‘Miracle’ boots up for auction

MUNSTER rugby fans hoping for an unusual souvenir of last year’s “Miracle Match” against Gloucester are in luck.

A Dublin man who owns the boots used by Munster out-half Ronan O'Gara, who kicked 13 points in the now legendary match, is encouraging supporters of Alan Gaffney's team to support a worthy cause by bringing the footwear back to the province.

Coincidentally, Munster and Gloucester meet in another crucial Heineken European Cup match in Thomond Park on Saturday almost a year to the day of last year's sensational encounter.