MUNSTER HAVE ANNOUNCED pre-season games against English sides Bath and Gloucester.
The province will take on Bath at the Rec on Saturday 31 August.
Bath are currently coached by former Munster boss Johann van Graan, and were beaten in the Premiership final by Northampton Saints last month.
Graham Rowntree’s side will then host Gloucester at Virgin Media Park on Friday 6 September.
Tickets for the game are on sale from 11am today.
The province kick-off their their 2024/25 URC season against Connacht in Limerick on Saturday 21 September.
Munster pre-season fixtures:
Bath v Munster
The Rec
Saturday 3 August
KO 3pm
Munster v Gloucester
Virgin Media Park
Friday 6 September
KO 7pm
There are 4 other counties in Munster, why not play pre season games in Clare, Kerry, Tipperary or Waterford?
@WqM9AAv3: Waterford would be a good shout.
@Thesaltyurchin: Munster have played pre seasons in the RSC in Waterford, been a long time ago though
@WqM9AAv3: they own Musgrave Park. They would lose money bringing the game to another county
@John Buckley: Agreed but showcasing the team/game around the province might bring longer term benefits.
@TL55: they could do open training sessions at local clubs across the province. Lets the kids see players up close and meet them afterwards. I know it’s not the same as hosting a match but it helps the club to connect with the fans.
@John Buckley: pre season ought not be about money, ought be for the supporters, the ones who travel from all over Munster and further afield during the season. Give a little back to the fsns
@John Buckley: True, but could probs cut a deal with the GAA.