MUNSTER
Sharks fall to comprehensive defeat in URC opener at Munster
Late tries from Andrew Conway and Ethan Coughlan earned Munster a 34-21 bonus-point win over the Sharks in their URC opener at Thomond Park.
Francois Venter to lead Sharks against Munster in URC opener
The United Rugby Championship leaps into action this weekend with the Sharks in round one action against Irish side Munster at their home ground Thomond Park on Saturday.
Ireland great Keith Earls going out on his own terms as he announces retirement
Keith Earls has announced his retirement from rugby following a 16-year professional career with Munster and Ireland.
Ireland reveal why Jean Kleyn was overlooked for Rugby World Cup squad
Forwards coach Paul O'Connell feels the locks Ireland have selected are 'big' enough to justify the exclusion of Munster star Jean Kleyn.
John Dobson blames game model for URC final loss
Stormers head coach John Dobson admitted he may have needed to adjust his game plan to accommodate for the difficult conditions underfoot in the URC final.
Munster coach hails "best day ever" after URC win
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree hailed Saturday's URC final win over the Stormers as the pinnacle of his coaching career.
