Highlights & Pics: Munster v Saracens

24th April 2017 By The Editor

Keith Earls ties to break the tackle of Ashton. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

The result might not have been what we wanted, but the support was more than any team could ask for. Take a look back at Saturday’s Champions Cup semi final where Munster’s memorable European campaign came to an end in front of a #RedWave of over 50,000 supporters.

HIGHLIGHTS: Take another look at Saturday’s semi-final between @MunsterRugby and @Saracens at the @AVIVAStadium #ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/ER6gnnbPKu

— Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) April 24, 2017

Peter O’Mahony and the squad arrive at the Aviva Stadium.
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The guys get settled into the away dressing room, Saracens winning the toss for the home dressing room.
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Eoin and Anne-Marie McCarthy, part of the #RedWave of supporters who made their way to support Munster in Dublin.
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European Rugby Champions Cup Semi-Final, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 22/4/2017
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Munster fans ahead of the game
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Hugh and Robbie Barry with Jim Hayes ready to cheer on Munster!
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Peter O’Mahony and Brad Barritt with referee Romain Poite for the pre-match coin toss.
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CJ Stander takes to the field.
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Under pressure from Chris Ashton, Tyler Bleyendaal has an excellent take in the air.
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Keith Earls ties to break the tackle of Ashton.
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Owen Farrell gave an explemperary display off the tee.
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Another angle of the #RedWave of support.
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The teams take to the field in front of a phenomenal #RedWave of support for Munster!
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Despite the best efforts of Bleyendaal, Chris Wyles scores Saracens’ second try on his 50th European appearance.
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European Rugby Champions Cup Semi-Final, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 22/4/2017
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Munster players dejected at the final whistle
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Players applaud the magnificent support, not just on Saturday but across the campaign also.
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Marcelo Bosch and Owen Farrell celebrate another Champions Cup final.
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A hard defeat to take as an unforgettable European campaign comes to an end. Simon Zebo at the final whistle.
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Munster’s most capped player Donncha O’Callaghan was on commentary duty with BT Sport.
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Duncan Williams with the box-kick.
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CJ Stander fends off Saracens' Michael Rhodes as he breaks from the back of the scrum.

Captain Peter O’Mahony talks in the huddle at full time.

European Rugby Champions Cup Semi-Final, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 22/4/2017
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A view of a line out during the game
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