# SUAF

Last 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.

10.5k

Jan 26th 2023, 4:33 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.

17.9k

Jan 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM

Last month

January 2023

# 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

# SUAF

'My mum wasn't too happy with me! She said to cop on'

Jack O’Donoghue has been pleased with Munster’s improved form in recent months.

33.8k

Jan 13th 2023, 8:30 AM

Last year

2022

# SUAF

Frisch starts and three academy players included in Munster 23 to face South Africa

Short-term signing Kiran McDonald will also make his first start for the province as Munster make seven changes to the side that faced Ulster.

26.5k

Nov 9th 2022, 12:42 PM

# SUAF

Prendergast fears Munster-style backlash from Ulster after South Africa difficulties

The southern province’s attack coach also said that Andrew Conway is close to returning to action.

5.4k

Oct 26th 2022, 6:30 AM

# SUAF

'I'm proud of the lads' - Rowntree pleased with Munster's fight despite defeat in Dublin

The province battled hard but ultimately came up short against Leinster.

13.9k

Oct 22nd 2022, 9:30 PM

# Competition

'If Munster lose in Galway, there'd be concerns around them getting into Europe'

As discussed on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra, Munster are still looking to find form.

23.7k

Updated

Oct 3rd 2022, 5:04 PM

# rugby weekly extra

'You have to worry about the quality of some of the players Munster have'

Bernard Jackman voiced his concerns on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

41.8k

Sep 26th 2022, 3:25 PM

# SUAF

Roared on by the Red Army, Munster bid to dethrone the mighty Toulouse

More than 37,500 tickets have been sold for this Champions Cup quarter-final in Dublin.

6.0k

May 7th 2022, 7:00 AM

# SUAF

'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.

12.3k

May 3rd 2022, 2:37 PM

# SUAF

Nash and Munster ready to bounce back after 'easily one of the toughest games I’ve played'

The southern province are in South Africa for URC action.

6.9k

Mar 16th 2022, 7:01 AM

All time

# Captain

'It has been a mental experience, but I couldn't be prouder of the lads'

Peter O’Mahony is a proud man after his side’s win over Wasps.

19.7k

Dec 12th 2021, 6:48 PM

# SUAF

CEO Ian Flanagan confirms Munster intend to fulfil European fixture against Wasps

With 34 players and staff quarantining in Ireland and another 14 still in South Africa, Munster are set to take to the field with a mixture of Ireland Internationals and academy players.

8.6k

Dec 2nd 2021, 7:17 PM

# SUAF

'It was really refreshing... Munster played exceptionally well'

Johann van Graan’s side are top of the agenda on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

15.4k

Updated

Oct 11th 2021, 3:00 PM

# SUAF

Munster's unbeaten start continues as they thrash Scarlets across the water

Johan van Graan’s side secured an impressive bonus-point win.

35.6k

Oct 10th 2021, 4:20 PM

# SUAF

'You see that stag looking up at you, those three crowns, and you're like, 'Right... This is what I'm protecting''

Munster and Ireland captain Ciara Griffin on getting rid of ‘excuses’ about professionalism and parking friendships ahead of interpro kick-off.

39.3k

Updated

Aug 25th 2021, 9:41 PM

# Team news

Retiring CJ Stander ruled out as Munster make seven changes for Zebre dead rubber

Departing duo Billy Holland and Nick McCarthy are named on the bench.

11.8k

Jun 10th 2021, 1:13 PM

# SUAF

Murray double helps Munster finally end their Leinster hoodoo

The experience in Johann van Graan’s team told against a youthful Leinster.

48.6k

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Apr 24th 2021, 9:40 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Munster v Toulouse, Champions Cup last 16

We went minute-by-minute as Munster took on another European giant.

71.8k

Apr 3rd 2021, 2:08 PM

# front up

'We're definitely going to come out swinging... That's what Munster do'

Niall Scannell is relishing going up against a heavyweight Toulouse pack on Saturday.

7.5k

Apr 1st 2021, 6:00 AM

# Final Countdown

Munster striving to have 'immaculate' basics against Leinster side with 'no weakness'

Johann van Graan is banking on Munster’ s fundamentals giving them an edge in Saturday’s Pro14 final.

6.5k

Mar 23rd 2021, 3:27 PM

# now or never

Munster must secure a trophy to 'to turn the page on our era' -- Quinlan

It’s coming up on 10 years since Munster claimed silverware, beating Leinster would be a fine way of ending comparisons with the golden age.

20.0k

Mar 23rd 2021, 8:30 AM

# family first

Stander gives currency to 'values' as he rides off into the sunset

The Munster and Ireland star is putting his family first by stepping away from rugby.

45.3k

Mar 16th 2021, 4:45 PM

# SUAF

'It looks like I had a lot of time to think, but it happens in a split-second' - Haley happy to play on instinct

The Munster fullback produced a moment of individual magic in last weekend’s win against Connacht.

5.0k

Mar 11th 2021, 7:30 AM

# jc

Caution and excitement valid as Carbery prepares to end injury nightmare

The brilliant playmaker could be last piece of the jigsaw needed by Munster.

5.5k

Feb 26th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Carb Loading

'He really looked good': Carbery making strides towards Munster return

The Ireland playmaker has endured a torrid run of injuries, but is finally off Munster’s injured list.

10.9k

Feb 24th 2021, 1:00 AM

# SUAF

'There was an energy about her... then she'd sing and lift the roof off Thomond Park'

Soprano Cara O’Sullivan is fondly remembered in rugby circles.

9.2k

Jan 27th 2021, 3:47 PM

# Progress

Munster issue positive update on Joey Carbery

However, front rows James Cronin and Rhys Marshall both sustained knee injuries against Leinster and will miss this weekend’s clash with Benetton.

17.3k

Jan 26th 2021, 5:03 PM

# SUAF

European debut for Coombes as Munster welcome back big guns for 'Quins clash

Peter O’Mahony continues at 7 while Conor Murray is back to partner JJ Hanrahan.

19.2k

Dec 11th 2020, 12:27 PM

# Nine

'He's such a hard-working lad on and off the pitch' - Casey in fine form for Munster

The 21-year-old has started four consecutive games for the southern province.

7.8k

Nov 5th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Lessons

No sign of Larkham's impact for Munster in 'contestable box kicks-fest'

Leinster feel they need to learn from last Friday’s game and Munster will surely look to do the same.

12.2k

Sep 8th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Outbreak

Ulster Rugby confirm 'a number of Covid-19 cases' in set-up as all training stood down

‘Multiple’ academy players have tested positive for the virus, and one senior player is self-isolating.

38.0k

Aug 26th 2020, 8:18 PM

# underpowered

Munster left to re-think their way around luckless spate of injuries

Having lost the creativity of Joey Carbery, the tight five was decimated at the weekend.

9.6k

Aug 25th 2020, 3:00 PM

# SUAF

Covid case in Munster 'a proper reality check,' says Peter O'Mahony

‘I’ve no doubt it’s not going to be the last case in Irish rugby in general over the foreseeable future.’

6.2k

Aug 20th 2020, 7:00 AM

# rugby restart

Hands washed and fingers crossed for rugby schedule

After a confirmed Covid-19 case in their academy last week, Munster will hope for a clean bill of health after this week’s tests.

22.8k

Updated

Aug 19th 2020, 12:00 PM

# Sidelined

Munster back 'resilient' Carbery as he endures rotten run of luck

The Athy man has effectively been on the road to recovery for 53 weeks since picking up an injury ahead of the World Cup.

7.4k

Aug 18th 2020, 2:22 PM

# all action

'He's different to your normal lock': JVG excited to see Snyman grow at Munster

12 years have passed since the Munster coach was first alerted to the outrageous talents of the Springbok second row.

9.1k

Jul 17th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Rugby

Van Graan feels for James Cronin after 'difficult time' around anti-doping violation

The prop was handed a month-long suspension during sport’s hiatus during the pandemic.

3.9k

Jul 17th 2020, 6:00 AM

# video conference

Van Graan eager to put 'massive amount of planning' to work

The Munster head coach is counting down to 27 July and the inter-pros that follow in August.

6.3k

Jul 16th 2020, 3:17 PM