Rugby: Judgement day for McRae

WHEN one reflects on 2003 most people’s thoughts and images focus on the Rugby World Cup.

But for me, the highlight was witnessing Munster's historic victory over Gloucester in Thomond Park in what has since become known as the "Miracle Match."

While Munster's dreams of Heineken Cup success were once more shattered on the green fields of France against Toulouse, the 33 6 defeat of the Zurich Premiership leaders was a phenomenal achievement.

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