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# Munster

May
May 2023
# 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
# Preview
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.
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May 13th 2023, 6:00 AM
# Team news
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.
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May 12th 2023, 2:32 PM
# Team news
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.
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May 12th 2023, 12:21 PM
# Showpiece
TG4 to broadcast URC final as fixture details confirmed
Leinster, Munster and Connacht are all still vying for a place in the decider.
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May 11th 2023, 2:17 PM
# Praise
'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.
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May 8th 2023, 6:00 AM
# run it back
'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.
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May 2nd 2023, 6:04 PM
# RG Snyman
'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.
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May 2nd 2023, 4:43 PM
April
April 2023
# New Roles
Gearóid Prendergast to become 'pathway manager' at Munster's academy
Ian Costello moves to newly created job of head of rugby operations.
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Apr 28th 2023, 3:06 PM
# Last Eight
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.
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Apr 24th 2023, 3:44 PM
# Permutations
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.
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Apr 21st 2023, 3:13 PM
# Team news
Earls in line for 200th cap as Wycherley replaces Snyman in Munster team to face Sharks
Munster face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
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Apr 21st 2023, 12:01 PM
# Reaction
'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.
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Apr 15th 2023, 8:59 PM
# Moving On
Dan Goggin set for move abroad as Munster confirm centre's departure
Limerick native leaves Munster after making 81 appearances for the province.
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Apr 5th 2023, 2:51 PM
# Munster
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.
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Apr 4th 2023, 6:20 PM
# scorched
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.
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Apr 1st 2023, 3:56 PM
March
March 2023
# Champions Cup
'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.
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Mar 31st 2023, 7:30 AM
# Preview
Huge weekend for Irish provinces as European Cup rugby returns with a bang
All four provinces are in action on Saturday.
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Mar 31st 2023, 6:30 AM
# Champions Cup
'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.
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Mar 29th 2023, 6:00 AM
# On the plane
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.
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Mar 28th 2023, 5:23 PM
# Explainer
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.
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Mar 24th 2023, 7:15 AM
# URC
Munster expecting a bounce from returning internationals
The province resume their URC campaign at Thomond Park on Saturday against Glasgow Warriors.
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Mar 21st 2023, 5:56 PM
# OFFICIAL
Referees confirmed for Champions Cup round-of-16 clashes
The matchups include Leinster v Ulster and Cell C Sharks v Munster Rugby.
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Mar 21st 2023, 1:48 PM
# pushing on
'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.
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Mar 21st 2023, 7:00 AM
# Pen to Paper
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.
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Mar 15th 2023, 5:52 PM
# Big Plans
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.
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Mar 15th 2023, 10:53 AM
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