THE expected battle for the naming rights for the €40 million Thomond Park has not materialised, with potential bidders worried about a potential backlash from fans.

SKY Television, and not the ERC or Munster, will decide the kick-off times for the Heineken Cup matches at Thomond Park next November, December and January.

MUNSTER’S Heineken Cup victory has sparked a massive financial boost for the €40 million Thomond Park development.