Munster Rugby

Smith to earn 50th cap in Champions Cup opener against Castres

Fin Smith will mark a half-century of appearances for Northampton Saints as the men this weekend in Black, Green and Gold kick-off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Castres Olympique...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Munster Rugby v Lions

Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home

Ugly win delights Leinster’s Leo   It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning.   You wondered if they might finally have found their...

URC Round 7 Preview

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...

Munster Side To Face Emirates Lions

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC Round 7 clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on Premier Sports & TG4 Player).   Lock Evan O’Connell is one...

The other return: Assistant coach Fisher reflects on Ireland experience

Whilst the attention is on Joe Schmidt's return to Ireland, assistant coach Laurie Fisher has reflected on his own return after making his mark with one of the biggest clubs in the world. Fisher joined...

Farrell Names Ireland Team For 150th Anniversary Match Against Australia

  Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Saturday’s 150th Anniversary Test against Australia at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 3.10pm). Ireland...

URC back with local derby and Irish double

The first local derby of the United Rugby Championship season is on the cards when the competition returns this weekend, while the two Gauteng sides are in for tough matches in Ireland. After...

Round 7 United Rugby Championship Match Officials confirmed

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER...

Denis Leamy Signs Two-Year Extension

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Defence Coach Denis Leamy has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. Leamy is in his third season as Defence Coach having rejoined...