Munster explain playing in Cork instead of Thomond Park on anniversary of Anthony Foley's death
Munster Rugby has addressed fan criticism regarding the decision to host a Champions Cup match against Racing 92 in Cork instead of Thomond Park on the 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley's death. Former players and fans argue that the match should have been held in Limerick to honor the late legend.
Why it matters
The controversy underscores the deep emotional connection between sports clubs and their local communities, particularly regarding the commemoration of iconic figures.
MUNSTER HAVE PUT out a statement to say they understand the upset among some supporters that the province’s Champions Cup game against Racing 92 this weekend is not taking place in Thomond Park on the 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death.
This week La Rochelle head coach and former Munster and Ireland teammate of Foley, Ronan O’Gara, detailed why he thought the game should not take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
“The game should be in Thomond Park all day long. All night long too for that matter,” O’Gara wrote in his Irish Examiner column. “Axel is Shannon, Limerick, Thomond Park, the embodiment of all three great institutions. If this sounds strange coming from a Cork man it’s because, in this instance, it’s coming from a Munster man.
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