This is a Munster Official Canterbury short sleeved Rugby Union Shirt from the 2003/04 season
CONDITION - Shirt is in very good condition
CONDITION DETAILS - Colours are good. The sponsor print is excellent with just slight fading. Some light bobbling on the front and back
SIZE - Adults Small.
Armpit to armpit 21 inches/ 53cm. Top of shoulder to bottom of the shirt 27 inches/ 68cm.
Please check the measurements as sizes from previous periods can be different to todays standard sizes.
MADE - by Canterbury of 55% cotton, 45% polyester
DETAIL - Shirt from the season when Munster came a disappointing 7th in the Celtic League and lost to Wasps in the semi final of the Heineken Cup. That particular game has been billed as one of the best Heineken Cup matches of all time
PLAYERS - included Foley, O'Connell, Stringer, O'Callaghan, O'Gara
VIDEO - Anthony Foley RIP scoring v Wasps
HISTORY - Munster Rugby is a professional rugby union team based in the province of Munster, Ireland. The team was founded in 1879, and over the years, it has become one of the most successful rugby clubs in the world.
In the early years, Munster Rugby was a club team made up of players from different schools and clubs in the province of Munster. The team played in local competitions and developed a reputation for their hard-nosed, physical style of play.
In the 1970s, Munster Rugby began to establish itself as a major force in Irish rugby. The team won its first Munster Senior Cup in 1973, and went on to win several more over the following years. In 1978, Munster reached the final of the All-Ireland Cup, but lost to Wanderers.
The 1980s were a successful decade for Munster Rugby. The team won the Munster Senior Cup in 1981, and went on to win it five more times over the course of the decade. Munster also won the All-Ireland Cup in 1980 and 1981.
In the 1990s, Munster Rugby began to make a name for itself on the international stage. The team won the Celtic Cup in 1993 and 1994, and reached the final of the European Cup in 1999, but lost to Ulster.
The 2000s were the most successful decade in the history of Munster Rugby. The team won its first European Cup in 2006, beating Biarritz in the final. They repeated the feat in 2008, beating Toulouse in the final. In addition to their European success, Munster also won the Celtic League in 2003, 2009, and 2011.
Munster Rugby continues to be one of the top rugby clubs in the world. The team has won multiple domestic and international titles, and has produced many great players who have gone on to play for the Irish national team. Munster Rugby also has a passionate fan base, with supporters traveling from all over the world to watch their team play at Thomond Park in Limerick.
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