Leinster vs Munster | Guinness PRO14 Final 2021
The official matchday programme of the Guinness Pro14 Final 2021
Leinster vs Munster
27th March 2021 | RDS Arena
The official matchday programme of the Guinness Pro14 Final 2021
Leinster vs Munster
27th March 2021 | RDS Arena
FINAL LEINSTER V MUNSTER GUINNESS WELCOME The 2020/2021 GUINNESS PRO14 season will come to a thrilling conclusion today, with a monumental encounter in store. It has been another epic season of rugby and has served as a glimmer of hope during these trying times. It is a pleasure to welcome both Leinster and Munster to the RDS for this eagerly anticipated final. This all-Ireland showdown pits two great provinces against each other, and will no doubt be full of passion and excitement as both teams vie for the hugely coveted GUINNESS PRO14 crown. This season has not been without its challenges. Teams have lined out in front of empty stadia since Round 1 kicked off back in October, and while the roar of the crowd may have been missing this season, we remain hopeful that we will hear it once again very soon. We hope that wherever all the fans have been watching from, they were able to enjoy the magic of the GUINNESS PRO14. We’d like to send a massive congratulations to all involved in the smooth running of this 2020/ 2021 season. This interprovincial clash will be the third time Leinster and Munster have gone head-to-head in the decider. In 2001, it was Leinster who came out on top at Lansdowne Road while Munster were the victors in 2011 at Thomond Park. Leo Cullen’s Leinster are looking for their fourth straight GUINNESS PRO14 title, and eighth overall. The Munstermen are hoping to stop them in their tracks and claim their fourth title overall – and their first TO THE FANS OF BOTH LEINSTER AND MUNSTER, WHEREVER YOU ARE WATCHING FROM, WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS GUINNESS PRO14 FINAL. since 2011. While the recent record between the two old rivals is heavily swayed in Leinster’s favour, Munster will be invigorated by the return of their talisman, Joey Carbery in recent weeks. We are sure every Irish rugby fan has been delighted to see him take to the field once again after such a long absence. Congratulations to both teams on reaching the final here today, we have no doubt that you will do your provinces proud and provide a fantastic spectacle for us all. To the fans of both Leinster and Munster, wherever you are watching from, we hope you enjoy this GUINNESS PRO14 final, as yet another historic chapter on one of rugby’s biggest rivalries is written. Oliver Loomes, Managing Director | DIAGEO IRELAND ENJOY THE GUINNESS PRO 14 FINAL 27|03|21 RDS ARENA | DUBLIN 5
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FINAL LEINSTER V MUNSTER<br />
GUINNESS<br />
WELCOME<br />
The 2020/<strong>2021</strong> GUINNESS <strong>PRO14</strong><br />
season will come to a thrilling<br />
conclusion today, with a monumental<br />
encounter in store. It has been<br />
another epic season of rugby and has<br />
served as a glimmer of hope during<br />
these trying times. It is a pleasure<br />
to welcome both <strong>Leinster</strong> and<br />
<strong>Munster</strong> to the RDS for this eagerly<br />
anticipated final. This all-Ireland<br />
showdown pits two great provinces<br />
against each other, and will no doubt<br />
be full of passion and excitement<br />
as both teams vie for the hugely<br />
coveted GUINNESS <strong>PRO14</strong> crown.<br />
This season has not been without its<br />
challenges. Teams have lined out in<br />
front of empty stadia since Round 1<br />
kicked off back in October, and while<br />
the roar of the crowd may have been<br />
missing this season, we remain hopeful<br />
that we will hear it once again very<br />
soon. We hope that wherever all the<br />
fans have been watching from, they<br />
were able to enjoy the magic of the<br />
GUINNESS <strong>PRO14</strong>. We’d like to send a<br />
massive congratulations to all involved<br />
in the smooth running of this 2020/<br />
<strong>2021</strong> season.<br />
This interprovincial clash will be the<br />
third time <strong>Leinster</strong> and <strong>Munster</strong> have<br />
gone head-to-head in the decider.<br />
In 2001, it was <strong>Leinster</strong> who came<br />
out on top at Lansdowne Road while<br />
<strong>Munster</strong> were the victors in 2011 at<br />
Thomond Park. Leo Cullen’s <strong>Leinster</strong><br />
are looking for their fourth straight<br />
GUINNESS <strong>PRO14</strong> title, and eighth<br />
overall. The <strong>Munster</strong>men are hoping<br />
to stop them in their tracks and claim<br />
their fourth title overall – and their first<br />
TO THE<br />
FANS OF<br />
BOTH<br />
LEINSTER<br />
AND<br />
MUNSTER,<br />
WHEREVER<br />
YOU ARE<br />
WATCHING<br />
FROM, WE<br />
HOPE YOU<br />
ENJOY THIS<br />
GUINNESS<br />
<strong>PRO14</strong><br />
FINAL.<br />
since 2011. While the recent record<br />
between the two old rivals is heavily<br />
swayed in <strong>Leinster</strong>’s favour, <strong>Munster</strong><br />
will be invigorated by the return of<br />
their talisman, Joey Carbery in recent<br />
weeks. We are sure every Irish rugby<br />
fan has been delighted to see him take<br />
to the field once again after such a<br />
long absence.<br />
Congratulations to both teams on<br />
reaching the final here today, we<br />
have no doubt that you will do<br />
your provinces proud and provide a<br />
fantastic spectacle for us all. To the<br />
fans of both <strong>Leinster</strong> and <strong>Munster</strong>,<br />
wherever you are watching from, we<br />
hope you enjoy this GUINNESS <strong>PRO14</strong><br />
final, as yet another historic chapter<br />
on one of rugby’s biggest rivalries is<br />
written.<br />
Oliver Loomes,<br />
Managing Director | DIAGEO IRELAND<br />
ENJOY THE GUINNESS PRO 14 FINAL<br />
27|03|21 RDS ARENA | DUBLIN 5
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