Munster book Champions Cup last-eight spot after dramatic win over La Rochelle
Munster moved into the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals after beating Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle 25-24 in dramatic fashion at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
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Alex Nankivell makes welcome return for Munster for visit of Edinburgh
Munster have been boosted by the return of Alex Nankivell from injury as they look to pick up their third BKT United Rugby Championship win in a row tomorrow night.
Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland excited by 'chunky and athletic' Diarmuid Mangan
When Simon Easterby confirmed his Ireland squad for this week's Guinness Six Nations training week, the additions of Gavin Coombes, John Hodnett, Nick Timoney, Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale were all pretty obvious selections.
Ian Costello backing Gavin Coombes and Munster's Ireland 'A' contingent to impress
Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A’ contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week.
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher in fitness battles for Wales Six Nations clash
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher are injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales, while Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu are definitely out.
Hamstring problem rules Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s game with Wales
Ireland second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of their Guinness Six Nations trip to Wales and skipper Caelan Doris is a major doubt for the Cardiff clash.
Munster maintain winning run against Welsh opponents with Scarlets victory
Munster made it 10 successive wins against Welsh opposition as player-of-the-match Gavin Coombes shone in a 29-8 victory over Scarlets at Thomond Park.
'Outstanding' Munster second half pleases Ian Costello
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello says his side got what they deserved after they shook off a "rusty" first half to record a dominant win at home to the Scarlets.