Irish Examiner View: Welcome news for rugby in Cork

Munster rugby fans in Cork have long lamented that the focus in the province has been centred on Limerick, but that could change for one day in November.

Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium. Picture: Dennis Horgan

Cork people have long complained about the loss of top-class rugby fixtures in the city, but fans appear now to have received a lifeline from an unexpected source — the GAA.

News that — pending approval at tomorrow’s GAA Central Council meeting of an application by the Cork County Board — Munster hope to play the world champions South Africa at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in November, is welcome for Cork’s sports fans.