Jack O'Donoghue and Oli Jager add to Munster injury problems
Munster's injury problems continue to grow as Jack O'Donohgue and Oli Jager were forced puff with injuries in their 22-9 loss to Connacht at the Sportsground.
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JJ Hanrahan boots Connacht to victory over Munster
JJ Hanrahan’s right boot ensured Connacht ended a run of five defeats in all competitions as injury-ravaged Munster went down 22-9 at the Sportsground.
Hanrahan kicks Connacht to victory over Munster
JJ Hanrahan's right boot ensured Connacht ended a run of five defeats in all competitions as injury-ravaged Munster went down 22-9 at the Sportsground.
Tony Butler starts at 10 for Munster in Interpro v Connacht
Tony Butler will start at out-half for Munster in their New Year's Day Interpro against Connacht at the Sportsground.
Harry Byrne boots Leinster to attritional victory over Munster
Harry Byrne kicked Leinster to a 9-3 festive derby win over Munster at a wet and windy Thomond Park as they returned to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Munster and Leinster name teams for Stephen's Day showdown
Simon Zebo, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager will all start for Munster in the URC Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen's Day (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2/Player). There are four personnel changes altogether and one positional switch to the side beaten 32-24 by Exeter Chiefs last week. Tighthead prop Jager makes his first start for Munster on his third appearance for the province and Dave Kilcoyne joins Jager in the front row on his first start of the campaign. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side and packs down with Kilcoyne and Jager in the front row. Simon Zebo comes into the side at full-back for his second appearance of the season with Shane Daly moving to the left wing. Calvin Nash keeps his place on the right wing with the centre and half-back partnerships unchanged. Scrum-half Craig Casey and out-half Jack Crowley start together once again with Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch in midfield.
Champions Cup teams: Peter O'Mahony misses out again, while Jack Carty set for Connacht milestone
Munster will be without Peter O'Mahony once again for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 meeting with Exeter at Sandy Park.
Munster hopeful of Peter O'Mahony return for Exeter
Peter O'Mahony is one of seven players Munster could have back in contention for this Sunday's crucial Investec Champions Cup trip to the Exeter Chiefs.