Munster will play the Crusaders in a novel fixture next February

The inaugural 'Clash of Champions' between Munster and the Crusaders, the Super Rugby champions, is scheduled to take place in 2024. Crusaders vs Munster Rugby

The New Zealand team, headquartered in Canterbury, defeated the Chiefs in Waikato over the weekend to win their seventh straight Super Rugby title.

It was confirmed this morning that they would play Munster, the URC winners, on February 3rd of the following year.

Although it is uncommon for club teams from the northern and southern hemispheres to play each other, the Gallagher Premiership and the URC expressed support for the notion of a Rugby Club World Cup last year.

Rob Penney, the new head coach of the Crusaders, will be making a return visit to his old haunts for the match in February 2024. The New Zealander coached Munster from 2012 to 2014. Penney will take over as the All Blacks coach following the World Cup, succeeding the phenomenally successful Scott Robertson.

We are delighted to welcome the Super Rugby champions to Munster, hosting a groundbreaking fixture against the Crusaders,said Ian Flanagan, CEO of Munster Rugby.

We hold a proud and rich history of playing touring sides and I've no doubt next February's game will be a special occasion for all involved.

The Crusaders are thrilled to be coming over to Ireland and the UK to face some stiff competition away from home," stated Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge.

NZ and Australian clubs have been working on the World Club Competition for years, so when an opportunity for Super teams to play Northern Hemisphere counterparts came up, it was just too good to pass up, Mansbridge stated.

Munster is especially tough competition since they have a reputation of giving visiting teams a difficult time. Additionally, Rob Penney, our new head coach, coached there, so that's a bonus, Mansbridge added.

More News :: Crusaders vs Bristol Bears Rugby Live

Details on the Munster site and tickets will be released soon. 

Munster will play at Crusaders In ‘Clash Of The Champions’

Munster celebrate with the URC trophy following their final victory over the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

On Saturday, February 3 at 5 p.m., Munster Crusaders Rugby will play a world-first "Clash of the Champions" match that promises to make history in 2024.

Last Saturday in Waikato, the New Zealand team won their eighth straight Super Rugby Pacific Championship, defeating the Chiefs 25–20 to keep the trophy.

With 14 titles under their belt, they are the most successful team in the competition's history and are well-known throughout the globe for their track record of brilliance and achievement.

It will be the first-ever meeting between the defending URC and Super Rugby champions after Munster's recent victory in the BKT United Rugby Championship in Cape Town.

As the new Crusaders manager starting in 2024, Rob Penney, a former head coach of Munster, has already been announced. As part of their preseason campaign, the team will go abroad for the first time to play Bristol Bears and Munster.

Ian Flanagan, CEO of Munster Rugby, said: "We are excited to have the Super Rugby champions play a historic match against the Crusaders here in Munster.

Our team has a long and illustrious history of hosting visiting teams, so I'm sure that the game in February of next year will be a memorable event for everyone.

CEO of the Crusaders Colin Mansbridge stated: "The Crusaders are excited to be travelling to Ireland and the UK to play some tough competition away from home.

Since Australian and New Zealand clubs have been working on the World Club tournament for years, it was impossible to pass up the chance for Super teams to face their counterparts in the northern hemisphere.

More News :: Crusaders Rugby Today

Munster present especially difficult competition since they have a reputation of giving touring sides a difficult time. Additionally, Rob Penney, our new head coach, coached there, so there's that extra link.

Details on the Munster site and tickets will be released soon. Members of the Munster Rugby Supporters Club will receive direct communication about a presale. Purchase a season ticket for Munster Rugby here.