After Andrew Smith had been sent to the sin bin for a cynical breakdown infringement, La Rochelle went to the corner. Although Munster stopped the maul, La Rochelle moved the ball centrally and UJ ...

“It’s not a week for having fun, reflecting, seeing friends from Munster. It’s like that in rugby. Given La Rochelle‘s recent form – winless since January 4th, 10th in the Top 14 ...

Second row Jean Kleyn, full-back Thaakir Abrahams and wing Andrew Smith also return to the line-up, but centre Alex Nankivell is suspended after Munster's unsuccessful appeal against his red card ...

Later that evening, Munster travel to the Stade Marcel Deflandre to play La Rochelle at 5.30pm. On Sunday, Ulster play Bordeaux Bègles at Stade Jacques Chaban-Delmas; that one kicks off at 12.30pm.

The 28-year-old was previously shown a red card in Munster's URC semi-final defeat to Glasgow Warriors in June 2024. Watch Leinster v Harlequins in the Champions Cup on Saturday from 2.15pm on ...

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Munster centre Alex Nakivell is set to find out his fate on Wednesday after Munster appealed his 25th-minute red card in Saturday's 30-24 win over Connacht at MacHale Park. Following a TMO review ...

On Saturday, Munster's interim coach and head of rugby operations Ian Costello said he was "confident" Crowley would be playing his rugby at Thomond Park next season, but there have been ...

Munster's trip to La Rochelle, why their half-backs are a 'big advantage' against Ronan O'Gara's side and Leinster's Croke Park clash. Our rugby coverage is brought to you by Energia. If you'd ...

The Round of 16 showdown between the province and a side one of their favourite sons had guided to two Champions Cup titles ...

Meanwhile, an independent disciplinary panel meets on Wednesday to consider Munster's appeal of Alex Nankivell's red card in Castlebar. Sign up for our Rugby service on WhatsApp to get Ireland Six ...