Munster Rugby v Edinburgh Match Programme
United Rugby Championship | We take a look at tonight's URC opposition and get the lowdown on their season so far with a tough challenge ahead come kick-off at Thomond Park. Get the latest news from around the province on and off the field with the activities stepping up each week as restrictions lift across the country. We hear from Academy prop Mark Donnelly on his journey so far and take at look at the representative sides in Six Nations action. The positive updates continue on the contract front with the latest players signing up to Munster, and finally we get the inside track from Stephen Larkham and Simon Zebo as we look forward to returning to Thomond Park tonight.
United Rugby Championship | We take a look at tonight's URC opposition and get the lowdown on their season so far with a tough challenge ahead come kick-off at Thomond Park.
Get the latest news from around the province on and off the field with the activities stepping up each week as restrictions lift across the country.
We hear from Academy prop Mark Donnelly on his journey so far and take at look at the representative sides in Six Nations action.
The positive updates continue on the contract front with the latest players signing up to Munster, and finally we get the inside track from Stephen Larkham and Simon Zebo as we look forward to returning to Thomond Park tonight.
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PRESIDENT'S WELCOME<br />
It is my pleasure on behalf of <strong>Munster</strong> <strong>Rugby</strong><br />
to extend a warm welcome to all attending this<br />
evening’s United <strong>Rugby</strong> Championship game.<br />
We also extend a welcome to the <strong>Edinburgh</strong> head<br />
coach Mike Blair, his squad of players and all the<br />
travelling supporters.<br />
Both <strong>Munster</strong> and <strong>Edinburgh</strong> come into this game<br />
on the back of tough encounters last weekend which<br />
saw <strong>Munster</strong> pick up a valuable losing point against<br />
Glasgow Warriors, while <strong>Edinburgh</strong> faced Leinster<br />
in Dublin and came away empty handed. Looking<br />
at where they sit on the table, tonight’s game is very<br />
significant for both teams and has all the makings of<br />
another great night of rugby in Thomond Park.<br />
I am sure you will join me in wishing Johann, his<br />
coaching team and the entire squad our best wishes<br />
and success in tonight’s game.<br />
On the domestic front, all competitions and leagues<br />
are in full swing with a full calendar of games across<br />
all levels. The Pinergy <strong>Munster</strong> Schools Senior and<br />
Junior cups have commenced, as has the Bank of<br />
Ireland <strong>Munster</strong> Junior Cup.<br />
Congratulations to our players that are on<br />
international duty with the Ireland senior and U20s<br />
squads. Last week for our seniors in Paris it was a<br />
case of so close, but not to be. A valuable bonus<br />
point was picked up and there is still a lot to play for<br />
in this competition. Our U20s had a fantastic win in<br />
Provence - well done to all our players involved and<br />
our best wishes for the remainder of the campaign.<br />
The Women’s Six Nations campaign does not kick<br />
off until March 26, with Ireland taking on Wales in<br />
Dublin. We look forward to welcoming them to Cork<br />
on April 10 when they play Italy. Our best wishes<br />
to all our players represented and congratulations<br />
to Niamh Briggs on her appointment as assistant<br />
coach to the team.<br />
February 3 last saw the passing of a former <strong>Munster</strong><br />
Branch President and an Irish rugby legend, Tom<br />
Kiernan. Tom’s achievements and his roles in all<br />
things rugby at every level of the game in Ireland<br />
and beyond is well documented. Tom was President<br />
of the <strong>Munster</strong> Branch in the 1978/79 season. Tom<br />
was a Corkman, a <strong>Munster</strong> man, an Irishman, but<br />
most importantly a gentleman. Our sympathies<br />
and thoughts are with his wife Maree, his children<br />
Cameron, Nicola, Lynn, Julie, James, Tom and all<br />
the family at this sad time. May Tom rest in peace.<br />
Once again, thank you to Bank of Ireland our main<br />
sponsor, Adidas our kit supplier and all our sponsors.<br />
Your continued support is much appreciated.<br />
To the brave and faithful nothing is impossible.<br />
Sean McCullough<br />
President, <strong>Munster</strong> Branch IRFU<br />
Over the next few weeks, finals will take place in<br />
some competitions, with silverware up for grabs for<br />
the winners - a sight that in the recent past was not<br />
possible with restrictions. Thankfully, that is now in<br />
the past as we move on to better and more normal<br />
times for everyone.<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 EDINBURGH | 18.02.22 | THOMOND PARK<br />
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