Munster share plans for new centre of excellence

Munster have shared details for a planned centre of excellence in Rosbrien, Co Limerick.

The province has submitted a planning application to Limerick City and County Council for the development of the new sports facility.

It would be primarily for Munster's underage and development sides, while also being available for local clubs, schools and community groups to use.

The facility would include an indoor full-size pitch, floodlit artificial and grass pitches, a gym and a clubhouse. The proposal also makes provision for an amenity walkway and greenspace.

Munster currently has a base at the High Performance Centre in the University of Limerick and is progressing with a Centre of Excellence at Musgrave Park, with work to commence later this year.

Last year Munster also partnered with Fethard Town Park in establishing a Regional Centre of Excellence.

Now they are hoping to further enhance their infrastructure, with Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan commenting: "This is an ongoing strategic objective of ours and we believe a facility such as this, in the heartland of Limerick, will hugely benefit the local clubs and schools and ensure young people have access to world class facilities.

"The plans we are submitting will not only benefit rugby, but this development will also improve the sporting and recreational facilities available to the surrounding community and we are hopeful of a positive planning outcome."