18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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Tickets for the grand final between Munster and Leinster are on sale now through the Munster rugby clubs and Munster Rugby Supporters Club - with prices remaining the same for the fans as in the play-offs
Any remaining tickets will go on public sale on Thursday, May 19. Public tickets will be available from the following sources next week:
• www.munsterrugby.ie
• Thomond Park Stadium Ticket Office - +353 (0) 61421103
• Munster Rugby Ticket Office Tramore Road, Cork
• Munster Rugby Stores in Limerick and Cork
• Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
• Ticketmaster 24-hour ticket hotline - +353 (0) 818 719 300
Tickets will be priced at:
Category A (Stand) - €40
Category B (Stand) - €30
Adult Terrace - €20
Junior Terrace* - €10
Family Terrace (2+2)* - €40
Adult & Child Cat B* - €40
Following the distribution of their allocation, Leinster's grand final tickets are now sale to Leinster Season Ticket holders and will be going on public sale at 10am on Monday, May 16.
For further details on the availability of tickets from Leinster Rugby, please click here.