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Rugby » Heineken Cup
To a man every Munster played their hearts out in what was a momentous victory for Munster at the Stoop and they were led in typical fashion by the great man himself.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster have announced that Peter Stringer will be joining Bath on a short-term loan deal, but could prop BJ Botha be about to leave the province on a permanent basis?
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Munster could be without flanker Niall Ronan for the crucial Heineken Cup double header with Saracens next month after he sustained a nasty-looking neck injury yesterday.
Rugby » Rugby News
Every sporting team has its celebrity supporters and they don’t much bigger than Hollywood starlet and huge Munster fan, Juliette Binoche.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Ahead of the November internationals, plenty of members of the Irish squad will get some game time this weekend after being named in their provincial sides for Rabo12 action.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
There have been a few very interesting team selections ahead of the Rabo 12 games this weekend, including a potential audition for the Ireland full back spot for Tommy Bowe.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
If anyone questioned Rob Penney’s passion for the Munster job, then an interview on Off the Ball last night should have got rid of any doubts.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
It was a mixed day at the office for the Irish sides in the Heineken Cup, but Leinster and Connacht were at least left with something to smile about.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Having been cruising midway through the first half, Leinster were made to fight for a nine-point victory over auld rivals Munster but they got there in the end.
It's Man Stuff » Competitions
The good folks at Leinster Rugby kindly let us give away an Aviva Stadium Premium Level Box for tomorrow night’s Leinster v Munster clash. The time has come to reveal the lucky sod who won the...
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It's Man Stuff » Competitions
Fancy watching Leinster and Munster from the comfort of a box in the Aviva Stadium this weekend? Fancy bringing 11 of your mates along? Come this way.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Both sides have made changes ahead of the first inter-provincial clash of the season at Ravenhill on Friday night.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Paul O’Connell’s Munster comeback will happen sooner rather than later, but the big fella won’t feature in the interprovincial clash with Ulster this weekend.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster fans will have to get used to the sight of somebody apart from Paul O’Connell leading the team out the Thomond Park tunnel from now on.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster look set to begin the Rob Penney-era without fearless leader Paul O’Connell, who isn’t quite ready to return from a knee injury just yet.
Rugby » Rugby News
With the amount of departures from Munster last season they could do with a few faces and today they announced the signing of promising South African back row forward CJ Stander.
Rugby » Rugby News
Felix Jones has continued his desperately unlucky run of injuries and will miss the next four months due to a shoulder injury picked up against the Ospreys at the weekend.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster could have chosen a better way to bid farewell to Tony McGahan than delivering an abject performance in the Rabo12 semi-final defeat to the Ospreys last night.
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Rugby » Rugby News
Munster head coach Tony McGahan will join the Australian national team’s coaching ticket as a "Coaching Coordinator" and not as defence coach as previously expected.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster fans will be delighted to hear that Doug Howlett has agreed a contract extension at the province that will see him stay until the end of next season.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster duo Keith Earls and Denis Leamy have committed their medium-term future to Munster after signing deals with the IRFU that will last until 2014.
Rugby » Rugby News
Tommy Bowe is almost certain to return to Ireland at the end of the season – but reports this morning suggest it will be to his home province of Ulster, not Munster.
Rugby » Rugby News
After confirming the signing of James Downey for next season, Munster can look forward to a physically-imposing beast of a centre capable of monster hits like this.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Irish rugby supporters will not only be feasting on chocolate eggs this Easter Sunday, they’ll have a delicious All-Ireland provincial showdown to look forward to as well.
Rugby » Rugby News
If you thought this weekend was good, the Heineken Cup is set to get a whole lot better when Munster and Ulster square up in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Munster were so good against Northampton in the Heineken Cup this evening that Joey Barton felt moved to dish out some effusive praise on his Twitter page.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
They’ll take a win and a place in the knockout stages, but Munster didn’t exactly set the world alight in their Heineken Cup victory over Castres at Thomond Park.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Only three players that played for Munster and Ulster in their respective inter-provincial derbies against Connacht and Leinster will play when the sides meet at Ravenhill tomorrow evening.
Rugby » Rugby News
Ahead of this weekend's clash against Scarlets, Jerry Flannery says that he expects Munster to continue their winning ways.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Keith Earls is in for Munster, Gordon D’Arcy is fit only for the Leinster bench, while a friend of the site makes his long awaited return to action for Connacht.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Already off to a flying start in the Heineken Cup, Munster have been boosted by the return of Keith Earls to the squad for this weekend’s clash with Llanelli Scarlets.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
After the helter-skelter of the Heineken Cup for the last fortnight, the Irish provinces are back to more run of the mill fare in the RaboDirect PRO12 this weekend.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Last week Rona O'Gara landed an injury-time drop goal for Munster to defeat Northampton. Guess what he did yesterday to Castres?
Rugby » Rugby News
Donncha O’Callaghan believes that a lack of sex before games means that the Irish players go out on to the pitch like “dogs with rabies”.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Munster seemingly decided on a little break away from tradition when announcing their team to face Castres in the Heineken Cup this weekend.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
It's a huge weekend for Connacht, a big opportunity for Ulster, while Munster need to get over their recently acquired travel sickness in the Heineken Cup.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Ah, the Heineken Cup is back. The opening weekend was full of unbelievable finishes - but typically, it was Munster who trumped the lot, and this is how they did it.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Munster proved they are still the kings of Heineken Cup magic with a stunning 23-21 win over Northampton in Thomond Park last night.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Ireland prop and occasional DJ extraordinaire Cian Healy has been ruled out of the first game of Leinster’s defence of the Heineken Cup in Montpellier.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
We cast our eyes over Pools 1 and 2 and speculate on who'll come out on top, the possible eye-catchers and the next odious Englishman to step out of line.
Rugby » Rugby News
On the day that Brian O’Driscoll was ruled out for six months, Munster’s worst fears were eased with the news that Keith Earls will be absent for up to six weeks.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
It’s Leinster v Munster at the Aviva tonight, so as usual, everything’s at stake. Here's where the first big inter-provincial of the season could be won and lost.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
There will be no fewer than 15 members of the Irish World Cup squad in action for Munster and Leinster as the RaboDirect PRO12 returns this weekend.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
The unquenchable John Hayes has been included in Munster’s squad for the start of the Heineken Cup - but Jerry Flannery, David Wallace and Felix Jones are all absentees.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Ospreys ended Munster’s 18-month unbeaten record at Thomond Park, while Leinster came from 12 points behind to defeat Connacht at the RDS.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
With all eyes set to be trained on events in New Zealand, it is easy to forget that there is actually other rugby going on this weekend. Here’s all the RaboDirect PRO 12 team news.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
It was a difficult night in the RaboDirect PRO 12 League for the Irish provinces as Munster, Ulster and Connacht all tasted defeat.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
It’s three out of three for the Irish provinces so far in the RaboDirect PRO 12 League, with Leinster, Munster and Connacht all enjoying victories this weekend.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster and Connacht have named much changed outfits for their respective clashes with Cardiff Blues and Dragons this weekend.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster maintained their 100 per cent record with a comfortable win over Llanelli Scarlets, while Leinster slipped up at home to the Glasgow Warriors.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Both Leinster and Munster enjoyed comfortable wins over Dragons and Glasgow Warriors respectively in the RaboDirect PRO 12 League last night.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Come this way for all the team news in the games involving the Irish provinces in the RaboDirect PRO 12 League this weekend.
Rugby » International Rugby
Munster and Ireland flanker David Wallace faces six months on the sidelines as a result of the knee injury suffered against England on Saturday.
Rugby » Rugby News
New Munster prop BJ Botha will miss the start of the province’s Rabo Direct Pro 12 League campaign after being ruled out for a month with a calf injury.
Rugby » International Rugby
Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery is back in full training and ready to play a part for his country at the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster have confirmed details of three pre-season fixtures against French and English opposition next month.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster and Leinster will begin the newly renamed RaboDirect PRO12 – or Celtic League – season against Welsh opposition on the first weekend of September.
Rugby » Rugby Features
JOE caught up with Munster and Ireland winger Keith Earls for a chat about a tough pre-season, why Ireland can win the World Cup and what exactly is his best position.
Rugby » Rugby Features
A veteran of the ill-fated World Cup campaign of four years ago, Denis Leamy talks to JOE about learning the lessons of '07, back row competition and the brilliance of the Tipperary hurlers.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Munster stars Paul O’Connell, Denis Leamy, Johne Murphy and Doug Howlett look ahead to what could be a defining season for Munster rugby.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ronan O’Gara’s attempts to lay claim to the Irish number ten jersey have been hampered by a calf injury suffered during a World Cup training camp.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster hooker Jerry Flannery is winning the race to be fit for the upcoming World Cup.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster fans may have seen the last of the great John Hayes after the province confirmed they will not be renewing his contract for next season.
Rugby » Rugby News
Paul Darbyshire, the Munster strength and conditioning coach for the past four seasons, passed away this morning after a long battle with Motor Neurone disease.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Holders Leinster have been paired with Bath, Glasgow Warriors and French newcomers Montpellier in Pool 3 of the 2011/12 Heineken Cup.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
For the first time in the competition's history, all four Irish provinces were involved in the draw for the Heineken Cup. See how it panned out.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
The hangovers from Leinster's success in Cardiff are still receding but the race for the 2012 Heineken Cup gets under way on Tuesday with the draw for next season's competition.
GAA » The Championship
Kerry football manager Jack O'Connor is pleased with his team's result, but admits that Limerick's success in scoring goals was a concern.
Rugby » Malcolm O'Kelly
Wallace lifted man, ball and the Leinster spirit with it as he drove McFadden back and, suddenly, the tide had turned again in favour of the Thomond faithful, writes Malcolm O'Kelly.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster delighted their home fans at Thomond Park with defeat of fierece rivals Leinster in the Magners League Grand Final. Here's how it all went down.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
There are three changes to Joe Schmidt’s starting XV from the Heineken Cup winning team for the Magners League Grand Final clash with Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster have named the same side that defeated the Ospreys a fortnight back as they aim to spoil Leinster's party in the Magners League Grand Final tomorrow evening.
Rugby » Rugby Features
On the eve of his retirement, JOE caught up with Alan Quinlan for a chat about his eventful career, beating depression and the Magners League final this weekend.
Rugby » Rugby News
Gordon D'Arcy is a non-runner for selection in the Leinster team to face Munster in Saturday's Magners League Grand Final at Thomond Park.
Rugby » Rugby News
It's funny what some stars will do for a few extra quid. Ronan O'Gara takes the total piss out of himself, fair play, by singing along to a Queen classic.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Mike Ross on Leinster's Heineken Cup triumph, Saturday's Magners League final test against Munster - and taking one for the team.
Rugby » Rugby News
Former Leinster and Munster rugby star Trevor Hogan is set to join 30 like-minded Irish followers on board a major flotilla hoping to pass through the blockaded Gaza Strip.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster set up the Magners League grand final we were hoping for by overcoming holders the Ospreys at Thomond Park on Saturday.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
The Munster team for tomorrow’s Magners League semi-final is barely recognisable from the side that defeated Connacht last weekend.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
Leinster’s dominance over a constantly improving Ulster side is likely to continue, while Munster should beware the last stand of the current Ospreys squad.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
There are plenty of changes for Leinster and Munster, while Ulster and Connacht have gone for the tried and tested approach in the Magners League this weekend.
Rugby » Malcolm O'Kelly
Malcolm reflects on Leinster’s epic semi-final win and suggests that Munster will be asking a lot of questions of themselves following their Challenge Cup exit.
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Entertainment » Entertainment News
As RTÉ's Storyland competition hots up, one competitor makes a cheeky run for the line. [NEW FOOTAGE)
Rugby » Rugby News
Harlequins, who obviously hadn’t read the script beforehand, spoiled Munster’s day with an eight point victory in the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final at Thomond Park.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
On a massive weekend for the Irish provinces, JOE reckons that both Leinster and Munster will be looking ahead to a European final come Saturday evening.
Rugby » Rugby News
Paul O’Connell has been omitted from the Munster squad that take on Harlequins in the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final this weekend.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster captain Paul O’Connell has returned to training ahead of the province’s clash with Harlequins in the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final with Harlequins this weekend.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster boss Tony McGahan has made 14 changes, three of them positional, for his team’s next Magners League game.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster and Ireland lock Paul O’Connell could yet play for the province this season after receiving positive news about his ankle injury.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster travelled to the sunny South of France and put on quite a show to beat their hosts with a 37-42 result in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Rugby » Rugby News
A badly bruised eye isn’t going to be enough to keep Ronan O’Gara out of this weekend’s Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final against Brive.
Rugby » Rugby News
Paul O’Connell is unlikely to feature in the remainder of his province’s campaign after limping off during Munster's one-point victory over Leinster.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
In the tightest of Magners League games, Munster won by one point against rivals Leinster to end the day 12 points ahead at the top of the table.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Tony McGahan has made three changes for Munsters top of the table clash with Leinster in the Magners League.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster coach Tony McGahan has stressed the need for Munster to be ‘aggressive and physical’ against Leinster in the Magners League clash this weekend.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Conor Murray has been named in the Munster XV to face the Cardiff Blues in the Magners League on Friday.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell were amongst a string of Irish internationals named in the Munster squad for the Magners League encounter with the Cardiff Blues this weekend.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster stretched their lead at the top of the Magners League table to nine points after a comfortable victory over the Newport Gwent Dragons.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Conor Murray is among the young faces for the the Irish province as for Saturday’s clash with the Dragons in the Magners League.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster coach Tony McGahan has made seven changes to the side that defeated Edinburgh for this weekend’s Magners League encounter with Aironi.
Rugby » Rugby News
Ulster Rugby have confirmed that prop forward BJ Botha will leave Ulster at the end of the season to join rivals Munster.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
It was a generally good week for the Irish provinces in the Magners League - Leinster were the only team to succumb to a loss.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Munster ended their Heineken Cup campaign on a good note at Thomond Park, while Ulster secured a quarter-final spot in the competition this afternoon.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
For the first time in thirteen years, Munster will not feature in the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup after falling to a heavy defeat to Toulon on Sunday afternoon.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Tony McGahan has decided to start Paul O’Connell for Munster’s crunch Heineken Cup clash with Toulon on Sunday.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster coach Tony McGahan has made nine changes from the side that started against Ulster for Saturday's clash with Glasgow Warriors in Cork.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
It was a day when the four Irish provinces split into pairs, with Leinster beating Connacht at the RDS and Munster beating Ulster at Thomond Park.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
The St. Stephen’s Day Magners League clash between Munster and Connacht at the Sportsground has been rescheduled for Monday 27 December at 6.10pm.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster utility back Paul Warwick is set to leave the province with reports emerging that the Australian has agreed a deal in principle with French side Stade Francais.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
JOE looks ahead to a massive European weekend for the Irish provinces, which includes Munster's clash with the Ospreys and the return of Leinster coach Joe Schmidt to a familiar setting.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
Paul O'Connell made it out onto the pitch on Friday night as part of the Young Munster squad. We celebrate the big man's return to fitness.
Rugby » Rugby News
After over eight months out with a groin injury, Munster and Ireland legend Paul O’Connell made a return to action with his club Young Munster on Friday night.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Ulster won away to Treviso, Munster were well beaten by the Dragons, while Edinburgh came from behind to defeat Connacht in the Magners League on Friday night.
Rugby » Rugby Features
With Ireland facing off against New Zealand tomorrow, JOE caught up with Munster and Ireland prop Marcus Horan, who is currently sidelined with injury.
Rugby » International Rugby
Donnacha Ryan has been suspended for three weeks after an independent disciplinary committee upheld a citing for a stamping incident during Ireland's clash with Samoa.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster recorded a memorable win over Australia in terrible conditions on Tuesday evening at Thomond Park.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
In this week's maul, JOE columnists Malcolm O'Kelly and Johnny O'Connor and Rob Murphy discuss Samoa and look ahead to the weekend's clash with New Zealand.
Rugby » Rugby Opinion
In this week's maul, JOE columnists Malcolm O'Kelly and Johnny O'Connor and Rob Murphy discuss Samoa and look ahead to the weekend's clash with New Zealand.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland second row forward Donnacha Ryan has been cited for allegedly stamping on an opponent during Ireland’s 20-10 victory over Samoa on Saturday.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster have named a 30-man squad for the friendly clash with Australia in Thomond Park on Tuesday week.
Rugby » International Rugby
Ireland prop Tony Buckley has been ruled out of Ireland’s remaining November test series matches with a hip injury.
Rugby » Rugby News
Leinster and Ireland hooker John Fogarty has announced his retirement from rugby as a result of health difficulties brought on by repeated concussions.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
JOE takes a look back on the weekend when two Irish provinces lost and two Irish provinces won.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster stay top of the Magners League, as Tom McGahan's depleted side inflicted on Ulster their third loss in a row.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Ulster Rugby have named a 30-man-squad for their Magners clash with Munster on Friday 29 October at Ravenhill.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
JOE takes a look back on a weekend in the Magners League where two Irish provinces won, and two Irish provinces lost.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster had a comfortable win over Benetton Treviso at Thomond Park, while Ulster fell to a narrow defeat to Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday night.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Munster and Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara reviews Munster’s season so far and looks ahead to Friday night’s Magners League clash against Benetton Treviso.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster and Ireland prop Marcus Horan is set for up to six weeks on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his wrist in training on Monday.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
A look back at the opening weekend of European club Rugby in pictures, when three of the Irish provinces were victorious.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
JOE looks ahead to the Munster, Leinster and Ulster’s clashes in the Heineken Cup this weekend, as well as Connacht’s Amlin Challenge Cup encounter with Bayonne.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Munster centre Sam Tuitupou has been suspended for three weeks after he was found guilty of foul play by an ERC disciplinary hearing in Dublin today.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Irish international hooker Jerry Flannery has been included in the Munster squad to face Toulon in the Heineken Cup this weekend.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
A look back at the opening weekend of European club Rugby in pictures, and the results for the Irish provinces were mixed.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
A Sam Tuitupou try in the last play of the game earned Munster a vital bonus point against London Irish at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday evening.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Ahead of the Heineken Cup this weekend, JOE got the views of Munster coach Tony McGahan and injured captain Paul O’Connell on an incredibly difficult pool three.
Rugby » Heineken Cup
Munster have been boosted by the return of Ireland international Keith Earls to their squad ahead of the Heineken Cup opener with London Irish this weekend.
Rugby » Rugby News
Munster centre Lifeimi Mafi has been suspended for seven weeks following a meeting of the IRFU disciplinary committee in Belfast on Monday evening.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
Leinster won their fifth match in row against Munster in the Aviva Stadium, while there were mixed fortunes for the other two Irish provinces.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Leinster defeated Munster for the fifth time in a row thanks to a try from Brian O'Driscoll, though Munster stay top of the table.
Rugby » Rugby Features
Former Munster star Frankie Sheahan talks to Paul Warwick about life with the Munster panel and his hopes for the season ahead.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster coach Tony McGahan has named a 29-man squad for this weekend’s Magners League clash with Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby » RaboDirect PRO 12
Munster won, Leinster lost, while Connacht and Ulster cancelled each other out. Here's how it happened in pictures.
Sports » Betting
Friday’s Daily Double focuses on the first race of the evening in Dundalk and Munster’s Magners League clash away to Glasgow.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
Munster, Ulster and Connacht won, while Leinster had an embarrassing loss to Benetton Treviso.
Rugby » Rugby Gallery
Munster, Ulster and Leinster won, while Connacht were pipped in the dying seconds against Scarlets.