Munster Rugby

2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced

Following another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...

Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers

Following the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts.   Points – Antoine...

Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...

URC - Round 13 Wrap Up

THE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Benetton Rugby v Munster Rugby

Benetton aiming to end 10 year drought

It’s a big game in Treviso on Saturday in terms of the play-off race, with Benetton and Munster lying sixth and seventh in the table respectively, with just a point between them. The Italians are...

Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe

It’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...

URC Preview: Ulster v Stormers

At Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, 7.35pm Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67 th competition game) Assistant: Andrew Cole, Paul Haycock (both IRFU) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)   Overall URC head-to-head record:...

Life On The Road With The Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway

From Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Emirates Lions as they now switch their focus back to the United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster...

Life on the Road with the Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway

From Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Lions as they now switch their focus back to the BKT United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster and...