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Munster March v Crusaders

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February 1, 2024

Munster Rugby and adidas are inviting supporters to participate in the Munster March this Saturday at 3.45pm ahead of our historic clash against the Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

We want Munster supporters of all ages to walk from the Marina Market on Centre Park Road to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to help raise awareness of the club’s commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action.

Our aim is to halve our overall emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040 or as soon as possible.

A view of last month’s Munster March which took place for the Bayonne match. Photo Credit: Inpho

A key focus of our strategy is to encourage supporters, where possible, to use more sustainable forms of transport – such as walking, cycling, carpooling and public transport, when travelling to our matches.

Using the Ciclogreen App (iOS or Android), supporters can track their participation in the Munster March, collect points, and be entered into a raffle to win a VIP visit to a training session at Munster Rugby’s High Performance Centre at the University of Limerick.

Small steps taken together can mean huge strides forward in the club’s collective ability to affect positive change.

We want as many Munster supporters as possible to march with us.

When and Where?

The Munster March will begin from the fanzone at the Marina Market at 3.45pm on Saturday, February 3rd.

The march will travel to nearby Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the match which kicks off at 5pm.

The Cork Buttery Exchange Band will be leading the march.

Track your participation

For supporters who want to go the extra mile, Munster Rugby and adidas are giving you the chance to win exclusive prizes.

Whether you join us at the start of the march or go direct to Páirc Uí Chaoimh, look for alternatives to typical car journeys from where you live by walking, cycling and using public transport, where possible.

Or, if travelling big distances and from areas with limited travel options, team up with friends to share lifts to fill up the car. Any small changes can make a difference through our collective action.

Track each leg of your journey from the start in the Ciclogreen app for your chance to win. Click here to download the app for android and here for iOS.

Download the Ciclogreen app on your phone (iOS or Android).
To register, select Munster Rugby as your organisation, enter your details to set up your account, and add the code: adidasMunsterMarch
Join one of the challenges and register your journey to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on matchday to win fantastic prizes.

* Please note, if you cannot take part in the Munster March, you can still use the app to track your journey to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to be in with a chance of winning prizes.

Munster’s commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action

Munster Rugby recently released an environmental impact and sustainability report having signed up to the UN Sports For Climate Action Framework.

To find out more about Munster Rugby’s Sustainability journey, please click here.

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Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to take on Emirates Lions tomorrow at Emirates Airline Park in Round 2 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. (KO: 11.55AM)

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