Countdown On For Kearys Renault Series 2018

12th August 2018 By The Editor

Munster face London Irish in the first game of the Kearys Renault Series 2018 on Friday.

The first game of the Kearys Renault Series 2018 takes place on Friday night as Munster host Declan Kidney’s London Irish at Irish Independent Park (7.30pm).

The new modified 3G surface at Irish Independent Park.

The games will see Munster play on the new modified 3G pitch at Irish Independent Park for the first time.

Buy tickets online here, from the Munster Rugby Ticket Offices in Irish Independent Park and Thomond Park, or by calling 061 421103.

See the first Squad Update of the campaign here.

Former Munster Head Coach Kidney will receive a warm welcome from the home support having led the province to two European Cup titles, in 2006 and 2008.

The Cork native, who also steered Ireland to the Grand Slam in 2009, joined London Irish as a Technical Consultant in March before assuming the Director of Rugby role in May.

Last year’s Premiership runners-up Exeter Chiefs visit Cork for a first-ever meeting between the sides on Friday, August 24 (7.30pm).

New opponents for Munster, the Exeter Chiefs have been one of the England’s top sides for the last number of years and have been Premiership finalists in the last three seasons, winning the competition in 2016/17.

Munster will also face Exeter in Pool 2 of the Champions Cup along with Castres Olympique and Gloucester.

2018 Kearys Renault Series Fixtures

Friday, August 17

Munster v London Irish, Irish Independent Park, 7.30pm;

Friday, August 24

Munster v Exeter Chiefs, Irish Independent Park, 7.30pm;

Tickets

Buy tickets online here, from the Munster Rugby Ticket Offices in Irish Independent Park and Thomond Park, or by calling 061 421103.

2 Match Packs

Adult: €25 (admission to both games)

Junior: €8 (admission to both games)

Family – 2 adults and 2 juniors: €50 (admission to both games)