Cork turns out in force for Munster’s ‘second coming’

ALMOST 15,000 adoring Red Army worshippers thronged the streets of Cork last night to welcome home their Munster heroes and their “second coming” with the Heineken Cup.

On an extraordinary night of emotion, the province’s unique sporting legacy — which spans age groups, traditions and continents — witnessed Rua Tipoki perform the Haka and fly-half Ronan O’Gara sing De Banks on the podium.

This multi-cultural feast underlines all that is best in Munster rugby and why it attracts a diaspora of supporters from around the globe. They are honest, loyal and enjoy themselves whether they win, lose or draw.