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Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Leicester In Cork
The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Friday’s pre-season clash against Leicester Tigers at Virgin Media Park (7.15pm). Buy tickets here. It will be the province’s final warm-up ahead of the URC season-opener against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park on Saturday week at 5.30pm. Buy tickets here. Munster A will also be in action this weekend and face Connacht Eagles on the Thomond Park back pitch on Friday at 1pm.
Munster Rugby Awards 2026
The 2025/26 Munster Rugby awards took place at the Strand Hotel in Limerick with Alex Nankivell and Caitríona Finn scooping the top individual awards. Mick Galwey was deservedly inducted into the Hall of Fame having contributed so much to Munster Rugby since making his debut 39 years ago. See the full list of winners below. Hall of Fame – Mick Galwey Mick Galwey has made an extraordinary contribution to Irish rugby since making his debut for Munster 39 years ago in 1987.
Gallery & Highlights | Munster Win Interprovincial Title
A 14-5 victory over Leinster in Saturday’s Vodafone Interprovincial Championship decider saw Munster deservedly retain the title for 2026. Having comprehensively beaten Leinster, Ulster and Connacht in the round robin, Munster finished top of the table and had to dig deep to see off Leinster in a gripping final to secure a record 17th title. Read the match report here.
Highlights & Gallery | La Rochelle v Munster
Munster kicked off their pre-season fixtures in La Rochelle on Friday night with the hosts running out 47-26 winners on a warm night in west France. The Munster tries were scored by Gavin Coombes, Lee Barron and Brian Gleeson with a rolling maul also earning a penalty try.
Report | Excellent Munster Clinch 17th Interpro Title After Buttimer Double
Munster have retained the 2026 Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial title after a double from Player of the Match Beth Buttimer clinched a 14-5 win over Leinster in a nail-biting final in Galway. The game was on a knife-edge for the majority but Munster never trailed and tries from hooker Buttimer in the 20th and 69th minutes proved the difference.
Pre-Season Team News | Munster Side To Face La Rochelle
Munster Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named a 33-man squad for the province’s pre-season opener against La Rochelle on Friday (6.30pm Irish time). Two teams have been named – one for each half – to provide game-time to as many players as possible. Read our squad update ahead of the match here. It will be Munster’s first run-out with the URC season getting underway in four weeks at Thomond Park as Glasgow Warriors visit Limerick on Saturday, September 28 (5.30pm).
Squad Update | Pre-Season 2026/27
The Munster men’s squad are in France for week five of their pre-season training programme and will face La Rochelle on Friday (6.30pm Irish time). It will be Munster’s first run-out with the URC season getting underway in four weeks with a home game against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park on Saturday, September 28 (5.30pm). Buy tickets here. Munster’s only home pre-season game against Leicester Tigers at Virgin Media Park is three weeks away with a 7.15pm start on Friday, September 18.
New adidas Munster Rugby Alternate Jersey Unveiled
The new adidas Munster Rugby Alternate jersey has been unveiled and it will be available exclusively from Life Style Sports tomorrow in-store and online from 9am. You can shop the new Munster Rugby range from Life Style Sports here. The jersey design takes inspiration from flowers found across the province of Munster, brought together in an abstract floral print on a sandy pink base with a henley collar.
New adidas Munster Rugby European Jersey On Sale Today
The new adidas Munster Rugby European jersey has been revealed and it will be available exclusively from Life Style Sports from today in-store and online from 9am. You can purchase the new European jersey from Life Style Sports here. The jersey features a vibrant red base, henley collar and a graphic inspired by the iconic architecture of Thomond Park. A scripted version of the club motto ‘To the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible’ features on the front of the jersey.
Open Training Session In Ballina Killaloe RFC This Friday
The Munster Rugby men’s team will have their third open training session of pre-season this Friday, August 21, at Ballina Killaloe RFC from 11am until 1pm. Training will take place at Clarisford Park (Eircode: V94 DWP7). Throughout the 2026/27 season, the Munster Rugby men’s team will take part in open training sessions in each county in the province. Over the past fortnight, the team have trained at Thurles RFC and Newcastle West RFC.
New Recruits Join Munster Rugby Academy
Munster Rugby’s eight new Academy recruits have all joined the squad at the HPC ahead of the 2026/27 season. Christian Foley joined the squad on day one of pre-season with Christopher Barrett, Rob Carney, Jamie Conway, Joe Finn, Christian Foley, Alex Lautsou, James O’Leary and Charlie O’Shea all linking up with the team having featured for the Ireland U20s at the Junior World Championship in Georgia.
Highlights, Gallery & Reaction | Munster v Ulster
Round Two of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship saw Munster secure a second bonus point win to secure a place in the final as they defeated Ulster at Virgin Media Park. Matt Brown’s side will now face Connacht in Galway this Saturday (K.O. 4.15pm). Read the match report here. Scroll down the page to catch all of the highlights from the game as well as a selection of pictures and an interview with Player Of The Match Clodagh O’Halloran.
Gallery | Munster Rugby Men’s Training At Newcastle West RFC
The Munster men’s team received a fantastic welcome once again on Friday for their second open training session of pre-season at Newcastle West RFC. Following the great success of the visit to Thurles RFC, the squad enjoyed a thoroughly enjoyable day in Newcastle West meeting supporters following their final training session of pre-season week three. The team will be at Ballina-Killaloe RFC on Friday for the next open training session with timings to be confirmed shortly.
Tickets On Sale | First Five Home Games Of The Season
Tickets are now on general sale sale for Munster Rugby’s eagerly-anticipated Investec Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 17 (8pm). It will be Munster’s second competitive game at the venue following last season’s Champions Cup clash against Gloucester and the sell-out successes in recent seasons versus South Africa XV and the Crusaders. To date, the province have won all three games staged at the venue.
Open Training Session In Newcastle West On Friday
The Munster Rugby men’s team will have their second open training session of pre-season this Friday, August 14, at Newcastle West RFC from 11.30am until 1.30pm. Throughout the 2026/27 season, the Munster Rugby men’s team will take part in open training sessions in each county in the province. Last Friday, the team trained at Thurles RFC and the squad will be in Ballina-Killaloe RFC on August 21 (time TBC). See the best pics from the day here.
Ticket Update | Munster v Racing 92 At Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The deadline for MRSC members to select their seat for October’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Racing 92 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is 4pm on Tuesday, August 11. The eagerly-anticapated European opener takes place on Saturday, October 17, at 8pm. It will be Munster’s second competitive game at the venue following last season’s Champions Cup clash against Gloucester and the sell-out successes in recent seasons versus South Africa XV and the Crusaders.
Ticket Update | Racing 92 At Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Munster’s opening Investec Champions Cup Pool game against French giants Racing 92 will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 17, at 8pm. The details are now confirmed following approval from GAA Central Council. It will be Munster’s second competitive game at the venue following last season’s Champions Cup clash against Gloucester and the sell-out successes in recent seasons versus South Africa XV and the Crusaders.
Squad Update | Pre-Season Begins At HPC
The Munster squad started their pre-season training programme last week ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. New signings Jack Aungier, Kieran Brookes, Will Harrison and Marnus van der Merwe have all joined their new team-mates at the HPC with Forwards Coach Jimmy Duffy and Assistant Coach Jared Payne completing the coaching team. Academy graduates Max Clein, Seán Edogbo, Ronan Foxe, Ben O’Connor and Ben O’Donovan have also started their first pre-season as members of the senior squad.
Conor Bartley To Depart Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby can confirm that Conor Bartley will depart the province this summer. Our thanks to Conor for his contribution to Munster Rugby and we wish him all the best for the future. The tighthead prop joined the province in November 2024 and earned his first Munster cap against Scarlets in September 2025. Bartley’s Champions Cup debut was against Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in December and he made six appearances over the 2025/26 campaign.
Ben O’Donovan Signs First Senior Contract
Munster Rugby are pleased to announce the promotion of Academy scrum-half Ben O’Donovan to the senior squad ahead of next season. O’Donovan has extended until 2028 having initially joined the Munster Rugby Academy in February on an 18-month deal. The 21-year-old is Irish-qualified and joined the Munster Rugby Academy from Canterbury having previously represented the New Zealand U20s in 2024. O’Donovan was born in Dublin and was brought up in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Six Munster Players In Ireland U20s Squad To Face USA
Head Coach Andrew Browne has named the Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Tuesday’s final Pool game of the World Rugby Junior World Championship against USA (Kick-off 1pm local time/10am Irish time). Six Munster Rugby Academy players are included with Rob Carney, Charlie O’Shea and Christopher Barrett all starting in the backline. Joe Finn and Alex Lautsou are named in the pack with Jamie Conway among the replacements.
Tickets On Sale For Ireland v Japan At Virgin Media Park
The Ireland Women’s team will take on Japan in a Test match at Munster’s Virgin Media Park on Saturday, October 3rd. Match tickets are now available here. Early bird Adult tickets are now available for just €17 while junior tickets are available from just €6 each. Ireland Women will kick off the inaugural WXV Global Series with a busy Autumn schedule, as Scott Bemand’s side return to action on home soil against USA and Japan before taking on South Africa in Cape Town.
Will Harrison To Join Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of utility back Will Harrison from Japanese side Kinetsu Liners on a one-year deal. Harrison is a left-footed playmaker who is capable of playing at out-half, full-back and centre. A former Australian Schoolboys captain, Harrison became the youngest-ever player to debut for the NSW Waratahs at out-half against the Crusaders in 2020 and quickly earned a call-up to the Wallabies squad.
Oli Jager To Retire On Medical Grounds
Oli Jager has today confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds. Announcing the news, Oli said: “It is with a very heavy heart that I share that I have been advised to medically retire from rugby. “Playing professional rugby for the last 10 years has been nothing short of a privilege. “I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of my journey — my coaches, teammates, medical and rugby staff, supporters, friends, and family.
Eight Players Joining Munster Rugby Academy
Munster Rugby can confirm eight promising young players have joined the Academy ahead of the 2026/27 season. The new Academy recruits are Christopher Barrett, Rob Carney, Jamie Conway, Joe Finn, Christian Foley, Alex Lautsou, James O’Leary and Charlie O’Shea. All eight players have come through the Munster system, lined out for the province at underage level and they have all been called up for the Ireland U20s this season.
Seven Departures Confirmed - Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby can confirm that senior players Tony Butler, Fionn Gibbons, Paddy Patterson and Andrew Smith will depart the province this summer. We can also confirm that Academy props George Hadden and Darragh McSweeney, and out-half Dylan Hicks have completed their time at the province. A big thanks to Tony, Fionn, Paddy, Andrew, George, Darragh and Dylan for their contributions to Munster Rugby and we wish them all the best for the future.
Video | Clayton McMillan Interview
Hear from Munster Head Coach Clayton McMillan as he spoke about his first year at the province and looks ahead to the 2026/27 season. Munster will face La Rochelle and Leicester Tigers in pre-season before the URC campaign kicks-off with home games against Glasgow Warriors and Vodacom Bulls at Thomond Park. See Munster’s full list of URC fixtures here. The Pool draw for next season’s Champions Cup takes place on Wednesday, July 1, from 12.30pm.
Ireland Squad Named For Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the upcoming Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series. Ireland will kick off the inaugural Nations Championship against Australia, Japan and New Zealand in July, with Farrell selecting a 36-player squad to travel to Sydney on Monday. Caelan Doris will captain the Ireland squad, which includes the uncapped Connacht trio of Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen.
Munster To Face La Rochelle In Pre-Season
Munster Rugby will face La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre in the team’s first pre-season fixture ahead of the 2026/27 season on Friday, August 28 (7.30pm). It is one of two games that Clayton McMillian’s side will play ahead of the new campaign with Leicester Tigers visiting Virgin Media Park on Friday, September 18 (7.15pm). Family packs of four tickets are available from just €40 here.
MRSC Season Memberships On General Sale
Here is everything you need to know. Season Membership Options There are six Season Membership options available: 11 Game Season Membership A ticket for every Munster Rugby home fixture (excluding knockouts) across Thomond Park, Virgin Media Park and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 9 Game Season Membership A ticket for all Thomond Park fixtures plus the EPCR fixture at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (excluding knockouts).
Munster To Face Leicester Tigers At Virgin Media Park
Munster Rugby will face Leicester Tigers at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday, September 18, at 7.15pm in a pre-season clash ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Match tickets are available here with a Family Pack of four tickets available from just €40. The game will see Leicester visit Cork for the first time since August 2010 when they beat Munster 17-13.
8 Munster Players In Ireland U20s Squad For World Championships
Head Coach Andrew Browne has today named the Ireland Men’s U20s Squad, sponsored by PwC, for the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia. Ireland have been drawn in Pool C alongside Argentina, England and USA for this summer’s tournament and will play all their Pool matches at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi.
Jared Payne Completes Coaching Team & Mossy Lawler Signs New Deal
Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm the appointment of Jared Payne as Assistant Coach on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm that Mossy Lawler has signed an extension to his contract that will keep him at Munster until 2028 as Assistant Coach. Munster’s attack and backline coaching responsibilities will be shared by Payne and Lawler. The new appointment completes the Munster Rugby coaching team for next season following last week’s announcement of Jimmy Duffy as Forwards Coach.
13 Concerts At Thomond Park & Virgin Media Park This Summer
MCD Productions will be hosting 13 live shows at Thomond Park and Virgin Media Park this summer. Lewis Capaldi, Florence + The Machine, Michael Bublé, Kings of Leon, Shania Twain and Pitbull will be performing six headline concerts at Thomond Park in June and July. The six acts who will perform at Virgin Media Park in June are Kingfishr (two nights), Kodaline, CMAT, Alanis Morissette, The Lumineers and Amble.
Michael Foy Moving Up To Senior Squad In 2027
Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm that Michael Foy has signed a new contract that will see him continue as an Academy player next season before moving up to the senior squad for the 2027/28 campaign. An exciting young prospect, Foy was a standout performer for the Ireland U20s in 2025 and was an ever-present in the 6 Nations before playing three games in that year’s World Championship.
Highlights, Gallery & Reaction | Vodacom Bulls v Munster
Munster bowed out of the URC at the quarter-final stage on Saturday afternoon away to Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. After a fifth-placed finish in the URC regular season, Munster travelled to South Africa for the knock-out stages. See the best pics, match highlights and watch the post-match press conference with Head Coach Clayton McMillan and captain Craig Casey below.
All You Need To Know | Vodacom Bulls v Munster
Munster take on Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday in the URC quarter-finals. Both sides have qualified for the URC knock-outs in the five seasons since the four South African clubs joined the competition. The winners of the game will face the winners of Glasgow Warriors v Connacht in the semi-final next week. Loftus Versfeld Saturday, May 30, 12pm Irish time/1pm local Squad Update Training Gallery Click here for the full team announcement.
Vacancy | Assistant Performance Analyst
Munster Rugby are currently inviting applications for the role of Assistant Performance Analyst. The postholder will assist the Lead Performance Analyst in providing a world class performance analysis department to Munster Rugby. For a full job description, click here. Apply here. Please include a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and why you would be suited to the role together with an up-to-date CV. The closing date for applications is strictly COB Wednesday 10th June.
Squad Update | Quarter-Final Preparations Continue
The Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC today ahead of Saturday’s URC quarter-final against Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria (1pm local/12pm Irish time). The travelling group will depart for South Africa tomorrow and will arrive in Pretoria on Wednesday afternoon. On the injury front, there is good news for Fineen Wycherley and Alex Nankivell as they have both returned to training after withdrawing from the matchday squad to face Lions. Jack Crowley (leg) is unavailable for selection.
MRSC Season Memberships On General Sale
Here is everything you need to know. Season Membership Options There are six Season Membership options available for renewal this season: 11 Game Season Membership A ticket for every Munster Rugby home fixture (excluding knockouts) across Thomond Park, Virgin Media Park and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 9 Game Season Membership A ticket for all Thomond Park fixtures plus the EPCR fixture at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (excluding knockouts).
Introducing The Academy | Tom Wood Interview
Hear from promising 20-year-old Garryowen out-half Tom Wood, who joined the Academy in 2025 after coming up through the ranks at Ballina-Killaloe RFC and St Munchin’s College. He has played with the Ireland U20s over the past two seasons and helped the team to the Triple Crown in 2026. Wood made his Munster debut at the age of just 19 against Glasgow Warriors in January 2026. His brother, Gordon, is also an Academy member and his father is former Ireland international Keith Wood.
Highlights, Gallery & Reaction | Munster v Lions
Watch the best moments from Munster’s must-win URC Round 18 clash against Lions at Thomond Park on Saturday night. Evan O’Connell, Craig Casey and Tom Ahern were the Munster try-scorers with JJ Hanrahan kicking all three conversions and a penalty. Munster will face Bulls in the URC quarter-finals at Loftus Versfeld on Saatuday, May 30 (1pm local/12pm Irish). Hear from Brian Gleeson following the game.
Press Pass | Munster v Lions
Hear from Head Coach Clayton McMillan and Jack O’Donoghue ahead of Saturday’s crucial URC clash against Lions at Thomond Park. The game kicks off at 7.45pm with tickets available here. Press Pass | Munster v Lions VIDEO
Ticket & Matchday Info | Munster v Lions
We look forward to welcoming you to Thomond Park Stadium on Saturday, May 16th for Munster Rugby V Lions in the BKT United Rugby Championship. TICKETS Tickets are available to purchase here. Adult tickets are priced from €22.50 with Juniors from €11 & Family Packs (2 adults & 2 Juniors) available from €50. The Ticket Office in the East Stand of Thomond Park will be open for queries on matchday from 5:15pm. The cabin at the Fanzone will also open at 5:15pm.
All You Need To Know | Munster v Lions
Munster take on Lions from South Africa in the crucial final game of the URC regular season on Saturday night. The games kicks off at 7.45pm with tickets available here. Munster are sixth in the table ahead of the weekend’s action with fifth-placed Lions two points ahead of Munster in the table. Munster and Lions are among five sides vying for the final four places in the URC play-offs. The winners of Saturday night’s game will book a place in the play-offs.
Disciplinary Decision: Diarmuid Barron
A Disciplinary Hearing has occurred related to the Red Card received by Munster player Diarmuid Barron (No 2) during his team’s Round 17 United Rugby Championship fixture with Connacht on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The Player was shown a yellow card by referee Peter Martin (IRFU) in the 17th minute of the match that was subsequently upgraded to a 20-minute Red Card after review. The Player accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but that his actions did not merit a Red Card.
Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Lions At Thomond
The Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC Round 18 clash against Lions at Thomond Park. The game kicks off at 7.45pm with tickets available here. On the injury front following the game against Connacht on Saturday, Fineen Wycherley made a successful return from a knee injury in Galway. Jack Crowley, Shane Daly and Edwin Edogbo will all increase training load this week and a decision on their availability will be made later in the week.
Mark Donnelly Signs New Contract
Munster Rugby are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Mark Donnelly that keeps him at the province until at least 2028. The prop has made 15 senior appearances to date and also lined out for Ealing Trailfinders in the English Championship on loan earlier this season. Now playing his AIL rugby with Cork Constitution, he has made 26 appearances for his club in the past three seasons having played 23 games with Garryowen over the previous three years.
Diarmuid Kilgallen Signs New Munster Contract
Munster Rugby are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Diarmuid Kilgallen that keeps the winger at the province until at least 2028. The 25-year-old has scored six tries in 15 Munster appearances since making his debut against the All Blacks XV in November 2024.
All You Need To Know | Connacht v Munster
Munster travel to Galway for an Interpro derby against Connacht in Round 17 of the URC on Saturday night. Munster are fifth in the table ahead of the weekend’s action with two rounds remaining. Connacht are ninth, three points outisde the play-off places. See the full table here. Find out all you need to know ahead of the game below. Dexcom Stadium, Galway Saturday, May 9, 7.45pm Squad Update Training Gallery Click here for the full team announcement.
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