Rugby

Although the popularity for rugby is not that of hurling or Gaelic football, the recent successes of the Irish National Rugby Team and the Munster and Leinster club rugby teams have given rise to renewed interest in the sport. It is played all over Ireland during the winter months through to the end of March. The best place to catch a rugby match is Thomond Park in Limerick City, a stadium renowned for its unique history and atmosphere. The home of Munster rugby, teams visiting Thomond Park can expect to be treated to the "deafening silence" of the crowd which is by turns respectful and totally unnerving – resulting in many "would be" point scorers sending the ball totally in the wrong direction! For more information and schedules, please visit www.ClareGAA.ie.