Thomond Park unplayable until mid October

Following the vandalism of Thomond Park yesterday, which severely damaged the pitch, it was determined this afternoon that the surface would remain unplayable until October 22.

All scheduled games for Thomond Park during this period are to be moved to alternative venues.

The Irish Rugby Football Union and Munster Branch today expressed their total disbelief and condemnation of the random act of vandalism and said they would ensure that the Thomond Park pitch was reopened as soon as possible.

Hundreds of holes were dug in the pitch sometime between 4pm and 6pm yesterday by at least two people, reported to have been dressed in hooded tops.

The motive for the vandalism is not known.