Rugby fans to throng Cardiff for final

Up to 60,000 Munster rugby fans are expected in Cardiff for today’s Heineken Cup final between Munster and French opponents Toulouse.

Limerick will come to a standstill with giant screens beaming the match to thousands of spectators on O’Connell Street.

Munster will be hoping to emulate their 2006 Heineken triumph against French side Biarritz.

Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland footballers will play Serbia in an international friendly at Croke Park.

It will be the first game under new manager Giovanni Trapattoni.