The Fields of Athenry was heard during today's Champions Cup final

Munster and Leinster lost out in the Champions Cup semi-finals, but it seems plenty of fans made the trip to Edinburgh regardless.

The Fields of Athenry was heard during today's Champions Cup final
Sat, 13 May, 2017 - 22:52
Stephen Barry

Munster and Leinster lost out in the Champions Cup semi-finals, but it seems plenty of fans made the trip to Edinburgh regardless, writes Stephen Barry.

Murrayfield was far from full for the showcase of European club rugby, with 55,272 people showing up in the 67,800-seater stadium.

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