Munster Rugby v DHL Stormers Match Programme
United Rugby Championship Round 2 | We hear from Stephen Larkham and Dave Kilcoyne ahead of the game, take a look at the opposition, and review the latest rugby happenings from across the province.
United Rugby Championship Round 2 | We hear from Stephen Larkham and Dave Kilcoyne ahead of the game, take a look at the opposition, and review the latest rugby happenings from across the province.
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WELCOME BACK<br />
Last Saturday in Italy, it was a case of so close but<br />
not to be for our Irish Women’s team as they lost out<br />
in the dying seconds in their game against Scotland.<br />
We acknowledge the efforts of our <strong>Munster</strong> players<br />
who made a huge contribution to the campaign.<br />
On the domestic rugby front, the Women’s AIL<br />
started last we ekend with Ballincollig recording<br />
a home win in nail-biting fashion, overcoming<br />
Suttonians on a 14-13 score line. UL Bohemian RFC<br />
hosted Cooke and started their season in style with<br />
a 46-12 win. It was a good weekend for our women’s<br />
teams. Best of luck this weekend and for the season<br />
ahead.<br />
Tonight, we welcome John Dobson, his squad<br />
and all involved in the <strong>DHL</strong> <strong>Stormers</strong> to Thomond<br />
Park for this Round 2 game of the United <strong>Rugby</strong><br />
Championship.<br />
The <strong>Stormers</strong> come into this game after losing out<br />
narrowly to Benetton <strong>Rugby</strong> last week. They will be<br />
disappointed with this result as they led for most of<br />
the game. They will see that as an opportunity lost<br />
and an added incentive coming into tonight’s game<br />
- not that any is needed.<br />
<strong>Munster</strong>, on the other hand, had a comfortable win<br />
in the end against the Cell C Sharks, but will take<br />
nothing for granted. Last week’s game is history and<br />
all the focus and attention is on tonight’s opposition.<br />
Our best wishes to Johann, his coaching team and<br />
all the squad in tonight’s game.<br />
The Men’s AIL starts this weekend and like most<br />
teams at all levels, clubs are going into a competitive<br />
game for the first time in over a year, so form is not<br />
a factor. It’s a case of getting out on the field and<br />
getting the first game out of the way and build from<br />
there. Again, best of luck to all our <strong>Munster</strong> teams<br />
involved.<br />
Our thanks to our main sponsor Bank of Ireland,<br />
our kit supplier adidas and all our sponsors for their<br />
continued and loyal support.<br />
To the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible.<br />
Sean McCullough<br />
President, <strong>Munster</strong> Branch IRFU<br />
Thomond Park welcomed back supporters last<br />
Saturday for the first time in over 18 months.<br />
When you see people queuing outside at 6pm for<br />
a 7.35pm kick off, you know how much it means<br />
for them to be back. To see and hear the <strong>Munster</strong><br />
faithful was something that players and supporters<br />
alike had looked forward to for such a long time.<br />
The atmosphere before and during the game was<br />
fantastic. We can look forward to more of the same<br />
tonight.<br />
President: Sean McCullough | Vice President: Ger McNamara | Junior Vice President: Michael Carroll<br />
Hon. Secretary: Muiris Mahon| Hon. Treasurer: Tom Kinirons<br />
Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Ian Flanagan | Head Coach: Johann van Graan | Team Manager: Niall O’Donovan<br />
MUNSTER V <strong>DHL</strong> STORMERS | 02.10.21 | THOMOND PARK<br />
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