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	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| My Club \| Munster \| Bourgoin 27-30 Munster
		Munster were made to work unexpectedly hard to book their place in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals with a narrow victory over Bourgoin on Sunday.
		Munster were grateful for the chance to level matters through Ronan O'Gara's penalty, but the fly-half, who did not enjoy the best of games, was responsible for the next Bourgoin points.
		Munster went back to basics and an improved line-out set up their penalty try as their well-organised rolling maul was stopped by players coming in at the side.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/munster/6256563.stm (652 words)

	Munster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Munster (Irish: An Mhumhain, IPA: /ənˈvuːnʲ/) is the southernmost province of Ireland, comprising the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
		Munster is also an Irish Rugby Football Union representative side which competes in the Celtic League and for the Heineken Cup.
		The largest city conurbation in Munster is Cork, which has a population of 251,062 (2002).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Munster (260 words)

	Munster Rugby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch (also known as Munster Rugby) is one of four branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish province of Munster.
		Munster were triumphant and we were on our way to the Millennium Stadium and to the final to meet the reigning champions, Leicester.
		Munster's 2005 quarter-final against Biarritz Olympique in Estadio Anoeta, played as it was across the border in San Sebastián, with an attendance of 32,000 also set the record for the biggest rugby match ever played in Spain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Munster_Rugby (1058 words)

	Munster Rugby / News Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The end of the rugby season marked the retirement of one who has made an extraordinary contribution to Munster Rugby over the last three decades, significantly in revolutionising the administrative structures within the Munster Branch and bringing it in step with the demands of the modern information age.
		Rugby was in his blood however, with his father having played with Rockwell College and Cork Constitution.
		Rugby in Munster enjoyed an explosion in the late 70’s and 80’s, with a large number of Junior clubs founded during the period, and Diarmuid was heavily involved in helping these clubs to develop and thrive.
	www.munsterrugby.ie /newspage/62107.html (1159 words)

	Limerick rugby full of heroes
		Supporting his rugby team is almost the only way a Munsterman can display his allegiance; we have no other comparable sporting or cultural outlet.
		The rugby was intense and bloody hard - savage in fact - but, because we were neighbours, people were respectful and forgiving.
		It is the citadel of Munster rugby; we have never lost a European Cup game there in seven years.
	www.wesclark.com /rrr/harris_rugby_article.html (1058 words)

	RTÉ Sport: Munster's proud Thomond record falls
		Munster had won enough points before the sixth and final round of the pool phase to claim a berth in the last eight as one of the two best runners-up.
		Munster had no complaints after seeing their proud European home record come crashing down after they were out-played by Leicester's pack.
		Munster rugby director Declan Kidney added: 'We will look at the areas of our game that were exploited, and we know we must improve.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2007/0120/munster.html (609 words)

	Limerick Leader - May 27th, 2000 - Sport - Munster Rugby - Mission impossible to be accomplished (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Munster rugby is on the threshold of their biggest achievement in their history and an entire population is solidly behind them when they take on superstars Northampton in Saturday's final of the Heineken European Cup at Twickenham.
		Munster have kept faith with the same fifteen that recorded the exciting victory over Toulouse in Bordeaux with Wood recovered from the calf injury, Holland again preferred to Keane and Eddie Halvey retaining the back-row position despite the challenge of Alan Quinlan.
		Munster have enjoyed their season so much that they now want to finish on a high note.
	www.limerick-leader.ie /issues/20000527/sport01.html (703 words)

	Irish Rugby / News Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In addition to a basic sponsorship fee, Toyota’s commitment to Munster is further highlighted in an add-on incentive based package related to qualification and progress made in The Heineken European Cup and the Celtic league.
		Munster and their many, many thousands of fans have brought an unrivalled sense of occasion and exhilaration to rugby in Ireland and across Europe — and indeed by reputation further afield.
		It is very satisfying for us to know that a company of this size and stature, both within Ireland and internationally, is committing itself to the cause of Munster rugby over the next three years.
	www.irishrugby.ie /newspage/49629.html (573 words)

	Lovemarks \| Munster Rugby (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		I must also acknowledge Cork's wonderful contribution to Munster rugby over the years, but the essence of the game I know and love is to be found in Limerick.
		In a region of Ireland where rugby transcends religious and social divide, Munster rugby has inspired the most committed and loyal rugby supporter base known, both natives of Munster and others.
		This Munster anthem, brings a tear to the eye of the most hardened male, as observed at the end of two European Cup Final defeats, in Cardiff and Twickenham.
	www.lovemarks.com /lm/read/?LID=3719 (459 words)

	CNNSI.com - Rugby Union - Munster, Northampton ready to battle in London - Friday May 26, 2000 02:48 PM
		More than 20,000 Munster fans are expected to travel to London for the clash, probably the biggest exodus from Ireland for a sports event since the 1990 soccer World Cup in Italy when the Irish reached the last eight.
		Munster's success has created a real sense of optimism in the Irish game.
		Munster has been boosted by news that Ireland captain and hooker Keith Wood is fit again after a calf muscle injury.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/2000/05/26/european_cup_preview (671 words)

	Limerick Leader - November 1st, 2003 - Sport - The day that Munster rugby took a giant step into the history books 25 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		He knocked on and Munster had the scrum, Donal Canniffe to Tony Ward, drop goal and 9-0 to the men in the red shirts.
		The All Blacks spoiled the Munster heel but Colm Tucker picked up, fed Tony Ward and as the ball sailed between the posts from the drop goal attempt, we knew that this was going to be one of Munster's finest hours.
		Munster had beaten the All Blacks, becoming the first, and so far only Irish team to do so and those of us who were there to enjoy the occasion will never forget it.
	www.limerick-leader.ie /issues/20031101/sport01.html (717 words)

	Limerick rugby full of heroes
		Supporting his rugby team is almost the only way a Munsterman can display his allegiance; we have no other comparable sporting or cultural outlet.
		The rugby was intense and bloody hard - savage in fact - but, because we were neighbours, people were respectful and forgiving.
		It is the citadel of Munster rugby; we have never lost a European Cup game there in seven years.
	wesclark.com /rrr/harris_rugby_article.html (1058 words)

	Rugby union: Thomas Castaignède on Munster's magic \| Rugby union \| Guardian Unlimited Sport
		Munster are the perfect balance between the two styles and that's why I'd hail them as the best team in Europe at the moment.
		The other squads get to their level occasionally; Munster don't slip and they have been that way for years, with a record of getting to the knockout stages which is unique.
		Munster have the luxury of being able to manage their squad for the biggest occasions, rather than merely hoping that everyone is fit at the right time during a season packed with must-win games.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /rugbyunion/comment/0,,1969227,00.html (810 words)

	Rugby.ie: Munster to pass up Lansdowne jackpot for Thomond Park
		MUNSTER rugby chiefs will turn their back on a bumper pay-day of nearly â‚¬700,000 to keep their Heineken Cup dream on track.
		This means that if Munster did move the Stade Francais game to Lansdowne Road, and kept the average ticket cost at â‚¬25, the branch could be looking at a gate income for them of nearly â‚¬700,000.
		Munster can raise or lower this figure by raising or lowering the average price of tickets, but this is entirely down to their own decision.
	www.rugby.ie /news/story.asp?j=4668 (559 words)

	A History of Bandon Rugby Club
		Rugby football was a popular sport amongst the students of Queens College.
		Rugby football was the only form of organised football played at this time in the area.
		By 1882 the Rugby club had firmly established itself as an important facet of the social life in Bandon.
	homepage.mac.com /bandonrugby/Bandon/Chapter1.html (1187 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Rugby - Magic Munster make a mockery of Edinburgh title hopes
		Munster's performance was out of the top drawer, and they played with the confidence and intensity of a team who yet again have made it into the last four of the European Cup.
		But if there is one tactic Munster have perfected, and almost have a copyright attached to it, it is the rolling maul, and they defended with ease Edinburgh's own efforts at this.
		When Munster themselves had an attacking lineout near the Edinburgh line, they showed the visitors how it was done - hooker Jerry Flannery touching down at the back of a powerful and fast moving maul.
	sport.scotsman.com /rugby.cfm?id=578562006 (799 words)

	European Rugby Cup : Munster fulfil their destiny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Munster were crowned European champions after winning the Heineken Cup for the first time after winning a gripping final against Biarritz in Cardiff.
		Biarritz had Munster under pressure right from the kick off and when Philippe Bidabe shrugged off John Kelly on the narrow side, Fijian Bobo had enough room to squeeze over in the corner to stun the huge Munster contingent.
		Munster have all the possession now, and are mounting wave after wave of attack, possession ends as O'Gara puts a perfect kick into the corner.
	www.ercrugby.com /eng/12_5287.php (2107 words)

	UL Rugby Club
		UL ladies rugby have had a very successful and enjoyable year and we’d like to thank our coaches Sarah Belton and DJ Collins for all their hard work and dedication and driving us to reach our goals.
		Munster, who will be contesting there second final under the stewardship of Donal Duggan(Thurles) hope to make up for losing out to Connacht last year and have put in a lot of preparatory work for this game.
		Munster have prepared well, and judging by the number of players who featured on the Irish Colleges team in France this year and are available to them, they would have to be slight favourites on paper to make it through.
	www.csn.ul.ie /~ulrugby/news.html (1890 words)

	Emerald Rugby
		It has been confirmed today that coach Alan Gaffney will leave Munster at the end of their competitive season to take up the position as an assistant coach to Eddie Jones with the Australian national squad (Wallabies).
		Munster have been good to for me and for my family.
		Munster Provincial Team Management meet this week to begin the process of finding a successor to Alan Gaffney.
	www.emeraldrugby.com /news_detail.asp?id=1106 (331 words)

	Munster wins rugby's Heineken cup - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
		Munster finally got its hands on the Heineken Cup after a decade of heartache when it beat French champion Biarritz 23-19 in a thunderous final at the Millennium Stadium.
		Munster earned another penalty immediately after the restart and opted for the posts.
		When Yachvili's unerring left boot broke the drought with his fourth penalty of the afternoon it was it 20-19 to Munster with 10 minutes remaining.
	www.theage.com.au /news/Sport/Munster-wins-rugbys-Heineken-cup/2006/05/21/1148150109562.html (701 words)

	Ballygowan - Ballygowan World - Press
		“There is a natural synergy between Ballygowan and Munster Rugby and we are proud to be in a position to sponsor an outstanding squad, so close to the origins of Ballygowan at Newcastle West.
		Munster Rugby’s CEO, Garrett Fitzgerald, echoed Ms O’Connells sentiments and said; “Ballygowan is a company with which we are delighted to be associated having its roots firmly planted in the heart of Munster, but with a reputation that matches our own in terms of international standing.
		All at Munster Rugby are looking forward to a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship as we embark on a new season with a great brand on our side”.
	www.ballygowan.ie /news_munster.asp (446 words)

	The Kingdom - 2002/05/23: Munster Ink: Rugby fans work of art
		That same morning the self-confessed rugby fanatic had also completed her painting of the Munster panel and trainers.
		"Although rugby is definitely my first love, I thought giving the Queen a painting of her mum was a nice thing to do and who knows, I might even get a royal commission next" laughed Una, before heading off to pack her paintbrushes for her return to Killarney this week.
		A limited number of prints of the Munster rugby squad caricature are on sale, at 30 each.
	archives.tcm.ie /thekingdom/2002/05/23/story4357.asp (710 words)

	Rugby fans disappointed at O'Driscoll no-show - Rugby - Sports.ie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		High-street retailer HMV was forced to apologise tonight when dozens of rugby fans were left disappointed after Irish team hero Brian O'Driscoll failed to show at his DVD signing.
		However, dozens of rugby fans, including some who had travelled from Belfast, were left waiting when the centre failed to show.
		In a statement, the high street retailer said: "HMV and Mr O'Driscoll regret the inconvenience and disappointment caused to those fans that queued, although we are pleased to confirm that a signed copy of the 'Lions Diary' DVD will be reserved for everyone that came along and left their contact details.
	www.sports.ie /sport-irish_rugby_news_results_fixtures_world_ireland-storyId-228216-Rugby-fans-disappointed-at-ODriscoll-no-show.html (392 words)

	::: u.tv ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Munster have confirmed the signing of former Great Britain rugby league full-back Gary Connolly ahead of the Heineken Cup registration deadline.
		Last March, Munster secured the short-term signature of another thirty-something - Samoan legend Brian Lima - with a view to playing him in the Heineken Cup, but a quadricep muscle injury prevented him from ever playing for the province.
		Munster`s Heineken Cup Pool One campaign gets under way on October 21 with a visit to Sale`s Edgeley Park and on October 29, the Irishmen entertain Castres at Thomond Park.
	u.tv /newsroom/indepth.asp?id=26248&pt=s (390 words)

	RugbyRugby : Latest News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Munster coach Alan Gaffney has accepted an offer from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to work alongside Wallaby boss Eddie Jones.
		Gaffney, who has been in charge at Munster for three years, will leave the Irish giants at the end of this season to become one of Jones' assistant coaches.
		Munster chiefs will meet this week to begin the process of finding Gaffney's successor.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /LATEST_NEWS/story_41936.shtml (330 words)

	premiership, GAA, Irish rugby, golf & more Irish sports news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		For the Munster team then, it was back to the business of putting themselves in the right frame of mind for the Heineken Cup.
		The mistakes, and inability of the Munster pack to take command, persisted, and it was Glasgow who regained control with a fourth try which gave them a bonus point, and a 32-10 victory.
		Munster fans, by comparison, must be wondering what really is the current state of their team.
	home.eircom.net /content/unison/sports/6337498?view=Eircomnet (762 words)

	CNS STORY: Irish church embraces rugby mania with special prayer to St. Jude
		The Munster team beat a rugby team from Biarritz, France, 23-19, to win the final of the Heineken Cup at Cardiff Millennium Stadium in Wales May 20.
		Across the province of Munster, streets were decked in the red and white colors of the Munster team.
		But nowhere has Munster mania taken greater hold than in Limerick, where the streets are adorned with a sea of red flags and bunting.
	www.catholicnews.com /data/stories/cns/0602901.htm (500 words)

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