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# Munster

This week
4th June 2023 - 8th June 2023
# Big Shoes
Former Munster head coach to fill void left by All Blacks-bound boss
Rob Penney will take over at Crusaders from August.
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Tue 10:05 AM
Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# Test
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Fri 5:00 PM
# Changes
URC set to finish next season with round of derby games for Irish sides
Proposed change in scheduling would also see South Africans reducing trips north.
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Jun 1st 2023, 2:50 PM
# pecking order
Who is second-in-line to Sexton after a crazy year in Ireland's depth chart?
Jack Crowley’s upward trajectory continues but Ross Byrne had a big Six Nations this year.
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May 30th 2023, 7:30 PM
# Extension
Prendergast hopeful Earls will stay with Munster - 'He was calling for one more year himself'
The 35-year-old is currently contracted until the end of the World Cup this October.
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May 30th 2023, 4:48 PM
# Liginds
12 years later - Munster legends show staying power to end their drought
Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony, Keith Earls, and Stephen Archer were all around back in 2011.
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May 30th 2023, 12:47 PM
# Homecoming
'This will only get better' - Rowntree's message to Munster fans
The URC winners returned home to a rapturous reception from over 10,000 fans at Thomond Park this evening.
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May 29th 2023, 9:22 PM
# URC
Crowds of 9,000 expected in Thomond Park this evening to welcome home Munster Rugby champions
Munster defeated the DHL Stormers by 19-14 on Saturday in Cape Town.
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May 29th 2023, 3:24 PM
# main man
'ROG tried to get him to La Rochelle, but this is why Crowley stuck around'
Munster’s 23-year-old out-half had a big game in the URC final.
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May 29th 2023, 12:48 PM
# Farewell
Fekitoa's season of two halves ends on a glorious high with Munster
The Tongan centre will move on to Benetton this summer after a rollercoaster year.
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May 29th 2023, 9:36 AM
# Analysis
The brilliant John Hodnett try that pushed Munster to URC glory
Every single Munster player had a part in the game-clinching score.
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May 28th 2023, 8:00 AM
# worthy winners
Rowntree has re-energised Munster with URC success won against the odds
The feel-good factor is back at Thomond Park after a hugely encouraging campaign.
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May 28th 2023, 6:30 AM
Last month
May 2023
# Second best
'Maybe I got something wrong' - Stormers boss Dobson takes blame for URC final loss
Dobson felt he was out-coached by opposite number Graham Rowntree.
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May 27th 2023, 10:41 PM
# The Boss
'I’m just delighted for the whole province. The Red Army followed us here'
Graham Rowntree expressed his elation after Munster’s win in the URC final.
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May 27th 2023, 10:20 PM
# Champions
Munster win the URC and end 12-year trophy drought by downing the Stormers in Cape Town
Munster showed steel and accuracy to claim a deserved victory.
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May 27th 2023, 8:09 PM
# SUAF
The 12-year wait is over. Munster's transformation has been remarkable
Graham Rowntree has overseen a stunning season and Munster are URC champions.
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May 27th 2023, 8:07 PM
# Champions
Never-say-die Munster fire late to sink Stormers and claim URC title
The southern province have ended their 12-year wait for a trophy.
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May 27th 2023, 7:37 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
DHL Stormers v Munster, URC Grand Final
Relive all the action as it happened in Cape Town.
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May 27th 2023, 4:16 PM
# West Cork
'You always knew Gavin was a step ahead' - From Skibbereen to chasing glory in South Africa
Gavin Coombes has been a mainstay in the Munster team seeking success in the URC.
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May 27th 2023, 8:30 AM
# Leader
'It's a huge goal of mine' - O'Mahony's big chance to end long trophy wait with Munster
To see the Munster captain lift the URC trophy would feel like fitting reward for one of the greatest players the province has produced.
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May 27th 2023, 7:00 AM
# year one
Munster return to Cape Town in search of the crown
Fitting that this season which has seen Munster meld old values with a new approach should culminate in an old-school run to a final on a new frontier.
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May 27th 2023, 6:15 AM
# Selection
Murray, Nash, and Fekitoa back in Munster team for URC final
RG Snyman also returns but will be used off the bench against the Stormers.
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May 26th 2023, 12:03 PM
# Team news
Springboks duo return up front for Stormers finale against Munster
John Dobson has named a strong team for the URC decider in Cape Town.
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May 26th 2023, 11:25 AM
# Dobbo
Administration, a mission, and 'niggle' with Munster - The Stormers story
Head coach John Dobson has driven the Cape Town side to brilliant results in the last two years.
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May 26th 2023, 6:30 AM
# looking ahead
Erasmus: Stormers favourites against Munster
The South African director of rugby is a former coach of both sides.
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May 25th 2023, 9:05 PM
# POTY
Munster's player of the season? Jean Kleyn but the competition is strong
The second row has been relentless, while wing pair Shane Daly and Calvin Nash have excelled.
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May 25th 2023, 7:00 PM
# the brave and faithful
'We're very conscious of what we represent, both in the present and in the past'
Defence coach Denis Leamy admits reaching the URC final was not necessarily part of Munster’s plan at the start of the season.
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May 25th 2023, 12:23 PM
# belief
'Munster isn't there to beat Leinster... Munster is there to win championships'
Jean Kleyn doesn’t blame the Stormers for being excited to host Munster in Saturday’s URC final. He’s just focused on spoiling the party.
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May 24th 2023, 5:02 PM
# Analysis
All-action Shane Daly has been one of Munster's brightest lights this season
The winger is enjoying his best campaign yet with his home province.
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May 24th 2023, 5:00 PM
# Wig
How Graham Rowntree has brought Munster to the brink of trophy success
The 52-year-old is in his first season as a head coach.
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May 23rd 2023, 7:30 PM
# Red Army
At least 5,000 Munster fans expected at URC final in Cape Town
Graham Rowntree has great options thanks to the return to fitness of some key men.
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May 23rd 2023, 9:51 AM
# Back for the final
Snyman, Murray, Fekitoa and Nash all back for URC Grand Final
Munster head for South Africa bolstered by return of key players
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May 22nd 2023, 12:20 PM
# Irish Abroad
'Donners is gold. The players love him. He's intense in that Munster way'
Donnacha Ryan has made a strong start to his coaching career with La Rochelle.
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May 20th 2023, 7:00 AM
# Munster On Tour
Munster's URC Grand Final against the Stormers sells out in less than three hours
Cape Town’s DHL Stadium will host a capacity crowd of 55,000 on 27 May.
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May 18th 2023, 2:58 PM
# Motivation
Stormers coach explains 'that' celebration video after Munster beat Leinster
John Dobson insists his side have the utmost respect for Munster but are ecstatic to get another chance to ‘make Cape Town smile.’
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May 16th 2023, 6:15 AM
# The Man
Earls determined to end Munster's long wait for silverware after 'rough season'
The winger feared his campaign was over after injuring his groin last month.
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May 15th 2023, 6:00 AM
# on the road again
Munster one game from glory after an occasion to savour in Dublin
Graham Rowntree’s team will head to South Africa full of confidence as their late-season surge continues.
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May 14th 2023, 6:00 AM
# SUAF
'Pete spoke really well about this not being our final. We go to Cape Town with belief'
Munster boss Graham Rowntree reflects on a famous win in Dublin.
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May 13th 2023, 8:55 PM
# Jack's The Lad
Crowley's drop goal sends Munster into URC final with dramatic defeat of Leinster
Jack Crowley kicked a late drop goal to seal a classic interpro derby at Aviva Stadium.
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May 13th 2023, 7:53 PM
# Jack's The Lad
Crowley's drop goal sends Munster into URC final with dramatic defeat of Leinster
Jack Crowley kicked a late drop goal to seal a classic interpro derby at Aviva Stadium.
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May 13th 2023, 7:45 PM
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