Fixtures for 2012-2013

ummm, wrote: I doubt it works like that to be honest. It's probably not possible to ensure all A teams that are playing at the same time would be at home when the seniors are away, there are so many different things at play.

The ERC decision takes a while, lots of TV schedule horse trading to be done.

Munster have just confirmed we WILL be travelling to Cork. Absolutely shitty way to treat Connacht fans.

ummm, wrote: Munster have just confirmed we WILL be travelling to Cork. Absolutely shitty way to treat Connacht fans.

I'd be in favour of that except for we'd be mistreating our own ST holders on top of getting out own back. And we need the cash from a Sportsground full house more than they need the cash from a Musgrave Park match. They have us where they want us.

If we want to show our displeasure we simply refuse to travel.

2011/12 21,030.... TP
2010/11 19,835... TP
2009/10 25,291... TP
2008/09 26,043... TP
2007/08 musgrave park 6,125...

I WENT in 10/11 and here were plenty of connacht fans, and from watching tv in 11/12 there were also a good bunch there. this leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Also, moving the game to Sligo would be shooting ourselves in the foot, it's the Christmas holiday home game.

ummm, wrote: Munster have just confirmed we WILL be travelling to Cork. Absolutely shitty way to treat Connacht fans.

A sizeable chunk of Connacht fans would be easier to hear in a smaller venue, for sure.

On the question of their Musgrave record, it's not looking good for us. They haven't lost in Musgrave since the 2007/08 season.

They only play 4 or so games a year in Cork, and of course because they're the low interest games Munster are usually far too strong, so it makes sense that they have a good record. The losses in 2007/08 were to Blues, Leinster and Warriors, who they'd normally play in Thomond, but that year it was being rebuilt.

We've only played in Musgrave three times in the history of the Magners/Pro12, two losses and one high scoring 27-27 draw

In munster branches defence they were under huge pressure to up the quality of the games on offer in cork.

Attendances were poor there last season in a venue they should fill.

I suppose its a compliment in some ways and i knows the cork fans are happy to have you on their fixtures.

rossie wrote: In munster branches defence they were under huge pressure to up the quality of the games on offer in cork.

Attendances were poor there last season in a venue they should fill.

I suppose its a compliment in some ways and i knows the cork fans are happy to have you on their fixtures.

Ah I don't see this as a major issue. First of all the game is about 8 months away which is a long time in whats going to be a long season.

Its not like its on in the Antartic. Cork is a bit further but its not a huge journey.

If we're going well there'll be a decent travelling support, if we're not people will watch it on the telly.

The only objection I'd have is if the game got fixed for Friday.

Its not up to us how Munster run their business. Munster have to throw the odd bone to their main population centre and justify the expense in upgrading Musgrave Park.

The Cork lads are hard to deal with and don't need any encouragement to go throwing all the toys out of the pram so I'd say Munster have made the right move here.