Connacht Rugby have announced that MacHale Park in Castlebar – the home of Mayo GAA – will host their next United Rugby Championship (URC) interprovincial clash with Munster on Saturday, March 29th (kick-off 2.30).
In what will be a historic sporting occasion for the province, the county of Mayo will host a competitive Connacht fixture for the first time in the professional era, and will provide supporters from all five counties with a unique opportunity to attend a URC fixture in the heart of the province.
Tickets go on general sale on Monday, January 13th, with early access from Friday, January 10th for those who register with Connacht Rugby. MacHale Park currently has a capacity of 25,369.
“This promises to be not only a great occasion for Connacht Rugby supporters but also for the very many people all across the province who love sport more generally, whatever the code,” said Connacht chief executive Willie Ruane.
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“We are very proud to represent the province of Connacht, from the four corners of the five counties, and this fixture provides us with a great opportunity to demonstrate that, in bringing a fixture of this significance out to the heart of the province.
“All the players were absolutely delighted when told the news,” said captain Cian Prendergast. “The opportunity to play in front of a massive home crowd, in the heart of the province, is something to really look forward to. Today’s announcement is a massive boost for what will be a really important game for us, at a crunch time in the season.”
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