#Thomond Park

1 - Who will win the World Cup? On home soil, and with a star-studded squad full of pace and power, there is no doubt that France are the team to beat. However, this looks like being one of the most open World Cups ever, with at least six teams capable of going all the way. Bring it on. 2 - Can Ireland break their glass ceiling? Heart says yes,…

Joe Carbery is back in the Munster team to face Northampton Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Saturday's European Champions Cup games. Gloucester+17 1pm 1pt 4-5 Betfair, Paddy Power Munster to win by 11 to 20 points 3.15pm 1pt 12-5 bet365 Bulls -5 5.30pm 2pts 10-11 Coral, Ladbrokes Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing…

It's been a year when disciplinary decisions have been in the spotlight like never before. We've had the Joe Marler gypsy-boy row, Argentine assaults, a vicious hit on a female referee and a suspension following a bizarre incident in an airport toilet cubicle! Rugby correspondent Simon Thomas looks back on these and the players who picked up bans…

Munster face Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast for a New Year's Day interpro clash. On the injury front following a St Stephen's Day derby with Leinster, Graham Rowntree's side were left in 11th place on the URC table. This Sunday, Ulster hosts again after Munster visited the Kingspan Stadium twice last season - winning in Belfast in the…

Tighthead props don't usually make for good jockeys. Henry de Bromhead was no exception. "I rode, I did hunting and pony club stuff, but I was probably poor-to-moderate as a rider," he says. Training horses is a different matter, however. Last March he secured his place in the Cheltenham pantheon by taking an unprecedented triple crown of Champion…

Last Christmas Joe McCarthy was chilling with his feet up with no inkling of the breakthrough year that lay ahead. All that has changed for the 21-year-old Leinster tyro as he prepares for his first taste of St Stephen's Day battle against Munster at Thomond Park. Twelve months ago, McCarthy was in the Blues' academy and enjoying a week off. Andrew…

I used to really like refereeing at Twickenham - although England versus Wales, of course, was always out of bounds for me. Obviously.. Although I'd have refereed it just like any other game, I really would have. I've said this previously, but one of the greatest compliments I was given during my career came after a Twickenham match when, whilst…

We're down to the last eight in the Heineken Champions Cup as the great and good of European rugby do battle for a place in the May 28 showpiece in Marseille. With another intoxicating weekend of knockout drama in store, we preview every game from the quarter-finals, with all four matches available to watch exclusively live on BT Sport. Read on for…

Tighthead props don't usually make for good jockeys. Henry De Bromhead was no exception. "I rode, I did hunting and pony club stuff, but I was probably poor-to-moderate as a rider," he says. Training horses is a different matter, however. Last March he secured his place in the Cheltenham pantheon by taking an unprecedented triple crown of Champion…

The Heineken Champions Cup carries on this weekend as Munster look to bounce back from their opening defeat to Toulouse with a visit to Northampton Saints. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton with a 1.00pm kick-off on Sunday. Where can I…

The Heineken Champions Cup is back this weekend as Munster open their campaign with a visit from Toulouse. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Thomond Park in Limerick with a 3.15pm kick-off on Sunday. Where can I watch the game? The match will be shown live on RTE2 from 2.30pm and BT Sport…

South Africa's Northern Hemisphere tour continues when their second string take on Munster in a challenge match this week. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? Thursday's match takes place at the Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork with a 7.30pm kick-off. Where can I watch the match? The game will be shown live on Virgin Media…

AN ILLNESS plagued Ulster return to action this weekend when they face Munster in the United Rugby Championship. The province's clash against the Cell C Sharks was postponed last weekend following an outbreak of gastroenteritis. Here's everything you need to know about the match. Munster vs Ulster takes place on Saturday, October 29 at Thomond…

The Munster team has been named for Thursday's historic clash against South Africa Select XV, in association with Pinergy, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7.30pm, live on Virgin Media 2). The sell-out game will see 41400 supporters make their way to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the largest-ever attendance at a rugby game in the province. See some of the key info…

Munster welcome South African visitors the Bulls this weekend as they desperately search for a spark to ignite their season. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Thomond Park in Limerick and kicks off at 7.35pm on Saturday. What's the team news? Munster are assessing the condition of their…

It has been a strangely subdued start to the season for the four Irish provinces. While Ireland enjoyed a November to remember, beating the All Blacks as part of a three-Test cleansweep, all was quiet on the domestic front. But now provincial duty takes precedence once again, and this weekend sees the return of Europe and the Champions…

When is Munster vs Dragons taking place? Munster vs Dragons will take place on Saturday 5th March, 2022 at 17:15 (UK) Where is Munster vs Dragons taking place? Munster vs Dragons will take place at Thomond Park in Limerick Where can I get tickets for Munster vs Dragons? Ticket information for Munster vs Dragons can be found on each side's official…

Exeter Chiefs celebrate against Glasgow Warriors Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Sunday's European Champions Cup games. BT Sport 2, 1pm Sunday Sale -20 1pt 10-11 bet365, Paddy Power Ospreys have been holding their own in the United Rugby Championship this season but they have endured a much tougher time of things in Europe. Defeats in…