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# SUAF

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# Lockdown
Holland heaps praise on 'Bakkies Botha type' Kleyn
Munster’s second row stalwart can feel the makings of an effective partnership with the South African.
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Sep 21st 2017, 6:23 AM
# try and try again
Freedom breeding confidence for Munster's Sweetnam
The wing is looking sharp again after making giant leaps forward last term.
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Sep 20th 2017, 6:15 AM
# As You Were
Flannery says business as usual for Munster in wake of Erasmus announcement
“It was weird with the announcement at the start of pre-season but it in no way has it affected our rugby.”
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Aug 29th 2017, 7:00 AM
# Comment
Homeward bound Erasmus still has time to leave a legacy behind at Munster
There’s another transitional period ahead for Munster with Erasmus returning to South Africa at the end of the year, but he can make lasting changes in this pre-season.
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Jun 30th 2017, 3:00 PM
# Short and sweet
Munster confirm that Rassie and Nienaber will leave the province in December
The SARU have been keeping a close eye on Erasmus’ successful season in Ireland.
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Jun 30th 2017, 10:39 AM
# SUAF
Munster players more than ready to 'evolve' as attacking flair triumphs in Pro12 again
Simon Zebo wants a change of mind-set in the way his side attack after seeing Scarlets have ‘the balls’ to run from deep.
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May 29th 2017, 9:50 AM
# Red Alert
'Everybody looks fit,' says Rassie as Munster wind up for final push
The South African has no new injury concerns as he looks forward to a return to the Aviva Stadium to face Scarlets.
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May 22nd 2017, 1:57 PM
# SUAF
Quinlan: Munster will never forget Rassie for delivering fantastic campaign in a traumatic season
The South African director of rugby has pushed his team to excel in impossible circumstances since Anthony Foley’s death.
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May 20th 2017, 6:25 AM
# Full Circle
Donnacha Ryan departing Munster with some frustration, but also a new crop of 'heroes'
The Tipperary man will play his last home game at Thomond Park tomorrow when Ospreys visit for the Pro12 semi-final.
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May 19th 2017, 4:57 PM
# harsh lessons
Time hasn't healed Munster pain from Saracens loss, but that standard drives them on
The black shirts of the Ospreys will provide a fine proving ground for the lessons Munster learned from the Champions Cup semi-final.
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May 8th 2017, 7:17 AM
# the 1 seed
'They've been under a cloud of pressure': Rassie pleased for players after topping table
The South African was also happy to see Conor Murray in ‘solid’ form on his return from injury.
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May 6th 2017, 9:07 PM
# Table Toppers
Connacht end with a whimper as 7-try Munster roar to Pro12 summit
Connacht’s defence could not hold up to a hungry Munster onslaught.
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May 6th 2017, 7:07 PM
# Red Army
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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Apr 26th 2017, 6:30 AM
# bruised
'We want silverware so badly': Munster determined to take Pro12 honours
‘We have to be harsh on ourselves today and say they were the better team and we’ve got to go again.’
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Apr 24th 2017, 6:14 AM
# SUAF
'We gave them 45 minutes of hell,' says Ryan as Munster vow to come back stronger
There was a toll to be paid for Munster’s high-tempo kicking game.
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Apr 23rd 2017, 8:00 AM
# SUAF
'We've got a few plans up our sleeve' - Munster hungry to upset Saracens
Rassie Erasmus feels this Champions Cup semi-final is a litmus tests for his team.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 7:40 AM
# sliding doors
Belfast win a turning point in Munster season, says Kilcoyne as return inter-pro looms
‘There is no point is saying that Saracens is not at the forefront of our minds,” admits the prop.
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Apr 12th 2017, 6:17 AM
# SUAF
Munster show defensive mettle to to see off Glasgow in tough Pro12 clash
Rassie’s side are seven points clear of third-placed Ospreys with just three matches remaining in the regular season.
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Apr 8th 2017, 9:40 PM
# Red Army
'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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Mar 30th 2017, 7:28 PM
# SUAF
Ronan O'Mahony wants 'to give Rassie a headache' and push for honours
The Garryowen club man has his sights set on Ireland’s summer tour in the US and Japan.
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Mar 22nd 2017, 8:21 AM
# SUAF
'I am definitely not in the mix': Rassie commits to Munster despite Springbok struggles
The pressure is on Allister Coetzee after a disastrous 2016, but the Munster boss says he is staying put.
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Feb 7th 2017, 1:47 AM
# SUAF
Munster strong favourites to earn home QF in front of another sold out Thomond
Rassie Erasmus’ men are expected to win convincingly in Limerick today.
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Jan 21st 2017, 10:29 AM
# SUAF
'This team is pretty emotionally intelligent' - Erasmus proud of Munster in Paris
The southern province moved to the top of Pool 1 of the Champions Cup with a big win over Racing.
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Jan 9th 2017, 7:00 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup
We were in Paris for Munster’s rescheduled clash with Ronan O’Gara and the French champions.
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Jan 7th 2017, 4:29 PM
# SUAF
'Our style of play has Axel written all over it': O'Mahony keeping emotions channelled for return to Paris
“We’re not going to think about Axel any more than we do every other week.”
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Jan 4th 2017, 7:55 AM
# down to david
Earls a doubt for Munster's trip to Leicester as Rassie mulls Taute issue
The South African is looking forward to coaching Francis Saili into his back-line.
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Dec 15th 2016, 6:28 AM
# club and country
Munster's Edinburgh trip set for same weekend as Ireland face Scotland in Murrayfield
Get your digs sorted sooner rather than later.
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Dec 13th 2016, 2:47 PM
# precision
Tigers don't get a sniff as Sweetnam stars in magnificent Munster win
Erasmus’ men never looked in danger with brilliant performances all over the park.
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Dec 10th 2016, 5:07 PM
# SUAF
Erasmus' Munster can call on Thomond fervour as they welcome Leicester
The southern province are on a run of six consecutive wins since Anthony Foley passed away.
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Dec 10th 2016, 6:00 AM
# SUAF
CJ Stander is the RWI Player of the Year after making a big impact on the international stage
The South African-born back row has led Munster and contributed three tries in 10 Tests for his adopted country.
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Nov 29th 2016, 8:00 PM
# 2017
Postponed after Foley death, Munster's meeting with Racing 92 scheduled for January
Munster’s Pro12 trip to Edinburgh has been postponed to facilitate the European match.
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Nov 18th 2016, 2:29 PM
# SUAF
'I think my heart is turning Irish' - Erasmus feeling the Munster passion
Tommy O’Donnell feels that Munster’s fans are appreciating the work rate they’re seeing on the pitch.
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Nov 12th 2016, 5:00 PM
# SUAF
Cronin injury only downside to 'humbling' night for Erasmus
The prop had to be replaced during a frenetic first-half.
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Nov 11th 2016, 10:27 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Munster v Maori All Blacks
We went minute-by-minute as Rassie pitted his province against an impressive touring Kiwi side.
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Nov 11th 2016, 8:18 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ulster v Munster, Guinness Pro12
We went minute-by-minute for the first of this weekend’s inter-pros.
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Oct 28th 2016, 6:00 PM
# SUAF
'We all have to try and pick up the slack together and try and fill the void that Axel has left'
Hooker Niall Scannell views tonight’s inter-pro clash with Ulster as a welcome distraction after a tough two weeks.
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Oct 28th 2016, 7:31 AM
# SUAF
Taute vows to 'serve the jersey with the pride and passion it deserves' during short Munster stay
The Springbok was signed on a short-term deal to cover Francis Saili’s absence and has already made his presence felt.
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Oct 27th 2016, 7:30 AM
# Mourning
'We are missing Axel at training, at meetings, in the office': Munster still beset with grief
Director of rugby Erasmus is trying to prepare a side to face Ulster after the intensely emotional win over Glasgow Warriors.
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Oct 26th 2016, 3:45 PM
# SUAF
'That's the way we can rebuild Munster to where it was' - Erasmus
CJ Stander said the grief over Anthony Foley’s death drove the province to success against Glasgow.
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Oct 24th 2016, 6:30 AM
# SUAF
Munster boys become men to deliver performance Axel would be proud of
‘It was a privilege to experience what we’ve experienced here.’
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Oct 22nd 2016, 7:00 PM
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