Munster lock and World Cup winning South Africa international RG Snyman has been dealt another blow on his recovery from a long-term knee injury as he is set to go under the knife again.

Munster have confirmed the signing of scrumhalf Rowan Osborne ahead of the 2021/22 season from rivals Leinster.

Ireland international Simon Zebo will make a return back to Munster ahead of the 2021/22 season after signing a one-year contract with the club.

Leinster have confirmed that scrum-half Nick McCarthy will rejoin the club ahead of the 2021/22 season.

It is 10 years since Munster last won the Guinness PRO14 title - and their former player Alan Quinlan believes it is pivotal that they lift the trophy this weekend.

Munster have capped off the league stage in the ongoing Pro14 season with a 31-17 win over Benetton Treviso at Thomond Park on Friday.

Ireland and Munster back-row CJ Stander has confirmed that he will retire from all forms of rugby in summer this year.

Munster scored three first half tries as they outplayed Scarlets with a 28-10 victory in the latest round of Pro14 at Thomond Park.

Ireland and Munster wing has committed his immediate future with the Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a one-year contract extension.

Munster have claimed a place in the Pro14 final as they edged out Connacht 20-17 in the latest round at Thomond Park on Friday.

Ireland international Peter O'Mahony becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a new two-year deal.

Munster lock Billy Holland has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing 2020/21 season.

Munster scored two second half tries as they defeated Cardiff Blues 20-11 in their Pro14 clash at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday.

Replacement JJ Hanrahan scored the decisive drop goal in the added minutes as Munster edged out Benetton Treviso 18-16 in their Pro14 clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen described the win over Munster in the recently concluded Pro14 encounter as satisfying.

Jordan Larmour's try in the 69th minute proved decisive as Leinster came from behind to beat Munster 13-10 in a closely fought Pro14 encounter at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Munster managed to hold off Irish rivals Connacht in a closely fought Pro14 encounter as they registered a 16-10 win at The Sportsground on Saturday.

Leinster have confirmed that two players from the senior squad have been tested positive for Covid-19.

The ninth round Pro14 derby game between Munster and Leinster has been postponed.

Munster will lose the services of Academy fly-half Ben Healy for their upcoming Heineken Champions Cup game against Clermont following an injury.