Munster

Bok star to miss start to URC season

RG Snyman’s much-anticipated return to match action has been further delayed following Irish club Munster’s latest update on the towering Springbok lock.

Bok lock ready to make long-awaited return

The return of lock RG Snyman to team training with Munster after successive long-term injuries will have been well received by the Springboks.

Limerick , Ireland - 8 January 2022; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Ulster at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Duane waiting for Stormers

Duane Vermeulen is set for a possible rematch against his former team in Cape Town after Ulster booked a place in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-finals.

Cork , Ireland - 25 March 2022; Damian de Allende of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Benetton at Musgrave Park in Cork. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

De Allende the dynamite for mighty Munster

Munster’s prospects in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship play-offs are hitched to powerhouse Springbok centre Damian de Allende.

Stormers, Bulls to host URC quarter-final

Leinster beat Munster to keep the Stormers in second place and set up a Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.

Leinster flyhalf Johnny Sexton and Munster centre Damian de Allende

Munster lose De Allende for crucial Irish derby

Springbok centre Damian de Allende will miss the final round @Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby between Munster and Leinster in Dublin on Saturday. #URC

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Thomas du Toit, captain of the Cell C Sharks and Rory O’Loughlin of Leinster during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Bad news for SA teams in URC top-four race

The three South African teams hoping to secure a home playoff in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship were handed an early blow this week as Leinster are set to cotton wool their best players for the key Irish derby against Munster on Saturday.

Watch: Did the referee make the right call?

Rory Arnold received a yellow card for this hit on Simon Zebo during Munster’s clash with Toulouse, but did the ref come to the right decision?

Champions Cup wrap: Dramatic scenes in Dublin

Holders Toulouse beat Munster on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, and will face four-time European champions Leinster for a place in the competition’s finale.