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# Munster

May
May 2023
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Snyman, Murray, Fekitoa and Nash all back for URC Grand Final
Munster head for South Africa bolstered by return of key players
'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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Leinster go strong, but Munster can put fire back into one-sided rivalry
Graham Rowntree’s side need to be brave to avoid a familiar outcome at Aviva Stadium.
O'Mahony fit to captain Munster as Leinster welcome back Henshaw for URC semi-final
The two provinces go head-to-head at Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
O'Mahony fit to captain Munster as Leinster welcome back Henshaw for URC semi-final
The two provinces go head-to-head at Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
TG4 to broadcast URC final as fixture details confirmed
Leinster, Munster and Connacht are all still vying for a place in the decider.
'They'd jump off a cliff after Denis Leamy' - Rowntree hails Munster's coach's influence
The province beat Glasgow on Saturday to set up an Aviva semi-final with Leinster.
'We're trying to grow something here' - Leamy relishing knockout shot at Glasgow
Munster will welcome back Tadhg Beirne to the fold for their URC quarter-final at Scotstoun.
'Being away from home was really difficult but the guys here really stepped up'
Springbok lock RG Snyman is reveling in being back on the field with his Munster teammates.
April
April 2023
Gearóid Prendergast to become 'pathway manager' at Munster's academy
Ian Costello moves to newly created job of head of rugby operations.
URC confirm quarter-finals details with Munster set for Saturday night trip to Glasgow
Ulster and Connacht will meet on Friday, 5 May, with Leinster hosting the Sharks at Aviva Stadium the following day.
Here's what the Irish provinces need heading into final round of URC fixtures
All four provinces are in action as the URC reaches the final round of regular season fixtures.
Earls in line for 200th cap as Wycherley replaces Snyman in Munster team to face Sharks
Munster face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
'This result was huge for us' - Rowntree proud as Munster apply lessons from Durban
‘We had frank conversations after that game against the Sharks,’ said the Munster boss.
Dan Goggin set for move abroad as Munster confirm centre's departure
Limerick native leaves Munster after making 81 appearances for the province.
Munster, Ulster and Connacht must pick themselves up quickly after European exits
The three provinces can’t afford to let the disappointment of last weekend carry into the final two rounds of regular season URC fixtures.
Disappointed Rowntree credits Sharks for 'hottest breakdown' Munster have encountered
The head coach says his side will have to look closely at a third quarter in which the hosts ripped the game away from the southern province.
March
March 2023
'When there's that European buzz around, teams go to another level'
Calvin Nash looks ahead to Munster’s Champions Cup clash with the Sharks.
Huge weekend for Irish provinces as European Cup rugby returns with a bang
All four provinces are in action on Saturday.
'We don’t suddenly become a rubbish team' - Rowntree demands more from Munster in South Africa
The province flew to Durban last night ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup clash with the Sharks.
Ireland stars return as Munster name 28-man squad for Champions Cup trip to Sharks
Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray make the trip to Durban, while Antoine Frisch and Niall Scannell have both recovered from injury.
All to play for as provinces head into final rounds of URC regular season
All four Irish teams are back in URC action this weekend.
Munster expecting a bounce from returning internationals
The province resume their URC campaign at Thomond Park on Saturday against Glasgow Warriors.
Referees confirmed for Champions Cup round-of-16 clashes
The matchups include Leinster v Ulster and Cell C Sharks v Munster Rugby.
'We want to be World Cup champions' - The Tipp GAA player dreaming big in rugby
Brian Gleeson is already looking to the next target after his man-of-the-match display for the Ireland U20s.
Hurley signs professional contract and Moore extends Munster deal
Prop James French will depart the province for a new playing opportunity at the end of the season, Munster have also confirmed.
Munster announce plans for Centre of Excellence in Limerick
The new facility in Rosbrien would be built primarily for Munster’s underage and development sides.