Noel McNamara staying in France after signing new Bordeaux-Begles deal
Noel McNamara is the latest name to drop out of the running for Munster's vacant head coach position, after signing a contract extension with French side Bordeaux-Begles.
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Diarmuid Barron: All Blacks XV occasion can drive Munster on this season
Diarmuid Barron believes Munster can use their uplifting performance against an All Blacks XV as a kickstart to their season, as they look to get back on track following the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.
Interim coach Ian Costello takes pride in Munster fight after defeat to All Blacks XV
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello says his team can hold their heads high after falling narrowly short of a famous win against an All Blacks XV at Thomond Park.
Saturday sport: Shelbourne homecoming at Tolka Park after League of Ireland title win
The homecoming celebrations are beginning in earnest at Tolka Park this afternoon as Shelbourne return with the League of Ireland Premier Division title.
Peter O'Mahony returns for Munster to start v All Blacks XV
Peter O'Mahony will return from a hamstring injury for Munster’s sold-out clash with an All Blacks XV at Thomond Park on Saturday, with Diarmuid Barron captaining the province in their first game since the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.
'We've given it no thought' - Munster 'hit pause' on head coach recruitment process
Munster's interim head coach Ian Costello says the province are yet to start the process of recruiting a replacement for Graham Rowntree, who left his role as head coach on Tuesday.