Irish rugby union football team
Tadhg Beirne to captain Ireland for first time as Andy Farrell names side for Fiji clash
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Tadhg Furlong cleared over alleged groin grab on Gavin Coombes and is free to play for Ireland next monthindependent.ie
Owen Doyle: People who think Gavin Coombes should have kept schtum are part of the problem
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/26/people-who-think-gavin-coombes-should-have-kept-schtum-are-part-of-the-problem/
A day at Old Belvedere showed what club rugby can be: Leinster released 30 players to their AIL clubs, and Ollie Campbell Park came alive ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/11/10/a-day-at-old-belvedere-showed-what-club-rugby-can-be/
planetrugby Oct 30
Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has avoided a ban after allegedly groping Munster back-rower Gavin Coombes 🇮🇪
planetrugby Oct 31
planetrugby Oct 26
The remarkable coincidence between Gavin Coombes and Jan-Hendrik Wessels testicle grab incidents as double standards claim to be tested
planetrugby Oct 26
Gordon D’Arcy: Reasons to be cheerful about where Irish rugby is going: Thinking players keep ball alive, accept uncomfortable offload and do not take the ground ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/28/gordon-darcy-column-leinster-munster-connacht-ulster-urc-ireland-rugby/
planetrugby Oct 30
🗣️ "Munster Rugby acknowledges the decision published on Thursday night by the Independent Disciplinary Committee."
‘For all the rosiness, there are daggers. That’s sport’: Ronan O’Gara on coaching journey
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/31/for-all-the-rosiness-there-are-daggers-thats-sport-ronan-ogara-on-coaching-journey/
Paid articlePaywall Donal Lenihan: Patience a virtue as Munster see green shoots at last: While I don’t expect Munster to be seriously contending for silverware this season ...
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‘It never gets easy:’ 10 years on, Anthony Foley is still inspiring Munster: That Munster are due to host Racing just a day after the 10th anniversary of Foley’s ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/17/ten-years-on-anthony-foley-is-still-inspiring-munster/
‘Some specimen of a man’: Why Andy Farrell has faith in uncapped James McNabney: Ulster’s 6ft 5in solid young backrow is athletic and has excellent pace and ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/22/some-specimen-of-a-man-why-andy-farrell-has-faith-in-uncapped-james-mcnabney/
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Collapse of discipline costs Munster but Gavin Coombes’ allegation will linger long after ill-tempered derby
independent.ie/sport/rugby/ruaidhri-oconnor-collapse-of-discipline-costs-munster-but-gavin-coombes-allegation-will-linger-long-after-ill-tempered-derby/a/163565902.html
Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong cited after alleged ‘groin grab’ on Munster’s Gavin Coombes in URC clash
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planetrugby Oct 24
Leinster v Munster: Five takeaways as 'self-inflicted wound' and two 'ridiculous pieces of skill' cost visitors who led for 56 minutes
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Rugbypass Oct 16
'Munster statement: Why Anthony Foley 10th anniversary match isn't at Thomond Park'
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planetrugby Oct 20
Star’s powerful act as anthem furore twists: Cameron Munster has spoken out in defence of the ‘culture’ of the Kangaroos side after several stars came under fire ...
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planetrugby Oct 17
🗣️ "Farrell must be delighted to see Frawley flourishing in his new surroundings and with Jack Crowley currently sidelined it is timely with a Nations ... Show more
Munster honour Anthony Foley with five-try Champions Cup victory over Racing: On a night of tributes to Anthony Foley, Munster opened their Champions Cup ...
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planetrugby Oct 16
🗣️ "News of the player's death was met with disbelief on social media and it comes on the 10-year anniversary of the death of former Munster head ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall OpinionRonan O'Gara exclusive: Munster-Racing 92 should be in Limerick, not Cork. Here's why...
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Ulster overcome slow start to claw back draw against Munster: Jacob Stockdale with a brace of tries on his 150th appearance for Ulster
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/10/ulster-overcome-slow-start-to-claw-back-draw-against-munster/
planetrugby Oct 03
Rugbypass Oct 10
Fissler Confidential: Ex-Lion Stuart Hogg on brink of clubless status: Leicester Tigers are pondering a move to bring former Exeter Chiefs outside centre Sean ...
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Rugbypass Oct 07
Bath attack coach Mike Prendergast: 'I've a very strong relationship with Finn': Most coaches would count themselves fortunate to work with a generational talent ...
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Simon Zebo: Joe Schmidt’s double standards drove me mental, made me dislike the Irish camp
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/10/simon-zebo-joe-schmidts-double-standards-drove-me-mental-and-made-me-dislike-irish-camp/
Paid articlePaywall ‘Who the hell is this kid?’ — Charting the rapid rise of Munster No 10 Charlie O’Shea
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Munster have been digging this hole for years as they slide into tortured mediocrity
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/05/munster-team-too-often-dwarfed-by-legacy-of-the-jersey-as-they-slide-into-tortured-mediocrity/
Paid articlePaywall New Munster chief lays out vision for the future — Find a role for Peter O’Mahony, unite the province and lead a full culture reset
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'Don't want to blow too much smoke up his backside': McMillan praises Munster rookie Charlie O’Shea
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Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Peter O'Mahony could play leading role in much–needed Munster reboot if encouraged to do so
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Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster kickstart URC campaign with bonus-point win over Bulls
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Munster Rugby chief executive Flanagan to depart: Munster Rugby chief executive Ian Flanagan has confirmed he will resign from his position at the end of the ...
rte.ie/sport/rugby/2026/1001/1593664-munster-rugby-chief-executive-flanagan-to-depart/
planetrugby Oct 05
Who’s hot and who’s not: Gloucester's 'mighty turnaround', Saracens 'sideshow' and Munster saga's 'latest twist'
planetrugby.com/news/whos-hot-and-whos-not-gloucesters-mighty-turnaround-saracens-sideshow-and-munster-sagas-latest-twist
For Jack Crowley the plan remains as advertised. All going well the Munster and Ireland No.10 will be fully fit for the Christmas period ... Show more
Rugbypass Sep 24
Gloucester's PREM rivals ready to swoop for England centre Seb Atkinson: Leicester Tigers are understood to be exploring a potential move for Gloucester inside ...
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Paintings by Paul Henry, Jack B Yeats, Mainie Jellett and Roderic O'Conor among lots that may fetch €1.7m
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Proud Clayton McMillan takes positives from opening-night defeat to Glasgow : The Thomond Park chief says he saw green shoots in the URC opener.
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‘I always had massive doubts about myself’: Peter O’Mahony on Munster and the aftermath
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/09/26/peter-omahony-autobiography-all-in-rugby-munster-ireland-lions-doubts/
Paid articlePaywall New coaches, new hope, same old questions: Can Munster finally find consistency?: Clayton McMillan’s second season begins with injuries, new coaches and a ...
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Don't write off Glasgow Warriors - Franco Smith responds to URC title challenge question
scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/dont-write-off-glasgow-warriors-franco-smith-responds-to-urc-title-challenge-question-9179854
'Special moment' - Jamie Dobie reaches 100 Glasgow caps as Warriors name team for URC opener at Munster
scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/glasgow-warriors-rugby-jamie-dobie-100-caps-scotland-urc-202627-season-opener-munster-9160890
‘It freshens you up’: Munster’s Jimmy Duffy on how travels shaped his rugby philosophy
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/09/23/it-freshens-you-up-munsters-jimmy-duffy-on-how-travels-shaped-his-rugby-philosophy/
Glasgow Warriors confirm key trio likely to miss Munster URC opener as Jamie Ritchie debut timeline provided
scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/glasgow-warriors-injury-news-munster-urc-kyle-steyn-jamie-ritchie-zander-fagerson-scotland-rugby-9145052
Paid articlePaywall ‘From playing 80 minutes in a quarter-final of a World Cup to being f**king useless for Munster six months later?’
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Alex Nankivell: ‘I had a real deep dive into why I behaved like I did on the pitch’
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/09/18/alex-nankivell-i-had-a-real-deep-dive-into-why-i-behaved-like-i-did-on-the-pitch/
Fineen Wycherley captains Munster for Leicester Tigers clash in Cork : New signings Marnus van der Merwe and Kieran Brookes are both included as van der Merwe ...
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‘We’ve worked hard’: Clayton McMillan hopes Munster reap rewards of off-season preparation
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/09/16/clayton-mcmillan-munster-leicester-tigers-preseason-cork-new-season-coaches/
Rugbypass Sep 11
Will Stuart to make playing comeback nine months after horror injury: Stuart went off early in the second half of Bath's Champions Cup victory against Munster in ...
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Munster setback as Crowley ruled out until the new year: In what is a blow for Munster and Ireland ahead of the new season, out-half Jack Crowley is expected to ...
rte.ie/sport/rugby/2026/0827/1589448-munster-setback-as-crowley-ruled-out-until-the-new-year/
Rugbypass Aug 28
Ex-Ireland flyhalf Ross Byrne set to answer Irish rugby SOS?: Munster could offer out-of-favour Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne the chance to get his career back ...
rugbypass.com/news/out-of-favour-ross-byrne-set-to-answer-irish-rugby-sos/
My Job: Frankie Sheahan's journey from Munster rugby to hosting Oprah: How Sheahan landed Oprah Winfrey for her historic first-ever visit to Ireland's ...
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The Globe and Mail Sep 01
Pilot Jack Tucker was famous for his nerves of steel and curling rink skills: Jack’s family takes comfort in knowing that he is flying with the angels now ...
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Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Munster’s out-half dilemma, Leinster’s depth strength and Connacht’s cohesion – what we learned from the provinces’ pre-season outings
independent.ie/sport/rugby/ruaidhri-oconnor-munsters-out-half-dilemma-leinsters-depth-strength-and-connachts-cohesion-what-we-learned-from-the-provinces-pre-season-outings/a/160753629.html
planetrugby Aug 31
Munster snub gets coaching lifeline as he joins Hurricanes' backroom staff: The Hurricanes have confirmed the appointment of ex-All Blacks wing and Chiefs ...
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Who is Neff Giwa? From Cashel rugby origins to ‘future NFL first-round pick’: As an Irish non-kicking American football prospect who has never played a down ...
irishtimes.com/sport/2026/08/29/who-is-neff-giwa-from-cashel-rugby-origins-to-future-nfl-first-round-pick/
Glasgow Warriors' rivals dealt big injury blow ahead of 2026/27 URC opener: Ireland international to miss visit of Franco Smith’s side to Thomond Park as Munster ...
scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/glasgow-warriors-urc-injury-news-munster-rugby-jack-crowley-ireland-scotland-scotstoun-8946967
Munster to give Jack Crowley time to recover from 'very, very rare' injury: Munster boss Clayton McMillan was speaking exclusively to the Irish Examiner.
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PublishersWeekly.com Aug 27
Hanover Square will become Jack Jordan’s U.S. and Canadian publisher starting in February 2027 with ’Conviction,‘ a legal thriller being developed into a Hulu ... Show more
Rugbypass Aug 24
Ireland target continued momentum as seven uncapped players named in 36-player squad
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Rugbypass Aug 20
Sana Govender: The Leinster head coach who came by way of Gdansk and Skibbereen: When Erin King and Eve Higgins lined out against Munster, earlier this month ...
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Rassie shrugs off All Blacks’ ‘slowing game’ claims: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has shrugged off the narrative coming out of New Zealand that the Springboks ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-17-rassie-shrugs-off-all-blacks-slowing-game-claims-as-war-of-words-intensifies/
Rugbypass Aug 12
'Say ‘yes’ and figure it out afterwards': How one decision changed Jane Clohessy's life
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Aaron Gillane has a clear message for John Kiely and Paul Kinnerk: ‘I’m hoping they stay’
irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/08/11/we-dont-want-to-know-any-different-aaron-gillane-hopes-john-kiely-stays-in-limerick-job/
Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster Rugby: Former Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the province
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/07/28/joe-schmidt-to-take-consultancy-role-with-ulster-rugby/