Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Gavin Coombes

Munster heading to South Africa as province will lament Joey Carbery’s missed conversions after loss to Toulouse

From a long way out, it was clear that Munster would be going on the road in the knockout stages regardless of what happened here and this performance indicated they’ll take some beating when they travel to South Africa.

Irish Independent

Munster star Gavin Coombes compared to CJ Stander as he earns Ireland recall

The back row from Skibbereen has turned it on since his November disappointment and has scored six tries in his last eight games for the Reds

Irish Mirror

No harm if Ireland lose before France 2023, says Rob Kearney - as he backs them for the Grand Slam

The former full-back also backs Ross Byrne to seize the opportunity given to him in Andy Farrell's Six Nations squad

Irish Mirror

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Andy Farrell's Six Nations squad announcement: the winners and losers

Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad and there are a number of winners and losers.

Irish Mirror

Andy Farrell makes shock Six Nations call as Joey Carbery is dropped from Ireland squad

Munster out-half Joey Carbery has been axed from Ireland’s Six Nations squad in favour of Leinster’s in-form ten Ross Byrne.

Irish Independent

As it happened: Munster claim vital Champions Cup over Northampton

Munster's Gavin Coombes (centre) is tackled by Northampton Saints' Courtney Lawes during the Heineken Champions Cup match at Thomond Park in Limerick, Ireland. Picture date: Saturday January 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU Munster. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use…

Irish Independent

Conor Murray dropped from matchday squad as Munster name team for Northampton clash

Conor Murray’s World Cup hopes have been dealt a major blow as, in an eerie echo of his own dramatic World Cup breakthrough in 2011, he has been dumped from Munster’s European squad to face Northampton.

Irish Independent

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Conor Murray omitted from Munster's Champions Cup clash against Northampton

With Six Nations squad selection looming, the veteran scrum-half has lost out to Craig Casey and Paddy Patterson for the Thomond Park clash

Irish Mirror

Ben Healy starts: he may be leaving but the out-half remains an integral part of Munster’s current season

Ben Healy may be leaving Munster at the end of the season but remains integral to the side’s twin tilt for title honours after being named to start at ten for tomorrow’s URC clash in Cork at Musgrave Park with Lions (Friday, January 6, 7.35pm).

Irish Independent

‘To dig in like that is massive for us going forward’ – Graham Rowntree hails his Munster players for grinding out vital victory

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree hailed the character that his side showed in getting their Heineken Champions Cup campaign back on track with a vital win over Northampton at Franklin's Gardens.

Irish Independent

Munster reignite Champions Cup campaign with battling win at Northampton

No sign of the man in the red suit a week out from the big day, but nevertheless, Christmas came early for Munster at Franklin's Gardens, as a hard-fought victory over Northampton reignited their Heineken Champions Cup campaign.

Irish Independent

Improving Munster get timely reminder of the level required

Thomond Park wasn’t built on moral victories and there was a time when Munster would have emerged from the fog with a famous win here.

Irish Independent

Keith Earls returns for Munster as Graham Rowntree leaves Malakai Fekitoa out to face Toulouse

Keith Earls will make his first Munster appearance since their season opener when he returns from injury off the bench against Toulouse on Sunday.

Irish Independent

Munster produce barnstorming fightback to claim impressive bonus point win in Edinburgh

Munster are back in business after scoring an impressive bonus point victory over Edinburgh on their first visit to the Dam Health Stadium.

Irish Independent

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Irish Mirror

John Ryan set for 200th cap as Munster name team for URC clash with Edinburgh

Joey Carbery keeps the number 10 shirt, while five changes are made in total.

Irish Independent

Simon Zebo returns as Munster look to generate European momentum away to strong Edinburgh outfit

The return of Simon Zebo is one of five changes to the Munster team as Graham Rowntree looks to claim a big away scalp in the United Rugby Championship before his focus turns to Europe and the visit of Toulouse on Sunday week.

Irish Independent

Munster and Connacht call on big guns for crucial derby clash

Munster and Connacht have recalled their Ireland internationals for tomorrow’s crucial URC derby clash at Thomond Park.

Irish Independent

Ireland forgot to do the basics against Fiji – here are the changes that need to be made for Oz Test

We won – and that’s about the only positive thing about Ireland’s Aviva Stadium victory over Fiji on Saturday.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Irish Mirror

Munster team to play South Africa A: Jack O'Donoghue to captain Reds as side named for Páirc Uí Chaoimh clash

Only Niall and Rory Scannell remain in the squad from the last meeting with a touring side, the Maori All Blacks, six years ago

Irish Independent

Team news: Munster go with mix of youth and experience for South Africa 'A' showdown in Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Gavin Coombes is one of six Ireland internationals named in the Munster team to take on South Africa 'A' in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Thursday night.

Irish Independent

Andy Farrell to make changes for Fiji visit from a position of strength as Joey Carbery gets sense of déjà vu

Andy Farrell only has to go back five years to give an example of why Fiji should not be taken lightly.

Irish Mirror

'Who is serious about wanting to be in the room?' Andy Farrell explains Ireland A selections

The Ireland boss is be looking for big performances from his fringe players at the RDS Arena on Friday night

Irish Independent

Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan set for Springbok inclusion as Andy Farrell names ‘A’ side for All Blacks XV clash

Andy Farrell has showed some of his hand for this weekend, unveiling an Ireland ‘A’ side that contains major pointers as to how he’ll select his team to face South Africa on Saturday.

Irish Mirror

Leinster 27 Munster 13: Blues secure late bonus point but promising signs from Reds' young guns

A crowd of 45,436 at The Aviva were treated to a closer than expected installment of this age-old rivalry

Irish Independent

Graham Rowntree must bring something different to really rattle Leinster and give next generation time to shine

We need to see something different from Munster.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.