# Munster

This year

2023

# Wave Goodbye

Connacht's Alex Wootton set to retire

The former Munster and Ireland 7s player has confirmed he will be calling it a day at the end of the season.

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Mar 6th 2023, 5:17 PM

# Class Act

'He is a world-class player. He’s important, he is a giver' - Munster's Snyman hailed

Graham Rowntree says the return of the World Cup winner after his injury nightmare is the perfect boost

10.3k

Mar 6th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Fin diesel

Wycherley ready to put his work in the carry into practice as Munster return to Cork

The Munster lock on picking RG Snyman’s brains, his off-field work during three months out, and Musgrave Park’s special significance.

5.3k

Mar 2nd 2023, 6:00 AM

# One of their own

Munster frontload training week to ensure they're 'out in force' for funeral of Tom Tierney

Denis Leamy on the passing of his former teammate Tom Tierney, RG Snyman’s availability for Friday, and Malakai Fekitoa’s impending departure.

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Mar 1st 2023, 8:33 AM

# RIP

Former Munster and Ireland team manager Brian O’Brien dies

He was 83 years old.

33.2k

Feb 28th 2023, 8:00 PM

# rugby brain

Munster excited to see Snyman re-apply his knowledge to the field after 18 months out

Denis Leamy and Fineen Wycherley spoke of Snyman’s off-field influence ahead of his potential on-field return this Friday.

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Feb 28th 2023, 5:48 PM

# He's back

RG Snyman fit to make long-awaited Munster return this Friday

The South African lock has undergone an 18-month recovery process after re-rupturing his ACL and is available to face Scarlets in Cork.

13.0k

Feb 27th 2023, 4:42 PM

# stepping up

Patterson intends making the most of Murray and Casey absence

The 24-year-old also hailed the impact of former Munster scrum-half Mike Prendergast.

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Feb 20th 2023, 6:53 PM

# Committed

'He is passionate about staying in Ireland' - No return to France for Irish-qualified Frisch

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree insists that their new signing will not be lured back to France.

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Feb 20th 2023, 10:42 AM

# In form

Coombes says Munster 'starting to click' at the right time

The Cork native has now scored 32 tries in 65 appearances.

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Feb 17th 2023, 11:02 PM

# easy

Superb hat-trick for Coombes as rampant Munster score 9 tries against Ospreys

The brilliant centre partnership of Antoine Frisch and Malakai Fekitoa laid the foundation for the win.

16.6k

Feb 17th 2023, 9:58 PM

# Time to say goodbye

Munster's Malakai Fekitoa set to depart after one year with the province

The former All Black centre will be moving on at the end of the campaign.

18.9k

Feb 14th 2023, 4:43 PM

# spring' in step

Munster confidence boost as 'world class' RG Snyman set for return

Coach Mike Prendergast buoyed by availability of 28-year-old Springbok star.

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Feb 14th 2023, 3:54 PM

# Update

Conway out for another 3-4 months while Snyman steps up training with Munster

The Ireland wing underwent knee surgery last week and could miss the rest of Munster’s campaign.

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Feb 8th 2023, 3:36 PM

# Italian Job Done

Munster take maximum returns from 70-point thriller in Treviso

Graham Rowntree’s side scored six tries and overcame plenty of hurdles to overtake Benetton in the URC standings.

40.0k

Jan 28th 2023, 4:42 PM

# Competition

The URC is becoming a less forgiving place as Irish provinces feel more heat

Leinster have continued as before but the other three provinces are battling.

15.1k

Jan 28th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Italian Job

Donnelly set for 1st appearance of season as Munster name three academy forwards on bench

Fineen Wycherley returns at lock while John Ryan misses out on a farewell bow.

12.1k

Jan 27th 2023, 1:11 PM

# hawaiian punch

'I had to learn the accents, the different slangs and lingos... especially with the Cork lads'

Roman Salanoa’s ‘fresh start’ at Munster is beginning to pay dividends for both player and province.

16.1k

Jan 27th 2023, 8:00 AM

# part of the plan

'We knew we'd crack a few of them' - Munster's physical overhaul beginning to reap rewards

Andi Kyriacou says he and his fellow coaches knew that Munster would pick up injuries as their training was overhauled.

13.0k

Jan 25th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Update

Haley faces ankle scan, while Wycherley free from Munster's 'giraffe sanctuary' and fit to play

Forwards coach Andi Kyriacou also revealed the influence John Ryan has had on younger players ahead of his final game this Saturday.

16.1k

Jan 24th 2023, 4:56 PM

# killer

Kilcoyne's strong Munster form puts him in frame to add to Ireland caps

The 34-year-old is due to be out of contract at the end of the current season.

7.5k

Jan 24th 2023, 7:00 AM

# 10

With Crowley a coming force, Carbery faces big challenge with Munster and Ireland

The 27-year-old has been ‘exceptional’ behind the scenes, according to Graham Rowntree.

12.5k

Jan 23rd 2023, 7:25 AM

# Great Scot

Finn Russell welcomes Ben Healy's Scotland switch

The Racing 10 is set to link up with Munster’s Healy in Scotland camp for the Six Nations.

8.7k

Jan 23rd 2023, 6:30 AM

# Wig

Rowntree's project in Munster is starting to take exciting shape

The new style of play, strong selections, and a renewed energy have Munster tracking in the right direction.

9.8k

Jan 23rd 2023, 6:15 AM

# looking ahead

Munster will travel to South Africa for the Champions Cup round-of-16

Graham Rowntree’s side will take on the Sharks in Durban.

42.3k

Jan 22nd 2023, 9:23 PM

# top table

Munster come up just short after going toe-to-toe with Toulouse

Graham Rowntree’s side scored a stunning second-half try through Tadhg Beirne.

40.0k

Jan 22nd 2023, 5:10 PM

# SUAF

Dublin-born Brennan part of Toulouse squad aiming to maul Munster

Graham Rowntree’s side have momentum but face a difficult task at Stade Ernest Wallon.

18.1k

Jan 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM

# adventure

'My entire world has changed through my move to Munster'

Second row Jean Kleyn is enjoying the new attacking approach in the province this season.

55.0k

Jan 21st 2023, 10:00 AM

# Preview

Munster chasing back-to-back Interpro crowns as Leinster take on Ulster

The Women’s Interprovincial title race could be decided this weekend.

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Jan 20th 2023, 6:50 PM

# bounce back

'He is reminding me of CJ' - Coombes earns swift recall to Ireland squad

The Munster back row has been in brilliant form after being dropped by Ireland back in November.

11.5k

Jan 20th 2023, 9:22 AM

# Punishment

Munster's Jack O'Donoghue receives 3-week suspension

The 28-year-old was sent off during his side’s recent Champions Cup clash with Northampton

7.4k

Jan 19th 2023, 12:46 PM

# Progress

The Munster try that highlighted the progress their attack is making

Mike Prendergast is pleased with the Munster forwards’ improved handling skills.

6.8k

Jan 19th 2023, 7:40 AM

# Senior players

Murray and Earls still 'hugely important' for Munster after being left out

The senior pair missed out on selection against Northampton last weekend.

5.4k

Jan 19th 2023, 6:00 AM

# man possessed

Rowntree: Ireland exclusion in November gave Coombes 'kick up the backside'

‘He was disappointed… But I think it was the right thing at the time, and so does he.’

22.1k

Jan 16th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Wig

Rowntree: 'Heaps to get right for next week' but Munster proud of 14-man stand

‘You’re missing a guy in the lineout; lineout defence changes. Defensively, it challenges us more — but luckily we train a lot stressed, defensively.’

14.0k

Jan 14th 2023, 7:03 PM

# SUAF

Fourteen-man Munster cling on to see off Northampton at Thomond Park

Gavin Coombes scored two tries and fellow scorer Jack O’Donoghue was sent off on 22 minutes in what transpired to be a nail-biter in Limerick.

33.0k

Jan 14th 2023, 5:26 PM

# a hundred thousand phases

'You didn't need to say anything to him... It was literally just a nod and a high five'

The madness of Munster’s 42nd-phase drop-goal victory over Northampton in 2011 as told by one man in red, one man in green, and one man in the gantry.

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Jan 14th 2023, 7:00 AM