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Attacking Changes Munster enter the upcoming season at a tactical crossroads, the departure of Mike Prendergast removes the principal architect of their attacking framework that has defined Munster's on-field philosophy for the last few years. The arrival of Clayton McMillan as head coach last season, combined with the off season appointment of Jarred Payne's as attack coach and Jimmy Duffy’s as forwards coach, suggests that a significant evolution in playing style may be on

The more efficient you are at doing the wrong thing right, the worse you become overall. It is much better to do the right thing wronger than the wrong thing righter. Munster’s 2025 campaign so far reads exactly line it is a team mid‑transition: a clear game model under Clayton McMillan, flashes of potency, but inconsistent execution in the areas that matter most. The blueprint is sound, the problem is systemic dedication to allow for rewards next season — playing the right s

To fully understand Clayton McMillan’s appointment as head coach is to realise the type of rebuild Munster need — not a cosmetic refresh, but a structural reset in how the team trains, plays, connects, and performs. From Nearly Man to Culture Builder Clayton McMillan’s playing career was respectable rather than remarkable. He represented Bay of Plenty at provincial level, spent time playing in Japan, and hovered on the fringes of All Blacks selection without ever earning a ca

Ireland may remain at the top of the world rankings but an increasingly unavoidable truth is emerging: Irish rugby has a set-piece problem. And despite headlines focusing on the national side, the issue runs much deeper—right through all four provinces—and may prove far more difficult to reverse than many realise. A Lineout That Has Become Predictable For years, Ireland's lineout has been considered “gettable.” Opponents have learned they can disrupt the throw without necessa

…And with that, the 2025 Irish international rugby season comes to a close. A year in which Andy Farrell added to his legacy with a Lions series win in Australia ends with a far more uncomfortable reality: the head coach now faces a defining choice. Does he make structural changes ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, or does he double down on an ageing core and risk another early exit? Ireland’s foundations under Farrell are built on cohesion, clarity, and conservative selectio

In the words of George R. R. Martin "Fear cuts deeper than swords" and to those of us on the outside it looks like Munster's attack is...

Munster Block 1 Review, Block 2 Preview, Depth Chart and Questions to be answered. Block 1 Review Munster started the URC with two games...

This weeks effort is a little late due to work and family commitments so I have waited until the team for the Round 5 vs the Ospreys has...

The first Munster try started from the Scarlets kick off and shows how Ben Healy and Dan Goggin were both instrumental in getting Munster...