Musgrave Park the only Irish option for Munster

MUSGRAVE PARK in Cork is the only Irish venue being considered by Munster rugby bosses for a potential ‘home’ quarter-final in the Heineken Cup.

The announcement came just hours after GAA president Nickey Brennan ruled out the possibility of either the European champions or Leinster availing of Croke Park or any other GAA stadium.

An official statement from Munster Rugby confirmed that the Cork venue is the only Irish ground in the frame, adding: “Preliminary discussions have been held with the stadium directors of venues in Britain but a final decision must await the outcome of Munster’s final Pool Four game with Leicester Tigers. Munster Rugby fully understands the GAA’s policy for the non-availability of their stadia.”