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Munster aim to capitalise on Benetton’s off-field scandal

Benetton’s preparations for what is a crucial URC clash with Munster this afternoon (2.30) have been hampered by their disgraced prop Ivan Nemer, who has been suspended until at the end of the season.

Irish Independent

Joey Carbery gets chance to impress in Munster’s Italian job

Joey Carbery will continue his quest to force his way back into the Ireland squad, as he starts for Munster in tomorrow’s URC clash away to Benetton (2.30).

Irish Independent

Building a better future? Munster must be sharper in recruiting to build on progress and deliver silverware

Munster returned from Toulouse with regrets about how they lost the game and a dreadfully difficult draw in the round of 16 that presents a travel headache at a pivotal point of their season.

Irish Independent

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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

Joey Carbery handed Munster vote of confidence for tough Toulouse trip

The Reds will be looking for something from their clash with the French giants having secured back to back wins over Northampton Saints

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

Malakai Fekitoa gets rare chance to impress for Munster as Jacob Stockdale returns for Ulster

MALAKAI FEKITOA has returned to the Munster team for the first time since November as Graham Rowntree shuffles his pack for the New Year's Day trip to Belfast to face Ulster (5.15).

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‘I think he'll be a big player for us’ – Denis Leamy backs Malakai Fekitoa to rediscover form at Munster

Munster defence coach Denis Leamy has backed Malakai Fekitoa to rediscover his best form and be a key player for his side going forward.

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

Malakai Fekitoa: ‘It’s been tough but I believe I’m getting there’

Malakai Fekitoa is 16,144km from home and yet every day he’s having an impact on the Pacific islands of Ha’apai where he grew up.

Irish Independent

From France to Bristol to Munster – the rise of Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch

Antoine Frisch is not a name many Munster supporters would have been familiar with when he joined during the summer.

Irish Independent

Ulster cling on for narrow victory in tense Munster climax

Dan McFarland’s men stand firm to record first win at Thomond Park since 2014

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Munster’s Edwin Edogbo gets first start as Peter O’Mahony cleared to face Bulls at Thomond Park

GRAHAM ROWNTREE has named what looks like his strongest team of the season to date as the Bulls come to Thomond Park (Saturday, 7.35) intent one extending the home side’s miserable start to the BKT United Rugby Championship campaign.

Irish Independent

Inaccuracies with ball in hand, sloppy breakdown and rusty display: Extent of Munster rebuild is laid bare

There were glimpses, albeit very brief, of Munster looking to move in a new direction.

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The 'outstanding' prospect nicknamed 'Skinny Bill Williams' who just started the season with a bang

Max Llewellyn had a game to remember against Munster at the Arms Park on Saturday

Irish Independent

Graham Rowntree puts his faith in Keynan Knox as new Munster era gets going

The eye is immediately drawn to the shiny diamond in the midfield.

Wales Online

Cardiff v Munster team news as Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau make debuts and All Black makes starts for the visitors

The pair haven't played since Wales' summer tour ended but Dai Young has wasted no time in throwing them in

Irish Independent

Exiles condemn slow-starting Munster to back-to-back defeats

Graham Rowntree will go into his first league campaign in charge of Munster on the back of two home defeats after Declan Kidney’s London Irish were good value for their win at Musgrave Park.

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New signing Antoine Frisch set for Munster debut against Exiles

New Munster midfielder Antoine Frisch is in line for his first appearance off the bench, alongside fellow recent arrivals centre Malakai Fekitoa and hooker Chris Moore, for this evening’s pre-season friendly against London Irish at Musgrave Park (7.30).

Irish Independent

Malakai Fekitoa and Chris Moore set for Munster debuts in friendly against Gloucester

New signings Malakai Fekitoa and Chris Moore look set to make their first appearances for Munster after being named among the replacements for tonight’s pre-season clash against Gloucester at Musgrave Park.

Wales Online

Welsh rugby favourite one game away from reaching the World Cup after moving thousands of miles away

It has been a rapid rise, having arrived in Hong Kong less than a year ago to take over a club side

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut

Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday

AFP

Ex-Wallaby Folau to make Tonga debut against wary Fiji

Suva (Fiji) (AFP) - Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau declared Thursday it was "awesome" to be ending a four-year Test rugby exile by making his debut for Tonga against Fiji at Saturday.

AFP

Folau, ex-All Blacks hailed as Pacific rugby star power returns

Wellington (AFP) - Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau's Pacific Nations Cup debut at the weekend, along with four former All Blacks, will provide a gilt-edged opportunity to raise the profile of the game in the region, the players' association chief told AFP on Wednesday.

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears superstar Charles Piutau to return to international rugby

The former All Black full-back has been named in Tonga's squad for this summer's internationals

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