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Sunday 4 June 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Munster

Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# Talking Points
Limerick's brilliant resolve, champions back in form and Cork's attacking stars
A frenetic afternoon provided plenty talking points.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Champions
Munster announce details of homecoming event at Thomond Park
The province ended their 12-year trophy drought with victory over the Stormers in Cape Town.
# Battling Back
'Despite those setbacks, he always believed that he would get back to his best'
Tadhg Beirne hailed the impact of RG Snyman, who overcame a wretched run of injury to help Munster end their trophy hoodoo.
Last month
May 2023
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# URC Final
'I’m disappointed that the video got out, and we probably let Joseph down there'
Stormers coach John Dobson says clip was ‘never a slight on Munster’.
# Super Sunday
Munster elimination - who faces exit from Tipperary, Limerick and Cork?
Semple Stadium and Gaelic Grounds host tomorrow’s games.
# strength in depth
Rowntree banking on impact of Munster's own 'bomb squad'
RG Snyman is among the replacements for tomorrow’s URC final, but is nonetheless expected to have a major influence.
# Podcast
Can Munster claim the URC? Or are the Stormers too good?
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to the final in Cape Town, discussing all the latest team news and both sides’ journeys to this decider.
# 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.
# 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.
# Opposition Outlook
'We respect Munster' - Stormers to harness emotions ahead of URC final showdown
After Munster stunned Leinster, a video of the Stormers’ celebrations was captured and posted to social media.
# Tune in
Here are the games live on TV and streaming in this week's GAA schedule
The fixture details for the All-Ireland football group games on 3 and 4 June have also been confirmed.
# touring party
Munster men's and women's squads to face Barbarians in historic double-header
The games will take place on Saturday 30 September.
# Talking Points
TJ v Horgan scoring battle, Limerick seek response and Wexford backlash
A huge weekend of hurling action awaits in Leinster and Munster.
# Team news
Cork captain back, Casey in for Limerick and Tipperary ring the changes
Cork travel to Ennis to face Clare on Sunday, while Tipperary entertain Limerick in Thurles.
# familiar foe
Kerry to face Cork in Munster minor football final for second succesive year
They earned comfortable wins over Limerick and Tipperary respectively this evening.
# Permutations
What do each Munster and Leinster hurling side need in final two weekends?
The race is on to reach the All-Ireland series.
# contact skills
The ex-Munster man working with ROG and Ryan in La Rochelle
Sean Dougall finished his playing career in France before moving into coaching.
# Analysis
Anatomy of a drop goal: How Munster created Crowley's winning kick
Leinster looked like they were on their way to victory until a late drive from Munster.
# Tune in
10 games live on TV and streaming in this week's GAA inter-county schedule
Plenty for fans to enjoy.
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Munster, URC semi-final
Munster join Stormers in the decider after a thrilling late win at the Aviva Stadium.
# Showdown
'We know Munster are going to bring up bucketloads from Munster'
Leinster back row Max Deegan hopes to see the province’s fans out in force.
# GAA
Cork edge out Kerry to set up Munster minor semi-final with Tipperary
Limerick secured victory over the Premier County in the round-robin final.
# Injury problems
Munster to give Peter O'Mahony every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Leinster clash
Province are already without Conor Murray, RG Snyman, Calvin Nash and Malakai Fekitoa.
# Derby Day
Munster's injury toll is brutal but they must embrace this shot at Leinster
Graham Rowntree could be without six starters from last weekend’s URC quarter-final win.
# Kingdom Rule
David Clifford scores 2-6 as Kerry cruise past Clare to win 84th Munster senior title
12.499 attended the provincial decider at the Limerick venue.
# Kingdom Rule
David Clifford scores 2-6 as Kerry cruise past Clare to win 84th Munster senior title
12.499 attended the provincial decider at the Limerick venue.
# Banner Boost
'It's fantastic to see' - The Ennis super seven as Clare reach Munster final
Tomorrow in the Gaelic Grounds is a milestone for the Éire Óg Ennis club against Kerry.
# standing up
Munster withstand the pressure to set up URC semi-final with Leinster
Munster lost Peter O’Mahony to injury at the start of the game but held out for a 14-5 win in Glasgow.
# standing up
Munster withstand the pressure to set up URC semi-final with Leinster
Munster lost Peter O’Mahony to injury at the start of the game but held out for a 14-5 win in Glasgow.
# Selection
Snyman and Beirne return to Munster team for URC clash with Glasgow
There is again no place in the matchday squad for Joey Carbery.
# KNOCKOUTS
The Irish derby, Leinster's team rotation, and Munster's red-hot hosts
All four Irish provinces are in URC quarter-final action this weekend.
April
April 2023
# Irish Abroad
'I still have a dream of returning to play in Ireland at some stage'
Ex-Munster wing Seán French has been prolific for Bedford in the English Championship.
# GAA Wrap
Cunningham winner for Cork knocks out Limerick, Tipperary set up semi-final with Clare
In Connacht there were minor football wins for Galway and Roscommon tonight.
# Reaction
'I am a bit miffed we didn’t sneak a win at the end' - Rowntree praises Munster fightback
URC quarter-final ties have been confirmed.