Munster

Munster and the Irish Rugby Football Union have confirmed the appointment of Johann van Graan as the new head coach of the Pro 14 club.

Johnny Sexton became the all-time leading point scorer for Leinster as they defeated Munster 23-17 in the Irish derby of Pro 14 in Dublin on Saturday.

Lock Tadhg Beirne's chances of claiming an Ireland Test spot has received a huge boost as he is set to join Pro 14 club Munster ahead of the 2018/19 season.

JJ Hanrahan scored a double as Munster completed a 39-16 bonus point victory over Cardiff Blues in their Pro 14 encounter in Limerick on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors showed no mercy on Munster in a dominating 37-10 win at the Scotstoun Stadium during the 2017-18 Pro14 clash on Friday.

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Munster managed to maintain their unbeaten streak in the ongoing season of Pro 14 as they overcame Ospreys with a 16-21 triumph in their Pro 14 clash in Swansea.

Alex Wootton scored four tries as Munster maintained their winning streak in the ongoing season of Pro 14 with a 51-18 victory over newcomers Cheetahs at Thomond Park.

A clinical performance from Munster saw them brush aside Benetton Treviso challenge with a 34-3 triumph at Irish Independent Park as they kick started their Pro 14 season with a convincing victory.

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A clinical six try performance from Scarlets saw them defeat Munster by 22-46 at Lansdowne Road to clinch the 2016/17 season of Pro 12 title.

Munster came up with a three try performance as they went on to defeat Ospreys by 23-3 in the semi final of Pro 12 at Limerick to set up a clash in the finals with Scarlets next weekend.

RFU Championship club Nottingham has confirmed the signing of prop Rory Burke ahead of the next season.

Ireland international Conor Murray is all set to return to his club Munster after recovering from a shoulder-related nerve injury.

Saracens came up with a solid second half performance as they reached the final of the European Champions Cup with a 10-26 win over Munster at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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Tyler Bleyendaal contributed with 21 points as Munster came up with a clinical performance against Toulouse to win the game by 41-16 at Thomond Park on Saturday and book a berth in the European Champions Cup semi-final.

The road to Edinburgh resumes for eight teams this weekend as the European Champions Cup returns from a 10–week hiatus for four scintillating quarter-final matchups.

Ireland international Dave Foley is set to make his debut in Top 14 next season after signing a deal with French club Pau.

European Professional Club Rugby has backed Munster's decision to allow Ireland international Conor Murray to return to the field after a head injury assessment during the Champions Cup tie against Glasgow Warriors.