby • 06 Jan
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
O'Gara's Stade thrash Toulon ahead of Leinster tie Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle warmed up for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against Leinster with a 66-0 victory over Toulon in the Top 14. Rugby • 05 Jan
O'Gara's Stade thrash Toulon ahead of Leinster tie Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle warmed up for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against Leinster with a 66-0 victory over Toulon in the Top 14. Rugby • 05 Jan
Murphy: Ulster 'buzzing' after statement win v Munster Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praised the patience of his side as they produced a brilliant second-half performance to hammer Munster 28-3 in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 03 Jan
Murphy: Ulster 'buzzing' after statement win v Munster Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praised the patience of his side as they produced a brilliant second-half performance to hammer Munster 28-3 in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 03 Jan
Ulster bully Munster to continue impressive season Affidea Stadium was a winter wonderland for Ulster as they continued their impressive season with a dominant 28-3 win against a poor Munster in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
Ulster bully Munster to continue impressive season Affidea Stadium was a winter wonderland for Ulster as they continued their impressive season with a dominant 28-3 win against a poor Munster in Belfast. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship: Ulster 28-3 Munster - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ulster and Munster meet in the first URC Interpro of 2026. Rugby • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship: Ulster 28-3 Munster - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ulster and Munster meet in the first URC Interpro of 2026. Rugby • 02 Jan
