Munster Rugby v Gloucester Rugby

Munster Rugby v Gloucester Rugby — Match Day Information SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh — Saturday, 13 December 2025

Munster Rugby v Gloucester Rugby

Investec Champions Cup

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Saturday, 13 December 2025 — Kick-off 5:30pm

<!––>

Tickets

All stand tickets are sold out — limited terrace tickets remain available online.

No cash sales will take place at the stadium. Everyone entering requires a ticket — including U16s.

Have your e-ticket ready on arrival. Ensure your ticket is downloaded from your Ticketmaster account or printed before travelling. Please make sure your phone is charged.

Ticket kiosks in the North and South Stand will be open for queries from 2:30pm.

Get Your Tickets Game Day Ready (SafeTix™)

  1. Sign into your Ticketmaster account: https://am.ticketmaster.com/Munster
  2. Tap into My Events to view your order.
  3. Add your ticket to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
  4. Barcodes will not be visible once added to Apple Wallet.
  5. On match day, tap & go at the gate using NFC or scan the rotating barcode.
  6. If you can’t add to wallet, scan the rotating barcode from your ticket account. Screenshots are not valid.

Mobile Ticket Guide

Stadium Opening

  • Gates open at 3:30pm.
  • Enjoy food, drinks, and pre-match atmosphere.
  • Kick-off: 5:30pm.
  • All stands and terraces open.

Welcome Committee & Fan Experience

Our welcome committee (yellow jackets) will assist with any questions.

MRSC members will distribute flags.

Match programmes available on approach and inside the stadium (€5).

Bars & Food Concessions

A full bar and catering service is available throughout the stadium.

  • Barista coffee & hot chocolate
  • Cakes & crepes
  • Ice cream & candy floss
  • Multiple bars open

Entertainment

  • Emma Nash performs Stand Up and Fight with the Clonmel RFC Male Voice Choir.
  • Brass Monkeys perform pre-match and half-time.
  • MRSC Guard of Honour welcomes the teams.
  • Half-time minis: Estuary RFC, Fermoy RFC, Iveragh Eagles RFC, Galbally RFC.
  • Oscar will meet & greet supporters.

Selfie Wall — Win Flights to Malta

With thanks to FlyShannon.ie, upload a selfie for a chance to win return flights to Malta. Scan the QR code in-stadium or in the programme.

Big Screen

A big screen will be installed at the City End Terrace.

Know Where You’re Going

Stadium opens at 15:30.

  • 101–110: Lower South Stand — Turnstiles A1–A16.
  • 201–212: Premium South — Access via glass doors at either end.
  • 301–312: Upper South — Turnstiles D1–D10.
  • 401–410: North Stand — Turnstiles E1–E10.
  • Blackrock End Terrace: Atlantic Pond side.
  • City End Terrace: City-side; TV screen located here.

Traffic & Travel

Walking

Approx. 25-minute walk from the city centre via Marina Greenway.

Parking

No onsite parking. Garda cordons in place from early afternoon.

  • North Main Street
  • Paul Street
  • Q-Park: City Hall, Grand Parade, St. Finbarr’s
  • APCOA: St. Patrick’s Quay, Merchants Quay, Carroll’s Quay

Shuttle Bus — Black Ash Park & Ride

Free shuttle from 13:30. Show match ticket for free parking. Buses drop at Marquee Road and return post-match from Monahan Road.

Public Buses

Bus Éireann routes 202 and 212 serve the area.

Coaches

Set down/pick up: Boreenmanna Road (near Maxol).

Trains

Kent Station is approx. a 35-minute walk. See Irish Rail for schedules.

Accessible Parking

Ticket holders will receive details for their allocated spaces.

Taxi Drop-off

Drop-off: Victoria Road. Wheelchair taxis: Monahan Road.

Weather

Cloudy with showers — highs of 11°. Dress appropriately; the stadium is open.

Broadcast

Live on Premier Sports.

Post-Match Exit

Please exit via the same route you entered. Follow steward and Garda instructions.

Priority will be given to traffic from Mahon and Ballintemple. Expected attendance: 40,000.

Heading to the Game With Friends or Family?

Transfer tickets in advance so your group can enter independently.

Download / Transfer Tickets — Guide

Results are in for Rebels’ Bounty Draw for December

Rebels’ Bounty Draw – December Results

Cork GAA is delighted to announce the winners of the latest Rebels’ Bounty Draw, celebrating and supporting clubs across the county. Congratulations to all our prize winners, and sincere thanks to every member who continues to back their local club through the draw.

Top Prize Winners

James McGrath of Shamrocks claimed the €100,000 top prize with Draw Number E303, marking a life-changing win for the club and community.

In second place, Fiona O’Reilly (Aghada) won €3,000, while John O’Mahony (Erins Own) claimed the third-place prize of €2,000 with Draw Number A396.

Further Prize Winners

The draw continued with an exciting list of winners right across the county:

  • 4th (€1,000): Kevin Spillane – Douglas (T502)

  • 5th (€1,000): Louise O’Connell – Grenagh (C513)

  • 6th (€1,000): Conor & Mary Daly – Castlehaven (V786)

  • 7th (€500): Orla Ahern – Dungourney (T838)

  • 8th (€500): Michelle Cullinane – Castlemartyr (M898)

  • 9th (€500): Jack O’Brien – Fermoy

  • 10th (€500): Ivan O’Connell – Mallow (M561)

The €250 prize category featured winners from every corner of Cork, including Bandon, St. Catherines, Kilmeen/Kilbree, Bishopstown, Kinsale, Kilbrittain, Ilen Rovers, Killavullen, Midleton, Naomh Abán, Millstreet, Bride Rovers, Clondrohid, Boherbue, Blarney, and more.

From Anne & Michael Doyle of Bandon (I562) to Orla Hallihan of Bride Rovers (J371), a total of twenty-one €250 prizes were awarded, showcasing the depth of support and excitement across our clubs.

Championship Draws 2026

The draws for the 2026 Cork County Championships were completed at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with pairings confirmed from the Premier Senior Hurling Championship right through to the Premier Junior Football Championship.

The event set the stage for another exciting year of club action across the county, with teams now knowing the path they must take in the race for championship honours.

 

 

Gaelic Games F3 Youth AthleticDevelopment Level 1 Course

 

We’re pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for coaches in your club who are interested in learning more about the fundamentals of athleticdevelopment in Gaelic Games.

The Gaelic Games F3 Youth AthleticDevelopment Level 1 Course is an accredited blended learning programme designed to equip coaches with the knowledge and tools to plan and implement age-appropriate athletic developmentfor youth players.

We kindly ask you to inform your club coaches, especially your Club Coaching Officer, about this course.

Course Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 17th Janauary 2026
  • Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
  • Places Available: 25
  • Duration: 6 hours (in-person) + 8 online modules

Course Format:

  • Blended learning: 8 online modules to be completed before the in-person workshop
  • Face-to-face workshop: 6 hours of practical and theoretical sessions
  • Certification: Gaelic Games Certificate of Completion upon full completion of both components

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the Player and Coach Pathway and Gaelic Games Sports Science Framework
  2. Learn the basics of AthleticDevelopment
  3. Support coaches working with F3Youth and T1/T2 stage players
  4. Gain practical tools to physically develop youth players
  5. Access coach-friendly resources for pitch and hall environments

Registration:
Coaches can register for the course by clicking the link below:
👉  https://t.co/hevPImKKP9

Please contact Eoghan at  camps.cork@gaa.ie if you require any further information.

Championship Draws 2026

 

Championship Season 2026 Starts Tuesday!


GAA fans across Cork are gearing up for the official start of the 2026 club championship season! The highly anticipated Cork County Championship Draws will take place this Tuesday night at 6:30 pm ahead of the County Convention.

You will be able to watch below.

📺 How to Watch the Draw

The event will be streamed live on Cork GAA website, allowing supporters and club members across the globe to follow the action as it happens.

✍️ What Competitions are Included?

The draws will encompass all major club championships, setting the groups for the 2026 season across both codes. The draws will include:

Hurling Championships (Co-Op SuperStores Championships)

  • Premier Senior Hurling Championship (The Seán Óg Murphy Cup)

  • Senior A Hurling Championship (The Jim Forbes Cup)

  • Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (The Seamus Long Cup)

  • Intermediate A Hurling Championship (The Paddy Walsh Cup)

  • Premier Junior Hurling Championship (The Jimmy O’Mahony Cup)

  • Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
  • Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship

Football Championships (McCarthy Insurance Group Championships)

  • Premier Senior Football Championship (The Andy Scannell Cup)

  • Senior A Football Championship (The Kevin McTiernan Cup)

  • Premier Intermediate Football Championship (The Billy Long Cup)

  • Intermediate A Football Championship (The Seán Ó Suilleabháin Cup)

  • Premier Junior Football Championship (The Donal Hurley Cup)

  • Junior ‘A’ Football Championship
  • Junior ‘B’ Football Championship