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Munster v Racing 92, Champions Cup
The action at Páirc UÍ Chaoimh will begin at 8pm.
8 mins ago
53′ – TRY FOR RACING! MUN 21-18 R92: Racing maul Munster over from five metres! It’s Maxime Machenaud at the bottom of the maul, ha!
Worrying times for Munster. Racing move to within three as Gibert converts.
13 mins ago
47′ – TRY FOR RACING! MUN 21-11 R92: Wilfried Hulleu with a try from nothing!
Off a loose ball from a Racing lineout just outside the Munster 22′, the winger slaloms past Brian Gleeson and darts to the right-hand...
18 mins ago
44′ – TRY FOR MUNSTER! MUN 21-6 R92: TADHG BEIRNE! THAT WAS OLD-SCHOOL MUNSTER!
Beirne finishes after Munster continuously punch Racing in the mouth, making incremental gains off nearly every phase. Seán Edogbo with a couple of...
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'I had a Munster jersey when I was growing up, and it would annoy my mum'
21-year-old scrum-half Ben O’Donovan has proven to be a shrewd signing for Munster.
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16th October 2026
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The 42 Rugby Weekly
Tragedy in La Rochelle, Carbery's Leinster return, and Munster's emotional night
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Clermont-Ferrand ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup.
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statement
Munster explain playing in Cork instead of Thomond Park on anniversary of Anthony Foley's death
RIP
South African rugby player Hyron Andrews found dead in France ahead of Champions Cup match
The loss of the 31-year-old ‘will be felt profoundly by his teammates, coaches, supporters’, the club have said.
Thursday
15th October 2026
This week
11th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
Rugby Weekly Extra
The Champions Cup is back! How will the Irish provinces fare?
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the state of the competition, as well as the prospects for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht.
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Jacques Nienaber
'I don't think we'll be rugby-ready yet' - Leinster tuning up for latest Champions Cup quest
Analysisheavy duty
Warlike hooker Van der Merwe makes potent start for Munster
The Springboks international has shown his power and edge early on this season.
Rugby Weekly Extra
A classic interpro in Belfast, Leinster's RDS return, and the grubber's triumphant comeback
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to reflect on Round 3 of the URC, with Ulster and Munster battling to a draw at Affidea Stadium, Sam Prendergast shining during Leinster’s first game at the new Laya Arena, and Connacht shooting themselves in the foot in Glasgow.
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