Munster open PRO12 campaign at Musgrave against Dragons

Reigning champions Munster will launch their RaboDirect PRO12 campaign at Musgrave Park in the opening weekend of the newly named competition.

Round 1 sees the team that haven’t lost a RaboDirect PRO12 game in Cork for three years and 11 games (18-21 v Glasgow Warriors on May 10, 2008) tackle Welsh rivals Newport Gwent Dragons as the season kicks-off on Friday, September 2.