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Munster feel the weight of expectation

The Munster Rugby Awards luncheon returned to Cork on Friday when a number of clubs throughout the province were rewarded for their efforts with Kanturk RFC proving the most vocal and well represented.

Munster feel the weight of expectation

Wed, 15 May, 2013 - 01:00

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The response when their popular President Jack McCarthy made his way to the podium to collect the Junior Club of the Year award highlighted what that recognition of their season’s achievements meant to all involved.

With the season fast drawing to a close, these award ceremonies were replicated in the other provinces along with the IRUPA and Rabo Direct Pro12 gala nights.

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