Tipperary played its part in Munster's great rugby victory in Cape Town
Munster end 12-year wait for trophy
Tipperary was well represented in Munster’s great victory over Stormers in the final of the BKT United Rugby Championship in Cape Town, South Africa last Saturday.
The Munster coach is Denis Leamy, from Cashel while Diarmuid Barron, from New Inn, scored a ninth minute try in the 19-14 win.
Above: Denis Leamy and Ben Healy show their delight in Cape Town. Picture: Bridget Delaney
John Hodnett’s try four minutes from time secured a fourth title for Munster in coach Graham Rowntree's first season in charge.
It was a deserved success, after they dominated possession on a heavy pitch in front of 55,000 fans at DHL Stadium, including many who made the long journey to support Munster.
The squad received a rapturous welcome from thousands of supporters at the homecoming reception at Thomond Park on Monday evening.