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# Red Army

This year
2023
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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11.8k
May 23rd 2023, 9:51 AM
Last year
2022
'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.
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8.1k
Dec 7th 2022, 6:00 AM
'If ever there's a day to sum up Munster rugby, it's today' - Van Graan
The Munster head coach showed lots of emotion after an enthralling, agonising game in Dublin.
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19.7k
May 7th 2022, 7:24 PM
'To the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible' - Munster's Van Graan
The Munster head coach recognises that his team’s display is the most important factor against Toulouse.
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25.3k
May 5th 2022, 7:15 PM
'We have our 16th man, we have the Red Army travelling to Dublin'
Johann van Graan is encouraged by the ticket sales for Saturday’s clash with Toulouse in Dublin.
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12.4k
May 3rd 2022, 2:37 PM
All time
Andrew Conway returns to Munster starting XV after five-game absence
Fellow Ireland squad members Craig Casey, Shane Daly and Chris Farrell are also selected to face Edinburgh.
17
14.7k
Feb 19th 2021, 12:19 PM
Wholesale changes for Munster as they bid to rebound from Leinster loss
Mike Haley and Gavin Coombes are the only players who’ll start again in tomorrow’s clash with Benetton.
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14.9k
Jan 29th 2021, 12:11 PM
Sport without fans is soulless - they are the lifeblood of the game
Sport may be secondary to life’s greater challenges right now but that does not stop us yearning for the day when stadium doors re-open and communities are allowed come together again.
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27.8k
Oct 10th 2020, 8:00 AM
Munster have unveiled their new European kit for next season
Two stars will appear above the crest in recognition of the province’s 2006 and ’08 triumphs.
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11.4k
Aug 26th 2020, 5:14 PM
Six changes for Munster with O'Donnell and Sweetnam among replacements
Johann van Graan’s side face Zebre tomorrow in the Guinness Pro14.
15
9.2k
Feb 20th 2020, 12:19 PM
Hanrahan gets the nod to start in Munster's must-win game in Paris
Johann van Graan has selected JJ Hanrahan at out-half for Sunday’s clash with Racing 92.
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16.5k
Jan 10th 2020, 12:01 PM
Starts for Carbery, Murray and O'Mahony among 10 changes for Munster
Several of the southern province’s big hitters return for tomorrow night’s game against Ulster.
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17.9k
Jan 2nd 2020, 12:14 PM
Munster make front-row adjustment for showdown with Saracens
John Ryan will make his 150th appearance after being selected at the expense of Stephen Archer.
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12.2k
Dec 13th 2019, 12:08 PM
New Munster half-back partnership among five changes for Cheetahs clash
Johann van Graan’s side will look to complete a South African double in Bloemfontein tomorrow evening.
11
12.4k
Oct 10th 2019, 12:06 PM
O'Donnell to captain Munster side that features four changes from Dragons win
Johann van Graan’s side are in South Africa for a double-header, starting tomorrow against Southern Kings.
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8.3k
Oct 4th 2019, 12:08 PM
Walsh and Kingston held in reserve for Cork's clash with Kilkenny
Rebels manager John Meyler has announced his team for Sunday’s quarter-final at Croke Park.
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12.4k
Jul 12th 2019, 9:51 PM
Munster retain nine starters from Edinburgh for bid to secure Pro14 play-off
Johann van Graan has announced his team for tomorrow night’s clash with Cardiff Blues in Cork.
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9.6k
Apr 4th 2019, 12:13 PM
CJ Stander starts as captain in a much-changed Munster side
The Ireland international has been selected in Johann van Graan’s starting line-up to face Zebre.
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13.1k
Mar 22nd 2019, 12:18 PM
O'Donoghue among the replacements in much-changed Munster line-up
The back-row forward is set to complete his comeback from injury in tomorrow night’s meeting with Ospreys.
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10.1k
Feb 21st 2019, 12:16 PM
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold tied down as he signs new long-term deal
The 20-year-old has pledged his future to his boyhood club.
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4.4k
Jan 19th 2019, 10:19 AM
O'Mahony passed fit to start in Munster's showdown with Exeter Chiefs
The skipper has been given the nod for tomorrow’s game, despite picking up a rib injury against Gloucester.
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24.7k
Jan 18th 2019, 12:04 PM
Joey Carbery selected to start as Munster aim to do the double over Castres
Johann van Graan has made one change to the side that started last weekend’s game in Limerick.
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13.2k
Dec 14th 2018, 11:51 AM
Four changes to Munster team for Gloucester's trip to Thomond
Gloucester’s Gerbrandt Grobler has been named among the replacements for the clash with his former team.
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14.3k
Oct 19th 2018, 12:16 PM
Letter from Bordeaux: Munster fans out in force in French sunshine
The southern province will have the greater support for tomorrow’s semi-final against Racing 92.
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14.0k
Apr 21st 2018, 8:00 PM
Jack's the lad for Munster as Van Graan names side to tackle Toulon
Simon Zebo, Andrew Conway and Rory Scannell have also been passed fit to start against the French side.
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25.2k
Mar 30th 2018, 12:10 PM
Munster make 12 changes from Cardiff defeat for visit of Glasgow to Cork
The top two in Conference A in the Guinness Pro14 lock horns tomorrow night on Leeside.
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9.9k
Feb 22nd 2018, 12:12 PM
Arnold back from ban, Goggin returns from injury, Grobler and Poland set for debuts
Johann van Graan’s side face Zebre tomorrow evening.
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7.4k
Feb 9th 2018, 12:37 PM
'I'm very proud to be part of this club and that's the reason why I came here'
Johann van Graan has thanked the Munster management, players, ground staff and supporters after the province booked their place in the Champions Cup quarters.
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16.0k
Jan 21st 2018, 7:55 PM
'A great night for Munster': Van Graan proud of his team's composure and maturity
The Munster head coach said he was pleased with the way his players defended their line right until the final whistle.
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9.2k
Dec 17th 2017, 10:54 PM
First European start for O'Byrne as Earls and Scannell return to Munster squad
Munster head coach Johann van Graan has named his team for Sunday’s game away to Leicester Tigers.
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9.9k
Dec 15th 2017, 12:08 PM
Trio to make European debuts for Munster in Leicester encounter
Johann van Graan’s side welcome the Premiership outfit to Thomond Park tomorrow evening.
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13.5k
Dec 8th 2017, 12:15 PM
Van Graan makes two changes as Ireland duo return to face Ospreys
The South African takes full control of the southern province for the first time tomorrow at Musgrave Park.
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11.1k
Dec 1st 2017, 12:15 PM
Flanagan's first start one of five Munster changes from Leinster loss
The southern province begin their Champions Cup campaign away to Castres on Sunday afternoon.
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Oct 13th 2017, 12:17 PM
Bleyendaal at midfield in one of four Munster changes for Leinster clash
JJ Hanrahan, Chris Farrell and Keith Earls also come into the side for the trip to Lansdowne Road.
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12.6k
Oct 6th 2017, 12:09 PM
Scannell to make first start of the season for Munster's trip to Glasgow
Rassie Erasmus has made one change to his team for tomorrow night’s game against the Scottish outfit.
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6.4k
Sep 21st 2017, 11:46 AM
Munster hand debuts to academy duo and Chris Farrell for Pro14 opener
The southern province welcome Benetton Treviso to Musgrave Park tomorrow evening.
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10.7k
Aug 31st 2017, 12:08 PM
A record nine sell-out crowds saw Thomond Park attendances almost double last season
Munster have released their projected financial results for the 2016/17 season.
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6.8k
Jun 8th 2017, 6:03 PM
As you were: Erasmus happy to stick with same coaching team for next season
Jerry Flannery, Felix Jones and Jacques Nienaber are all set to stay put.
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6.1k
Apr 26th 2017, 6:30 AM
'An awful lot of it is down to Axel': Flannery's insight into Munster's year
The Munster scrum coach gave a fascinating interview on Sky Sports.
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8.8k
Mar 30th 2017, 7:28 PM
Return of Darren Sweetnam among 5 changes for Munster
Dave Kilcoyne, Tommy O’Donnell, Rory Scannell and Andrew Conway have all been released from Ireland camp to start against Dragons.
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Feb 9th 2017, 12:08 PM
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