Ferry company denies ‘gouging’ rugby fans by hiking fares

A CORK-based ferry company has rejected claims it is “gouging” Munster rugby supporters by hiking its fares for the province’s Heineken Cup clash with Ospreys in Swansea next month.

Fans have expressed anger to the official Munster Rugby Supporters Club and have asked the club to disassociate itself with Fastnet Lines amid claims that the new company has increased its fares for the match weekend.

The company, however, has defended its pricing for that weekend stating that it has cancelled a Thursday sailing and rebooked hundreds of passengers to accommodate Munster fans who want to travel to the game.