2012–13 Munster Rugby season
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| ground = Thomond Park (Capacity: 26,500)
Musgrave Park (Capacity: 8,500)
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| chief executive = Garrett Fitzgerald
| coach = Rob Penney
| captain = Doug Howlett
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| league = Pro12
| season = 2012–13
| position = 6th
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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.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/06/12/heineken-cup-pool-draw/|title=Heineken Cup Pool Draw|date=12 June 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920074214/https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/06/12/heineken-cup-pool-draw/|url-status=live}} Hew head coach Rob Penney{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/07/16/penney-and-mannix-in/|title=Penney and Mannix In|date=16 July 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919135408/https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/07/16/penney-and-mannix-in/|url-status=live}} appointed Doug Howlett as the new squad captain ahead of the 2012–13 season.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/08/24/doug-howlett-named-squad-captain/|title=Doug Howlett Named Squad Captain|date=24 August 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920021700/https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/08/24/doug-howlett-named-squad-captain/|url-status=live}} Munster opened their Heineken Cup campaign with a 22–17 away defeat against Racing Métro 92 on 13 October 2012.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/defeat-snatched-from-the-jaws-of-victory|title=Defeat Snatched From The Jaws Of Victory ?|date=14 October 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920060236/https://munsterrugby.ie/report/defeat-snatched-from-the-jaws-of-victory|url-status=live}} 8 days later, Munster won 33–0 in their round 2 home fixture against Edinburgh.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/end-game-earns-bonus|title=End Game Earns Bonus|date=22 October 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920072709/https://munsterrugby.ie/report/end-game-earns-bonus|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-show-their-gritty-side-2|title=Munster Show Their Gritty Side|date=10 December 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127174840/https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-show-their-gritty-side-2|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-lose-after-epic-battle|title=Munster Lose After Epic Battle|date=17 December 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127133520/https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-lose-after-epic-battle|url-status=live}} Munster won 26–17 away from home against Edinburgh on 13 January 2013.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-win-in-murrayfield-2|title=Munster Win In Murrayfield|date=13 January 2013|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920014653/https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-win-in-murrayfield-2|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-go-through|title=Munster Go Through|date=21 January 2013|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919235555/https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-go-through|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/alone-they-stand|title=Alone They Stand|date=8 April 2013|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127164452/https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/alone-they-stand|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-lose-a-game-of-two-halves|title=Munster Lose A Game Of Two Halves|date=28 April 2018|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=18 September 2018|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127171127/https://www.munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-lose-a-game-of-two-halves|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/2013/05/18/ogara-calls-time-on-outstanding-career-2/|title=O'Gara Calls Time On Outstanding Career|date=18 May 2013|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=18 September 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919171523/https://munsterrugby.ie/2013/05/18/ogara-calls-time-on-outstanding-career-2/|url-status=dead}} Squad captain and another club legend, Doug Howlett, was forced to retire after a shoulder injury suffered against Glasgow Warriors in March 2013.{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/2013/05/14/injury-forces-howlett-to-retire/|title=Injury Forces Howlett To Retire|date=14 May 2013|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920061741/https://munsterrugby.ie/2013/05/14/injury-forces-howlett-to-retire/|url-status=live}} 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
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=Players in=
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Sean Dougall from {{flagicon|ENG}} Rotherham Titans{{cite news|url=https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/06/27/comings-n-goings/|title=Comings n Goings|date=27 June 2012|work=Munster Rugby|access-date=19 September 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919211018/https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/06/27/comings-n-goings/|url-status=live}}
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} James Downey from {{flagicon|ENG}} Northampton Saints
- {{flagicon|NZL}} Casey Laulala from {{flagicon|WAL}} Cardiff Blues
- {{flagicon|RSA}} CJ Stander from {{flagicon|RSA}} Blue Bulls / Bulls
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Christy Condon from {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Dolphin
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Barry O'Mahony from {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Clontarf
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Alan Cotter promoted from Academy
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} JJ Hanrahan promoted from Academy
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Luke O'Dea promoted from Academy
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Dave O'Callaghan promoted from Academy
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Cathal Sheridan promoted from Academy
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=Players out=
- {{flagicon|NZL}} Lifeimi Mafi to {{flagicon|FRA}} Perpignan
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Tomás O'Leary to {{flagicon|ENG}} London Irish
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Denis Fogarty to {{flagicon|FRA}} Aurillac
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Jerry Flannery retired
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Mick O'Driscoll retired
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Denis Leamy retired
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} David Wallace retired
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} John Hayes retired
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Darragh Hurley retired
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Tom Gleeson released
- {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Declan Cusack released
- {{flagicon|NZL}} Peter Borlase released
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{{Rugby squad start}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=HK | name=Seán Henry}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=HK | name=Mike Sherry}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=HK | name=Damien Varley}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=PR | name=Stephen Archer}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=RSA| natvar=rugby | pos=PR | name=BJ Botha}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=PR | name=Christy Condon}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=PR | name=Alan Cotter}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=PR | name=Marcus Horan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=PR | name=Dave Kilcoyne}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=RSA| natvar=rugby | pos=PR | name=Wian du Preez}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=PR | name=John Ryan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=LK | name=Dave Foley}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=LK | name=Ian Nagle}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=LK | name=Donncha O'Callaghan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=LK | name=Paul O'Connell}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=LK | name=Donnacha Ryan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FL | name=Sean Dougall}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FL | name=Billy Holland}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FL | name=Tommy O'Donnell}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FL | name=Barry O'Mahony}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FL | name=Peter O'Mahony}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FL | name=Niall Ronan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=N8 | name=Paddy Butler}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=N8 | name=James Coughlan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=RSA | natvar=rugby | pos=N8 | name=CJ Stander}}
{{Rugby squad mid}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=SH | name=Conor Murray}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=SH | name=Cathal Sheridan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=SH | name=Peter Stringer}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=SH | name=Duncan Williams}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FH | name=Scott Deasy}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FH | name=JJ Hanrahan}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FH | name=Ian Keatley}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FH | name=Ronan O'Gara}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=CE | name=Danny Barnes}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=CE | name=Ivan Dineen}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=CE | name=James Downey}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=NZL | natvar=rugby | pos=CE | name=Casey Laulala}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=WG | name=Keith Earls}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=NZL | natvar=rugby | pos=WG | name=Doug Howlett| other = c}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=WG | name=Johne Murphy}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=WG | name=Luke O'Dea}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=WG | name=Simon Zebo}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FB | name=Denis Hurley}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FB | name=Felix Jones}}
{{rugby squad player | nat=Ireland|natvar=rugby union | pos=FB | name=Seán Scanlon}}
{{Rugby squad end}}
Pre-season
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|date = 10 August 2012
|time =
|home = La Rochelle {{flagicon|FRA}}
|score = 31–7
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Stade Marcel-Deflandre
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{{Rugbybox
|date = 17 August 2012
|time =
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 24–9
|away = {{flagicon|ENG}} Bristol
|stadium = Musgrave Park
|attendance =
|referee =
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 24 August 2012
|time =
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 10–34
|away = {{flagicon|ENG}} London Irish
|stadium = Musgrave Park
|attendance =
|referee =
}}
2012–13 Pro12
{{main article|2012–13 Pro12}}
{{2012–13 Pro12 league table}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 1 September 2012
|time = 20:00
|home = Edinburgh {{flagicon|SCO}}
|score = 18–23
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Murrayfield
|attendance = 4,050
|referee = Leighton Hodges (WRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 7 September 2012
|time = 20:00
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 19–6
|away = {{flagicon|ITA}} Treviso
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 15,642
|referee = Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 14 September 2012
|time = 19:05
|home = Ulster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 20–19
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Ravenhill
|attendance = 10,397
|referee = Alain Rolland (IRFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 22 September 2012
|time = 20:00
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 33–13
|away = {{flagicon|WAL}} Newport Gwent Dragons
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 15,064
|referee = Marius Mitrea (FIR)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 29 September 2012
|time = 18:30
|home = Ospreys {{flagicon|WAL}}
|score = 30–15
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Liberty Stadium
|attendance = 8,652
|referee = Dudley Phillips (IRFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 6 October 2012
|time = 18:30
|home = Leinster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 30–21
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Aviva Stadium
|attendance = 46,280
|referee = Leighton Hodges (WRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 26 October 2012
|time = 19:45
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 29–3
|away = {{flagicon|ITA}} Zebre
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 14,738
|referee = Neil Hennessy (WRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 2 November 2012
|time = 19:05
|home = Cardiff Blues {{flagicon|WAL}}
|score = 18–24
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Cardiff Arms Park
|attendance = 8,064
|referee = Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 25 November 2012
|time = 17:15
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 6–13
|away = {{flagicon|WAL}} Scarlets
|stadium = Musgrave Park
|attendance = 6,219
|referee = Laurent Cardona (FFR)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 22 December 2012
|time = 17:15
|home = Connacht {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 12–16
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Galway Sportsgrounds
|attendance = 7,789
|referee = Dudley Phillips (IRFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 29 December 2012
|time = 17:30
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 24–10
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Ulster
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 23,587
|referee = Alain Rolland (IRFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 5 January 2013
|time = 19:30
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 6–17
|away = {{flagicon|WAL}} Cardiff Blues
|stadium = Musgrave Park
|attendance = 8,874
|referee = Nigel Owens (WRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 9 February 2013
|time = 19:45
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 30–3
|away = {{flagicon|SCO}} Edinburgh
|stadium = Musgrave Park
|attendance = 7,241
|referee =
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 16 February 2013
|time = 18:30
|home = Scarlets {{flagicon|WAL}}
|score = 18–10
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Parc y Scarlets
|attendance = 7,124
|referee = Dudley Phillips (IRFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 24 February 2013
|time = 15:00
|home = Treviso {{flagicon|ITA}}
|score = 34–10
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Stadio Comunale di Monigo
|attendance = 2,200
|referee = Neil Paterson (SRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 2 March 2013
|time = 18:30
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 13–13
|away = {{flagicon|WAL}} Ospreys
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 17,748
|referee = Nigel Owens (WRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 23 March 2013
|time = 17:45
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 22–0
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Connacht
|stadium = Musgrave Park
|attendance = 8,203
|referee = Alain Rolland (IRFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 29 March 2013
|time = 20:05
|home = Glasgow Warriors {{flagicon|SCO}}
|score = 51–25
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Scotstoun Stadium
|attendance = 5,692
|referee = Leighton Hodges (WRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 13 April 2013
|time = 18:30
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 16–22
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Leinster
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 23,037
|referee = Nigel Owens (WRU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 19 April 2013
|time = 19:00
|home = Newport Gwent Dragons {{flagicon|WAL}}
|score = 30–24
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Rodney Parade
|attendance = 7,523
|referee = Claudio Blessano (FIR)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 3 May 2013
|time = 19:45
|home = Zebre {{flagicon|ITA}}
|score = 25–27
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
|attendance = 2,500
|referee = Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
}}
2012–13 Heineken Cup
{{main article|2012–13 Heineken Cup}}
=Pool 1=
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!width="20"|P !width="20"|W !width="20"|D !width="20"|L !width="20"|PF !width="20"|PA !width="20"|Diff !width="20"|TF !width="20"|TA !width="20"|TB !width="20"|LB !width="20"|Pts | |||||||||||
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| bgcolor="#ccffcc"
|align=left|{{flagicon|ENG}} Saracens [4] | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 76 | +104 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| bgcolor="#ccffcc"
|align=left|{{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster [8] | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 133 | 73 | +60 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Racing Métro
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 103 | 125 | −22 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| align=left|{{flagicon|SCO}} Edinburgh
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 178 | −142 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
{{Rugbybox
|date = 13 October 2012
|time = 14:35
|home = Racing Métro 92 {{flagicon|FRA}}
|score = 22–17
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Stade de France
|attendance = 21,102
|referee = Greg Garner (RFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 21 October 2012
|time = 12:45
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 33–0
|away = {{flagicon|SCO}} Edinburgh
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 22,146
|referee = Wayne Barnes (RFU)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 8 December 2012
|time = 18:00
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 15–9
|away = {{flagicon|ENG}} Saracens
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 25,600
|referee = Pascal Gaüzère (FFR)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 16 December 2012
|time = 15:00
|home = Saracens {{flagicon|ENG}}
|score = 19–13
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Vicarage Road
|attendance = 15,288
|referee = Pascal Gaüzère (FFR)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 13 January 2013
|time = 12:45
|home = Edinburgh {{flagicon|SCO}}
|score = 17–26
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Murrayfield
|attendance = 6,220
|referee = Pascal Gaüzère (FFR)
}}
{{Rugbybox
|date = 20 January 2013
|time = 12:45
|home = Munster {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}}
|score = 29–6
|away = {{flagicon|FRA}} Racing Métro 92
|stadium = Thomond Park
|attendance = 25,600
|referee = Wayne Barnes (RFU)
}}
=Quarter-final=
{{Rugbybox
|date = 7 April 2013
|time = 14:00
|home = Harlequins {{flagicon|ENG}}
|score = 12–18
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Twickenham Stoop
|attendance = 14,810
|referee = Jérôme Garcès (FFR)
}}
=Semi-final=
{{Rugbybox
|date = 27 April 2013
|time = 18:00
|home = Clermont {{flagicon|FRA}}
|score = 16–10
|away = {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Munster
|stadium = Stade de la Mosson
|attendance = 31,259
|referee = Nigel Owens (WRU)
}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20180927010701/http://munsterrugby.ie/fixtures-results/historic/ 2012–13 Munster Rugby season official site]
{{Munster Rugby}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Munster}}
Category:2012–13 Pro12 by team