# Munster

This week

22nd January 2023 - 28th January 2023

# Appointment

Munster appoint Costello as first-ever Head of Rugby Operations

The new role will involve player development, succession planning, and recruitment.

10.3k

Thu 4:33 PM

# last 16

Leinster-Ulster knockout Champions Cup clash confirmed for Aviva Stadium

Munster face Sharks on the same day.

7.9k

Thu 10:40 AM

# Analysis

Kinsella on Rugby: Munster's wonder try against Toulouse points to good coaching

The offloading, passing and pace of the move shows the progress being made under attack coach Mike Prendergast.

5.8k

Wed 10:52 AM

# Talking Points

Porter leads Leinster, Ulster impress, Connacht stumble and Munster will miss Ryan

The42 writers look back on the weekend’s action for the province.

14.6k

Mon 8:05 PM

# On The Road

'It's a challenge, we like a challenge at this club' - Munster's Rowntree

The Munster boss says they welcome the challenge of travelling to take on the Sharks.

11.7k

Sun 8:05 PM

Last week

15th January 2023 - 28th January 2023

# Winner winner

Niamh Briggs' Munster retain interpro title and go back-to-back for first time since 2015

Deirbhile Nic a Bháird’s rampaging first-half try inspired a 50-24 win over Connacht, while Leinster were 43-0 winners over Ulster.

6.4k

Updated Jan 21st 2023, 8:48 PM

# Talking Points

Leinster's Joe Show, Connacht's Aki call, Ulster's defining night and Kilcoyne's Munster aim

The42 rugby writers look ahead to a huge weekend for the four Irish provinces.

12.0k

Jan 21st 2023, 8:30 AM

# Forward momentum

Ryan and Hodnett earn starting roles in Munster pack for Toulouse clash

Conor Murray returns to match-day squad, while Joe Carbery retains his spot at 10.

14.6k

Jan 20th 2023, 12:17 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.

11.4k

Jan 20th 2023, 9:22 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.

5.3k

Jan 19th 2023, 6:00 AM

# RG Snyman

'I can't commend the man more. He's had two years from hell'

Munster lock RG Snyman continued his recovery from his ACL injury today.

15.6k

Jan 18th 2023, 4:08 PM

# classic

TU Dublin defeat UL on penalties in seesaw thriller, while other four Sigerson games postponed

Only one third-level football match went ahead tonight — and it went all the way to 80 minutes and beyond.

10.6k

Updated Jan 17th 2023, 10:13 PM

# Talking Points

Leinster's setpiece, the good and the bad for Munster, Ulster's half-back dilemma

Plenty to digest after the weekend’s Champions Cup ties for the Irish provinces.

20.5k

Jan 15th 2023, 7:22 PM

# around the grounds

Sherlock inspires Cork to McGrath Cup final, penalty win for Derry in Dr McKenna Cup

There were also pre-season wins today for the hurlers of Clare, Kilkenny and Wexford.

7.9k

Jan 15th 2023, 5:08 PM

This month

January 2023

# Champions Cup

Rowntree opts for Casey and Patterson as scrum-halves as Munster ring changes for Saints

Conor Murray is absent from the squad.

25.4k

Jan 13th 2023, 12:24 PM

# Hooked

'I don’t know where my life would be if I didn’t pick up the rugby ball'

Munster hooker Kate Sheehan’s life has revolved around rugby.

24.1k

Jan 12th 2023, 12:00 PM

# Last Four

Midleton, Cashel and Thurles all book places in Dr Harty Cup semi-finals

The semi-finals will take place on Saturday 21 January.

8.3k

Jan 11th 2023, 5:18 PM

# Moving Forward

Late scoring run powers All-Ireland champs Ardscoil Rís into Dr Harty Cup semi-finals

The Limerick school had five points to spare over their Templemore opponents.

6.3k

Jan 11th 2023, 4:48 PM

# Behind The Scenes

How Munster's 'chaos games' are pushing their need for speed

Denis Leamy says it’s ‘chalk and cheese’ in terms of Munster’s improvement since the start of the season.

21.2k

Jan 11th 2023, 12:05 PM

# classic

'In the corner of my eye, I caught that ROG was back... he popped it over'

Munster’s win over Northampton in 2011 will live long in the memory.

26.6k

Updated Jan 11th 2023, 8:33 AM

# New Addition

Lawler to join Munster as skills coach next season in move from Connacht

Mossy Lawler featured for Munster from 2000 to 2008 as a player.

9.7k

Jan 10th 2023, 12:26 PM

# Weather Warning

Status Yellow rain warning issued for Munster and Galway

The alert kicks in overnight at 3am and will be in place until 3pm tomorrow.

11.2k

Jan 9th 2023, 10:45 AM

# Munster

Nic a Bhaird leads way as Munster too strong for Ulster in opening Interpro

Niamh Briggs’ side ran out 34-0 winners over Ulster at Musgrave Park.

5.5k

Jan 7th 2023, 7:30 PM

# too strong

Cork hit 2-30 as they claim opening Munster hurling league win over Kerry

Pat Ryan saw his team begin their Group B pre-season campaign with a win.

14.4k

Jan 5th 2023, 8:42 PM

# scotsman

Lure of Test rugby sees ambitious Healy agree Munster exit for Scotland

Munster are understood to be closing in on the re-signing of Jake Flannery from Ulster.

18.0k

Jan 4th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Starting Sides

Dublin and Kerry name teams ahead of 2023 football openers tonight

Dublin are away to Wicklow and Kerry travel to face Cork.

9.9k

Jan 4th 2023, 11:33 AM

# Reaction

Munster coach Rowntree: 'I'm immensely proud of the guys'

Ben Healy’s late try paved the way for a dramatic win for Munster.

30.4k

Jan 2nd 2023, 12:00 PM

# Hitting Out

'We were terrible' - Ulster coach blasts team after they throw away lead against Munster

Ulster were ahead by two scores heading into the final ten minutes but lost to a Munster comeback.

37.8k

Jan 1st 2023, 8:59 PM

# big ben

Healy the hero as Munster snatch dramatic win away to Ulster

The Tipperary native came off the bench to switch the game in Munster’s favour.

38.9k

Jan 1st 2023, 7:14 PM

# winning ways

Northampton snap losing run ahead of Thomond Park trip to face Munster

The win over Harlequins sees Northampton move up to fifth in the Premiership.

6.1k

Jan 1st 2023, 5:13 PM

Last month

December 2022

# Moore to come

'I’ve a point to prove, but not so much to Irish coaches and selection, more for Ulster'

Marty Moore is relishing Ulster’s New Year’s Day battle against Munster.

9.9k

Dec 31st 2022, 9:46 AM

# Treatment Table

Munster still have no firm date for World Cup winner Snyman's injury return

There were hopes that Snyman might finally get back on the pitch over the festive period.

18.8k

Dec 22nd 2022, 5:01 PM

# christmas cracker

'A huge game, you test yourself against the best' - Munster set for Leinster showdown

Mike Prendergast on the Christmas fixture between the provincial rivals.

7.0k

Dec 21st 2022, 4:41 PM

# starting XV

Munster make four changes for Sunday's trip to face Northampton

Jack Crowley, Keith Earls, Conor Murray and Jack O’Donoghue all come in to start.

12.6k

Dec 16th 2022, 12:23 PM

# success

Rathmore overcome Na Piarsaigh to continue Kerry's dominance in Munster

The win makes it eight titles in a row for Kingdom clubs and 15 in 16 years.

14.6k

Dec 11th 2022, 5:16 PM

# mallow

Weather conditions force venue switch for Munster senior club football final

Leinster junior hurling final also gets change of venue

12.8k

Updated Dec 9th 2022, 3:15 PM

# Stand up and fight

Haley returns as Munster make one change for Sunday's clash with Toulouse

Shane Daly moves to the wing and Keith Earls is on the bench.

13.8k

Dec 9th 2022, 12:11 PM

# Red Army

'A sea of red' - Toulouse expecting raucous atmosphere in Thomond Park

Pita Ahki says Munster will be out for revenge after last season’s shoot-out defeat.

8.0k

Dec 7th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

'Limerick and Newport are similar places, working-class people'

Former Munster out-half JJ Hanrahan has settled happily into life with the Dragons.

11.0k

Dec 6th 2022, 10:33 AM

# Settling in

'Hopefully I get to contribute and add to the Munster legacy'

Tongan centre Malakai Fekitoa hopes to put his early struggles in Munster behind him.

28.7k

Updated Dec 6th 2022, 8:04 AM