Английская Википедия:2012–13 Munster Rugby season

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The 2012–13 Munster Rugby season was Munster's twelfth season competing in the Pro12, alongside which they also competed in the Heineken Cup. It was Rob Penney's first season as head coach.

Summary

Munster were drawn in pool 1 for the 2012–13 Heineken Cup, alongside Scottish Pro12 rivals and semi-finals of the previous seasons competition Edinburgh, English Premiership side Saracens and French Top 14 side Racing Métro 92. Hew head coach Rob Penney appointed Doug Howlett as the new squad captain ahead of the 2012–13 season. Munster opened their Heineken Cup campaign with a 22–17 away defeat against Racing Métro 92 on 13 October 2012. 8 days later, Munster won 33–0 in their round 2 home fixture against Edinburgh. In the December back-to-backs against Saracens in rounds 3 and 4, Munster won 15–9 at home, before being defeated 19–13 away. Munster won 26–17 away from home against Edinburgh on 13 January 2013. One week later, Munster beat Racing Métro 92 29–6 at home to secure the second 'best runner-up' spot and advance to the tournament knockout stage. In their quarter-final against English team Harlequins on 7 April 2013, Munster produced an immense performance, captained by Paul O'Connell in the absence of Doug Howlett, to win 18–12 away from home. In the semi-final on 27 April 2018, Munster were beaten 16–10 by French side Clermont, despite a gallant effort in the second half in the Stade de la Mosson. The match turned out to by club legend Ronan O'Gara's final appearance for Munster, as he announced his retirement from rugby a few weeks later. Squad captain and another club legend, Doug Howlett, was forced to retire after a shoulder injury suffered against Glasgow Warriors in March 2013. Munster finished 6th in the 2012–13 Pro12 regular season with 11 wins, 10 defeats and 1 draw, missing out on the play-offs.

2012–13 Playing Squad

Players in

• Шаблон:Flagicon Sean Dougall from Шаблон:Flagicon Rotherham Titans
• Шаблон:Flagicon James Downey from Шаблон:Flagicon Northampton Saints
• Шаблон:Flagicon Casey Laulala from Шаблон:Flagicon Cardiff Blues
• Шаблон:Flagicon CJ Stander from Шаблон:Flagicon Blue Bulls / Bulls
• Шаблон:Flagicon Christy Condon from Шаблон:Flagicon Dolphin
• Шаблон:Flagicon Barry O'Mahony from Шаблон:Flagicon Clontarf
• Шаблон:Flagicon Alan Cotter promoted from Academy
• Шаблон:Flagicon JJ Hanrahan promoted from Academy
• Шаблон:Flagicon Luke O'Dea promoted from Academy
• Шаблон:Flagicon Dave O'Callaghan promoted from Academy
• Шаблон:Flagicon Cathal Sheridan promoted from Academy

Players out

• Шаблон:Flagicon Lifeimi Mafi to Шаблон:Flagicon Perpignan
• Шаблон:Flagicon Tomás O'Leary to Шаблон:Flagicon London Irish
• Шаблон:Flagicon Denis Fogarty to Шаблон:Flagicon Aurillac
• Шаблон:Flagicon Jerry Flannery retired
• Шаблон:Flagicon Mick O'Driscoll retired
• Шаблон:Flagicon Denis Leamy retired
• Шаблон:Flagicon David Wallace retired
• Шаблон:Flagicon John Hayes retired
• Шаблон:Flagicon Darragh Hurley retired
• Шаблон:Flagicon Tom Gleeson released
• Шаблон:Flagicon Declan Cusack released
• Шаблон:Flagicon Peter Borlase released

2012–13 Heineken Cup

Pool 1

Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	Diff	TF	TA	TB	LB	Pts
Шаблон:Flagicon Saracens [4]	6	5	0	1	180	76	+104	15	6	2	1	23
Шаблон:Flagicon Munster [8]	6	4	0	2	133	73	+60	14	4	2	2	20
Шаблон:Flagicon Racing Métro	6	3	0	3	103	125	−22	7	11	0	0	12
Шаблон:Flagicon Edinburgh	6	0	0	6	36	178	−142	3	18	0	0	0

External links

• 2012–13 Munster Rugby season official site