Munchin’s coach praises charges after ‘heartbreaking’ defeat

St Munchin’s forwards coach Ger Burke was only thinking of the crestfallen players when he described yesterday’s Avonmore Supermilk Munster Senior Schools Cup final defeat to Rockwell as “heartbreaking, absolutely heartbreaking”.

“They didn’t deserve to lose, they didn’t deserve this, I honestly thought this was going to be our year,” he said.

“They’re a superb bunch of guys and my heart is breaking for them. Don’t get me wrong, Rockwell are a fabulous side, well coached, great individuals and they play great rugby, but I couldn’t have asked for any more.