The latest ticket, travel and matchday information for Saturday night's Champions Cup clash in Thomond Park as Munster host Leicester Tigers (7.45pm).
Tickets
Tickets start from €20 for Adults, and €10 for Juniors and are available to buy:
- online
- call 061 421103
- from the Ticket office in Thomond Park from 9am today
Team News
The Munster team has been announced –
full details.
Pre-Match & Half-Time
We welcome back the MRSC Choir who will perform before kick-off along with Limerick’s own Sinead O’Brien. The Hit Machine drummers will also be counting down to kick-off, and the MRSC Guard of Honour will be present to welcome the teams onto the pitch. Our half-time mini rugby display will feature Ballincollig RFC v Garryowen FC and Cashel RFC v Dunmanway RFC.
Calendar
Our exclusive annual Munster Rugby calendar is now available and will be on sale at the ground on Saturday.
MRSC members also have the option of purchasing online by simply logging in to your MRSC account and selecting the calendar option.
Stadium Information
Open from 4.30pm, make the Guinness Fan Zone your pre-match meeting point. Soak up the atmosphere in 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 6.15pm. Spin South West will be on location and our mascot Oscar is looking forward to meeting younger supporters. Keep an eye out for a special visit from Santa! 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 4:30pm, until before kick-off.
The stadium turnstiles will be open from 5.45pm 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 4:30pm, and the Mobile unit outside the West Stand also open from 4:30pm.
After the game the Dugout Bar will be open with bars and catering facilities in the fan zone also open after the game.
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 found
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
Trains
Irish Rail have an hourly service from both Dublin and Cork to Limerick on the day of the match. There is a return service after the match to Cork, departing 10:15pm from Limerick, and due in Cork at 11:45pm, which can be booked online.
Full details of train times and fares available at
www.irishrail.ie.
Park and Ride
Kilmurray Lodge - Start Time: 1700hrs; Drop-off Point: Thomond Park; Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700; limerickparkandride.ie
Radisson Blu Hotel - Start Time: 1730hrs; Drop-off Point: Thomond Park; Tel:+353 (0) 61 381700
Southcourt Hotel - Start Time: 1715hrs; Drop-off Point: Thomond Park; Tel/Fax:+353 (0)61 396433; Mobile +353 (0) 87 240 8024
The public bus service from Henry Street (bus no. 302) runs every 20 minutes to Thomond Park.
There is no parking in the vicinity of Thomond Park Stadium.
Weather in Limerick
Periods of rain and low temperatures expected.
