Festive Goodwill Parked as Munster Steel Themselves for Leinster Backlash

Festive goodwill parked as Munster steel themselves for Leinster backlash

Leinster have been steady but unspectacular since losing to their old rivals at Croke Park

Munster's McMillan wary of festive Leinster backlash

Clayton McMillan is expecting a venomous response when the URC champions visit a sold-out Thomond Park on Saturday night

‘We know Leinster are coming with venom’ – Munster boss Clayton McMillan ready for backlash in Limerick

Having poked the bear at Croke Park in October, Munster are now braced for a Leinster backlash in tomorrow evening’s (7.45) sold-out Thomond Park clash.

Jacques Nienaber reveals his favourite 'thing of beauty' tackle and gives his 'don’t expect anything less than that' Leinster versus Munster prediction

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber has named his favourite type of tackle and given his Leinster-Munster URC prediction.

Press Pass | Munster v Leinster

Munster take on Leinster this Saturday at a sold-out Thomond Park in Round 8 of this season’s United Rugby Championship (7.45pm). Earlier this week Head Coach Clayton McMillan, Forwards Coach Alex Codling and Jack O’Donoghue all spoke to the media ahead of this weekend’s eagerly anticipated tie. Hear their thoughts ahead of Saturday’s Interpro below. Press Pass | Munster v Leinster  Tickets Saturday, December 27 URC Round 7: Munster Rugby v Lei…

Nienaber: Leinster must stop stuffing up

Leinster assistant coach Jacques Nienaber says better execution and a low error-rate will be key to victory over high-flying Munster in Limerick on Saturday. Leinster head into the Vodacom URC derby against Munster with plenty to fix. Nienaber was candid this week when asked whether Leinster’s patchy form is a deliberate attempt to peak later in the season, insisting the reality is far less comfortable. “Let me tell you it’s not a plan, I can gu…