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Munster's Niall Scannell to retire at the end of the season The4216:54
Munster in South Africa – The story so far Munster Rugby - Official Site11:55
Niall Scannell to retire at the end of the season Munster Rugby - Official Site15:08
Munster’s Niall Scannell announces he will retire at the end of the season The Irish Times15:42
Scannell to hang up boots at the end of the season RTE15:58
Munster's Niall Scannell to retire at end of season Irish Examiner15:25

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In the last 6 hours

Munster's Niall Scannell to retire at the end of the season The4216:54

In the last 8 hours

Scannell to hang up boots at the end of the season RTE15:58

Scannell To Retire At End Of Season Irish Rugby - Official Site15:56

Ireland hooker Niall Scannell announces retirement RugbyPass15:49

Munster’s Niall Scannell announces he will retire at the end of the season The Irish Times15:42

Munster's Niall Scannell to retire at end of season Irish Examiner15:25

Long-serving Munster Rugby hooker to call time on career at end of the season Limerick Leader15:18

Niall Scannell To Retire At The End Of The Season Munster Rugby - Official Site15:08

Earlier today

Flannery Extends Ulster Stay To 2027 Irish Rugby - Official Site13:03

Munster In South Africa – The Story So Far Munster Rugby - Official Site11:55

Yesterday

Rising Munster Rugby star to train with Ireland Six Nations squad ahead of Scotland clash Limerick Leader16:32 9-Mar-26

Ireland call up Connacht prop Bohan after Munster's Loughman ruled out Irish Examiner15:51 9-Mar-26

Loughman out but no new injury concerns for Ireland RTE15:27 9-Mar-26

Loughman won't return for Ireland's final Six Nations game The4215:18 9-Mar-26

In the last 7 days

Weekend action for Limerick sides in AIL Limerick Post17:23 8-Mar-26

Ail round-up: Lansdowne take firm hold on fourth spot after victory over Young Munster The Irish Times15:13 8-Mar-26

Ireland edge past Wales in historic first Friday Night Lights Six Nations clash in Dublin Limerick Leader10:36 7-Mar-26

Ail preview: Lansdowne and Young Munster face off with semi-finals in sight The Irish Times18:18 6-Mar-26

David Wallace Appointed To British & Irish Lions Board Of... Irish Rugby - Official Site10:51 6-Mar-26

Ireland U20s v Wales: How To Watch, TV Info, Kickoff Time Balls.ie10:41 6-Mar-26

8 Munster Players In Ireland U20s Squad For Wales Clash In Cork Munster Rugby - Official Site16:43 5-Mar-26

Highly-rated prop to be promoted to Munster Rugby's senior squad on two-year deal Limerick Leader13:57 5-Mar-26

Foxe the latest academy player to sign senior deal with Munster Irish Examiner11:45 5-Mar-26

Ronan Foxe signs two-year senior Munster contract The4211:18 5-Mar-26

Ronan Foxe Signs Two-Year Senior Contract Munster Rugby - Official Site10:36 5-Mar-26

St Munchin's beat Bandon again to reach another Munster Schools Cup final Irish Examiner19:25 4-Mar-26

Christians finish strong to see off Rockwell College and reach Munster Schools Junior Cup final Irish Examiner16:42 4-Mar-26

Seán Edogbo to join older brother Edwin in senior Munster squad RugbyPass14:11 4-Mar-26

Seán Edogbo To Join Brother Edwin In Munster Senior Squad... Irish Rugby - Official Site14:05 4-Mar-26

Ireland Team To Face Wales On Friday Night Munster Rugby - Official Site14:00 4-Mar-26

11th Annual Munster Rugby London Dinner Proves Huge Success Munster Rugby - Official Site14:00 4-Mar-26

Exciting back-row signs two-year senior contract with Munster Rugby Limerick Leader12:27 4-Mar-26

Seán Edogbo signs two-year senior contract with Munster The4212:20 4-Mar-26

Back-row Sean Edogbo signs two-year senior Munster contract Irish Examiner11:57 4-Mar-26

Edogbo signs two-year senior deal with Munster RTE11:49 4-Mar-26

Seán Edogbo Signs Two-Year Senior Contract Munster Rugby - Official Site11:37 4-Mar-26

Andy Farrell coaxing new tune from Ulster players can be inspiration for Munster’s inbetweeners Irish Examiner06:02 4-Mar-26

Introducing The Academy | Emmet Calvey Munster Rugby - Official Site14:54 3-Mar-26

Former Munster Rugby scrum-half signs first professional contract Limerick Leader14:32 3-Mar-26

In the last month

Gallery, Highlights & Reaction | Munster v Zebre Munster Rugby - Official Site15:18 2-Mar-26

Munster's McMillan still learning turbulent ‘balancing act’ of international break Irish Examiner07:25 2-Mar-26

Tom Farrell and Cian Prendergast the big winners on mixed weekend for Irish provinces The Irish Times06:04 2-Mar-26

IRFU Charitable Trust Golf Outings In Limerick & Cork Munster Rugby - Official Site17:06 1-Mar-26

McMillan: Munster need to get prep right for South Africa trip after Zebre win The4213:56 1-Mar-26

Watch: Munster Rugby's Jack O'Donoghue: "We didn't execute well enough to get the bonus point" Limerick Leader13:27 1-Mar-26

Weekend action in All-Ireland League for Limerick Limerick Post12:45 1-Mar-26

Munster tune up Zebre as Welsh side share spoils with Italians RugbyPass21:39 28-Feb-26

Munster made to work hard for victory over Zebre BBC21:25 28-Feb-26

Munster v Zebre Parma: Five takeaways as hosts ‘struggle to click’ but Edwin Edogbo moves on… Planet Rugby21:19 28-Feb-26

McMillan laments Munster's inability to garner bonus point Irish Examiner20:47 28-Feb-26

Munster grind out victory against Zebre to end losing run at home The Irish Times20:34 28-Feb-26

Munster produce strong second-half showing to shake off Zebre The4220:28 28-Feb-26

Late tries put gloss on Munster win over Zebre RTE20:25 28-Feb-26

Munster Rugby leave it late to subdue struggling Zebre in Urc at Thomond Park Limerick Leader20:18 28-Feb-26

Imperfect Munster rally to squeeze past Zebre Parma Irish Examiner19:36 28-Feb-26

URC: Munster v Zebre latest score RTE17:33 28-Feb-26

Munster Rugby seek to avoid unwelcome Thomond Park record as Zebre visit Limerick in Urc Limerick Leader11:29 28-Feb-26

Saturday sport: Connacht, Munster and Ulster in URC action, Leinster's winning run ends BreakingNews.ie11:16 28-Feb-26

More Munster turnover as Beirne sad to see Prendergast go Irish Examiner07:53 28-Feb-26

Clayton McMillan lauds ‘cool, calm and collected’ Tom Wood Irish Examiner06:11 28-Feb-26

Big future for Jack Oliver Glasgow Warriors18:21 27-Feb-26

Glasgow Warriors aiming for 10-in-a-row as Scotland cap returns from injury The Scotsman15:32 27-Feb-26

Ireland Trio Back In Munster Red For Visit Of Zebre Irish Rugby - Official Site13:30 27-Feb-26

Alex Samuel returns for Glasgow Glasgow Warriors13:26 27-Feb-26

Munster look to avoid unwanted record as Zebre visit Thomond Park The Irish Times12:27 27-Feb-26

United Rugby Championship R12: All you need to know RTE10:18 27-Feb-26

'I feel for the fellas that are moving on': 'Bitterly disappointed' CBC boss Lee Irish Examiner07:45 27-Feb-26

Demolition of CBC 'irrelevant' unless Pres back it up in Munster Schools decider Irish Examiner07:45 27-Feb-26

Schools’ final beckons for St Munchin’s Limerick Post07:31 27-Feb-26

Munster need to beat Zebre at home in only competitive fixture until late March Echo Live07:27 27-Feb-26

'Edwin's been able to park it quite quickly - he's just been himself' says McMillan on Edogbo return Irish Examiner01:18 27-Feb-26

Beirne disappointed but 'understands' Prendergast exit RTE18:08 26-Feb-26

Pres show no mercy in Munster Schools Cup semi-final rout of old rivals CBC Irish Examiner18:00 26-Feb-26

McMillan: Prendergast 'not easy to replace' RTE17:20 26-Feb-26

'That sort of experience is not easy to replace': McMillan on departure of Mike Prendergast Irish Examiner17:09 26-Feb-26

Blow for Munster as highly rated coach to depart this summer Irish Mirror16:11 26-Feb-26

Munster welcome back Ireland internationals for URC tie against Zebre The4216:04 26-Feb-26

Mike Prendergast to leave Munster at end of the season The Irish Times14:56 26-Feb-26

Bath Rugby set to appoint Munster and Ireland A coach as new attack guru Somerset Live14:53 26-Feb-26

Much-changed Munster Rugby side to host Zebre at Thomond Park named Limerick Leader14:51 26-Feb-26

Watch: St Munchin's College's Andrew O'Byrne: "Munster Schools Senior Cup final is where we… Limerick Leader14:30 26-Feb-26

Munster Confirm Prendergast's Departure At End Of Season Irish Rugby - Official Site14:24 26-Feb-26

Ticket and Matchday Info | Munster v Zebre Parma Munster Rugby - Official Site14:16 26-Feb-26

Mike Prendergast to depart Munster at the end of the season BreakingNews.ie14:03 26-Feb-26

'Disappointed': Munster issue statement on Mike Prendergast RugbyPass13:31 26-Feb-26

Rugby Transfers: Bath secure British and Irish Lions star as Munster link emerges while Irish… Planet Rugby13:16 26-Feb-26

Munster confirm departure date for senior coach Mike Prendergast The4213:10 26-Feb-26

Mike Prendergast to depart Munster at end of season Irish Examiner12:54 26-Feb-26

Prendergast to leave Munster at the end of the season RTE12:45 26-Feb-26

Breaking: Limerick man Mike Prendergast to depart Munster Rugby coaching role Limerick Leader12:38 26-Feb-26

Mike Prendergast To Depart Munster Rugby At End Of Season Munster Rugby - Official Site12:25 26-Feb-26

Johann van Graan set to pickpocket former club Munster RugbyPass10:38 26-Feb-26

EPCR Announce Key Dates For 2026/27 Munster Rugby - Official Site10:01 26-Feb-26

Sonnes laments lost opportunity but backs young Bandon charges to learn from defeat Irish Examiner07:48 26-Feb-26

Rockwell pip Pres in Junior Cup thriller Irish Examiner18:13 25-Feb-26

S Ask Donal! Munster and Ireland legend on the Six Nations, No. 10 debate and Aviva atmosphere Irish Examiner18:02 25-Feb-26

St Munchin's head coach says team 'where we belong' after booking final berth Irish Examiner18:02 25-Feb-26

All You Need To Know | Munster v Zebre Munster Rugby - Official Site17:36 25-Feb-26

Vacancy | Munster Women’s Pathway Manager Munster Rugby - Official Site16:55 25-Feb-26

St Munchin's march past Bandon in thriller to secure first Munster Schools Senior Cup final spot Irish Examiner15:09 25-Feb-26

St Munchin's storm into Munster Schools Senior Cup final after thrilling semi-final win over… Limerick Leader14:24 25-Feb-26

Press Pass | Munster v Zebre Parma Munster Rugby - Official Site13:32 25-Feb-26

Press Pass | Munster v Zebre Munster Rugby - Official Site13:22 25-Feb-26

#EnergiaAIL Men's Division 1A: Player Rankings – Top Tens Irish Rugby - Official Site09:20 25-Feb-26

S Year after Munster exit, Scott Buckley tearing it up with Ealing Irish Examiner06:09 25-Feb-26

Springbok signing: Star forward joins Irish giants The South African05:57 25-Feb-26

Rugby Transfers: Wallabies hopeful returns as World Cup admission made, England hotshot decides … Planet Rugby15:25 24-Feb-26

Gallery | Munster Training Ahead Of Zebre Clash Munster Rugby - Official Site12:34 24-Feb-26

Return to URC competition for Munster Limerick Post07:35 24-Feb-26

S Munchin's drawing on history and heritage to end long wait for final return Irish Examiner07:06 24-Feb-26

‘Seeing them wear the green jersey is what we want’: Munster’s Six Nations players praised The Irish Times06:07 24-Feb-26

'They have the Cork confidence': Wycherley hails Edogbos joining Munster family tradition Irish Examiner20:46 23-Feb-26

Ben Healy to leave Edinburgh Rugby amid reports of France move Scotland Rugby News20:13 23-Feb-26

Munster Rugby confirm signing of former New Zealand U20 scrum-half Limerick Leader17:33 23-Feb-26

Munster sign former New Zealand U20 scrum-half O'Donovan The4215:31 23-Feb-26

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Latest news on Munster Rugby, providing coverage of URC matches, European Champions Cup campaigns, transfers, and key developments from the defending United Rugby Championship winners.

Munster Rugby, one of Ireland's most storied professional rugby teams, continues to be a powerhouse in both domestic and European competition. Based in Limerick and Cork, with their primary home ground at the iconic 25,600-capacity Thomond Park, the province has achieved remarkable success under head coach Graham Rowntree, including their 2022-23 United Rugby Championship victory that ended a 12-year trophy drought.

The team's 2023-24 campaign has seen mixed fortunes, with their European Champions Cup hopes hanging in the balance after reaching the last 16. Domestic form has been strong, with Munster currently positioned well in the URC standings. The departure of Graham Rowntree as head coach in December 2024 marked a significant change, with Ian Costello stepping in as interim head coach while the province conducts a thorough search for a permanent replacement.

The Red Army, as Munster's passionate supporters are known, continue to provide unmatched atmosphere at both Thomond Park and Musgrave Park. The team's blend of homegrown talent and international stars, including Ireland internationals Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, and Jack Crowley, has maintained Munster's tradition of exciting, competitive rugby that resonates deeply with the local community.

Munster's rich history includes two European Champions Cup victories (2006, 2008) and four league titles, with their most recent triumph coming in the dramatic 2023 URC final victory over the Stormers in Cape Town. The province's legendary status was built on famous victories against touring international sides, including their historic 12-0 win over New Zealand in 1978.

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