Match Day Information – Munster v Maori All Blacks

The latest travel and matchday information for Friday evenings sold out clash in Thomond Park where Munster host the Maori All Blacks – KO 7:30pm.

This is a sold out game. Tickets are no longer available online or from the Munster Rugby ticket offices and will not be available at the ground on matchday.

MRSC members, please note that you were offered an opportunity to purchase tickets for this game under the options to purchase benefit, and that season ticket cards or 10 year ticket cards are not valid for this game.

Pre-Match & Half-Time

We welcome the MRSC Choir who will perform before kick-off along with Sinead O’Brien.  The Hit Machine will also be with us pre match.

We are delighted to welcome representatives from all of our clubs in Munster who will welcome the teams onto the pitch along with the MRSC Guard of Honour. The Maori All Blacks will also perform their famous Haka before kick-off.

Our half-time mini rugby display will feature Kilrush RFC V UL Bohs.

Stadium Information

The MRSC Bar will be open from 5pm and will be serving hot food. Come in and mingle with other members before and after the game!

Also open from 5pm, supporters can sample the atmosphere in the Guinness Fan Zone which includes the Guinness Dug Out Bar and Fan Zone Village and enjoy great food from a wide range of artisan vendors.

There will be lots of activity in the Fan Zone including the Bank of Ireland Family Funzone which will be open for our younger supporters. We will also have player meet and greets from 7pm in the fan zone. Spin South West will be on location playing the latest hits and our mascot Oscar is looking forward to meeting younger supporters. Plus they can put their rugby skills to the test in the ‘Tackle Cage Challenge’, ‘Tak’ Reaction Board and much more!

The Munster Rugby Museum Experience is open from 5pm until before kick-off.

The stadium turnstiles will be open from 6pm with all bars and food outlets inside the ground open at the same time.

‘Tap and go’ – Contactless payments are now available throughout Thomond Park for amounts up to €;30.

The Munster Rugby Stores will be open at the stadium with the East Stand store open from 5pm, and the Mobile unit outside the West Stand also open from 5pm.

Please note:

• No one will be able to enter the stadium with alcohol or glass and customers will be requested to remove the lids of any soft drink containers on entering the stadium.
• Please do not enter the pitch area at any time and adhere to the stadium ground regulations
• There will be stewards and security on site to assist you with your enquiries on the day, and to ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely, so please respect their requests.

Traffic & Travel

The MRSC Free bus service, sponsored by Guinness, is completely booked out.

Park and Ride will be in operation from the following locations:

The public bus service from Henry Street (bus no. 302) runs every 20 minutes to Thomond Park.

Q-Park is Munster’s parking destination for all Munster Rugby home matches at Thomond Park for the 2016/2017 season. Those attending matches can booking their parking online and get big discounts. There are 2 parking products that supporters can choose from. 8hrs parking for only €;5 or 24hrs parking for only €;7.

There is no parking in the vicinity of Thomond Park Stadium.

Irish Rail will run a late return service at 22.20hrs from Limerick to Cork due back into Cork at 23.55hrs. This service is currently available online at www.irishrail.ie

Weather in Limerick

Cloudy with brief showers expected. Highs of 10 degrees.

Broadcaster

This game will be broadcast live on eir Sports.

The Munster Rugby Supporters Club wish to thank you for your continued support.