The key Munster-Leinster meeting at Croke Park brought to book

How the 2009 match at GAA HQ unfolded, according to those on the field. 
The key Munster-Leinster meeting at Croke Park brought to book

Munster and Leinster fans filled Croke Park in May 2009. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024 - 07:25
Kieran Shannon

It is literally the most storied game in club rugby history.

Seven of the Munster team that started that Heinken Cup semi-final in Croker went on to write books.

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