*Ethan Coughlan.
MUNSTER rugby men’s team are to train in East Clare later this month.
An open training session will bring the Munster squad to Killaloe on August 21st. Prior to this, they will be in Thurles RFC on August 7th and Newcastle West RFC on Thursday 14th. Sessions will also be held in Cork, Waterford and Kerry later in the season with further details to be confirmed.
Ballina/Killaloe RFC is expected to bring a strong Clare crowd for the visit of Clayton McMillan’s squad.
Supporters will have the chance to watch the team training before meeting players and coaches afterwards for selfies and autographs.
Connecting with supporters at open training sessions in Ennis RFC, Rockwell College and Castleisland RFC were big highlights of last year’s pre-season training programme.
New players and coaches have all joined the squad with Munster’s Ireland internationals returning towards the end of August.
Munster Rugby Head of Rugby Development Colm McMahon said, “This is a brilliant initiative and one we’re really excited about as it gives us the chance to bring the men’s squad out to communities right across the province. Our clubs play such an important role in the game here in Munster, and these sessions are a great way for young players, families and supporters to meet the squad, watch training and feel part of the wider Munster Rugby community. The players and staff love getting out to clubs and connecting with people around the province, so we’re really looking forward to visiting each county during the season.”
Timings for the other open training sessions in Newcastle West RFC and Ballina/Killaloe RFC will be confirmed shortly
