Munster

South Africa's lock Jean Kleyn warms up prior to the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Boks suffer Kleyn setback

The Springboks have suffered another second row blow after it was confirmed that lock Jean Kleyn will be undergoing knee surgery.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Rg Snyman of South Africa celebrates with his winning medal following the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Snyman’s Leinster move confirmed

Ireland giants Leinster have officially announced the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok lock RG Snyman for next season. @Vodacom #URC

Snyman performs transfer U-turn

The transfer saga around RG Snyman has taken a fresh twist, with the Springbok lock now set to remain in Ireland despite earlier links with a move to Bath.

BKT United Rugby Championship Final, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 27/5/2023 DHL Stormers vs Munster Munster’s RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn celebrates with the URC Trophy

Bok lock to leave Munster

Munster have confirmed that the Springboks’ World Cup-winning lock pair Jean Kleyn and RG Snyman have made opposing decisions on their future at the club.

Limerick , Ireland - 18 November 2023; DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Dobson delights in ‘magnificent’ fightback

John Dobson says there is “lots of room for optimism” with the way the Stormers nullified an experienced Munster side at Thomond Park.

Limerick , Ireland - 18 November 2023; Edwin Edogbo of Munster celebrates after scoring his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Munster survive Stormers grudge match

Munster held onto a narrow lead in difficult conditions to hand the DHL Stormers a third successive defeat in Limerick on Saturday.

URC Communities United, Thomond Pakr, Limerick, 17/11/2023 Stormers players with pupils from Christ The King Boys National School, Caherdavin Mandatory Credit

Munster fans tackle Dobbo

Ahead of the @Vodacom #URC clash between Munster and the DHL Stormers, John Dobson’s men welcomed young fans to their captains run at Thomond Park on Friday afternoon.

LIVE: Munster vs Stormers

Follow the live action as defending champions Munster host the DHL Stormers in Limerick. @Vodacom #URC #MUNvSTO

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Willie Engelbrecht of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

‘Under-pressure’ Stormers switch it up in Munster

John Dobson has vowed that the DHL Stormers “will go for it” as they have made a couple of tactical tweaks to hunt a win against a strengthened Munster in Limerick.

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony is tackled by Deon Fourie of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Grand Final between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 27 May 2023

Munster bulk up for URC storm

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony is among the Ireland internationals returning to strengthen the defending champions for the clash with the DHL Stormers on Saturday.