All You Need To Know | Munster v Sharks
Munster’s big season opener is only days away as we finally welcome supporters in substantial numbers back to Thomond Park.
It’s fitting that the new era of the United Rugby Championship begins with a game against one of the new sides as South African heavyweights Cell C Sharks come to town.
Munster will be wearing our new adidas home kit in a competitive men’s fixture for the first time, available exclusively at Life Style Sports here.
Find out all you need to know ahead of the game below.
Where?
Thomond Park
When?
Saturday, September 25, 7.35pm
Tickets
Tickets are only available online here. Tickets will not be available to purchase at the ground.
Supporters are advised to download their tickets before they arrive at Thomond Park. See more ticket details here.
Munster News
Teams
Both sides will be named before noon on Friday.
Did you know?
This will be the first game with a substantial number of supporters at Thomond Park in 19 months. The last time we were able to host a big crowd was the bonus-point victory over Scarlets on February 29, 2020.
Match Programme
The official matchday programme will be available to download for free on matchday.
Preview
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting of Munster and the Sharks and we are set for a cracker at Thomond Park.
While the Sharks are new visitors to Thomond Park, the big story this weekend is the very welcome return of familiar faces as our supporters can finally join us for a competitive fixture.
The Thomond roar will be back with a bang and we are set for a special occasion on Saturday night.
Sharks come into the game battle-hardened and in good form having reached the Currie Cup final, losing out to the Bulls in the decider.
Clare man Noel McNamara recently joined the Sharks in the role of Backs and Attack Coach having previously coached the Ireland U20s and held the position of Leinster Academy Manager.
Former Munster lock Gerbrandt Grobler and short-term signing Thomas du Toit are set to feature for the Sharks with ex-Ulster scrum-half Ruan Pienaar also among the visiting squad (see full details of the Sharks squad here).
Video | Press Pass
Watch some of the best bits from this week’s Press Conference with Head Coach Johann van Graan and Jack O’Donoghue.
Video | Stadium Protocols & Laya Healthcare Signage
Hear about the protocols in place at Thomond Park from Munster Rugby Head of Operations Philip Quinn. A big thanks to our partners, Laya Healthcare, for providing signage throughout the stadium.
Match Officials
Referee: Craig Evans
Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen & Dermot Blake
TMO: John Mason
Video | Jason Jenkins Interview
Hear from new man Jason Jenkins as he settles into life at Munster.
Broadcast
The game will be live on RTÉ, Super Sport and Premier Sports.
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