2011–12 Munster Rugby season

September 2018 May 2026 2011–12 Munster Rugby season Thomond Park (Capacity: 26,500)Musgrave Park (Capacity: 8,500) Garrett Fitzgerald Tony McGahan Paul O'Connell Pro12 2011–12 3rd, semi-finals 2010–11 2012–13 The 2011–12 Munster Rugby season was Munster's eleventh season competing in the Pro12, alongside which they also competed in the Heineken Cup. It was Tony McGahan's fourth and final season as Director of Rugby. Summary Munster were drawn in Pool 1 of the 2011–12 Heineken Cup alongside Scarlets, Northampton Saints and Castres.https://munsterrugby.ie/2011/06/07/heineken-cup-pool-draw-2/ Heineken Cup Pool Draw 7 June 2011 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 Munster defeated Northampton 23–21 in their opening pool fixture on 12 November 2011, thanks to an 84th minute drop-goal from Ronan O'Gara.https://munsterrugby.ie/report/cometh-the-moment-cometh-the-men Cometh the Moment, Cometh The Men 13 November 2011 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 One week later, away from home against Castres, a last-gasp drop-goal from O'Gara again handed victory to Munster, this time 27–24.https://munsterrugby.ie/report/same-again-thanks-rog Same Again Thanks Rog 20 November 2011 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 In the December double-header against Scarlets, Munster emerged victorious from both fixtures, firstly defeating the Welsh side 17–14 in the away leg, before winning 19–13 at home.https://munsterrugby.ie/report/set-piece-defence-gives-munster-the-edge Set-Piece & Defence Gives Munster The Edge 11 December 2011 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-complete-the-scarlets-job Munster Complete The Scarlets Job 19 December 2011 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 In Round 5, Munster beat Castres 26–10 at Thomond Park to become the first side to qualify for the quarter-finals.https://munsterrugby.ie/report/fifth-successive-wins-sees-munster-through Fifth Successive Wins Sees Munster Through 15 January 2012 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 A 51–36 win away from home against Northampton in the sixth and final round, including a hat-trick from Simon Zebo, secured a home quarter-final for Munster.https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-close-the-deal Munster Close The Deal 22 January 2012 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 However, in the quarter-final, Munster were beaten 22–16 at home by provincial rivals Ulster, ending their Heineken Cup campaign for the 2011–12 season.https://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-go-crashing-out Munster Go Crashing Out 8 April 2012 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 In the 2011–12 Pro12, Munster finished third with 67 points, in a season that included 14 wins, 1 draw and 7 defeats after 22 regular matches. In the play-offs, Munster lost 45–10 away to eventual champions Ospreys,https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/05/11/ospreys-through-to-the-rabo-final/ Ospreys Through To The Rabo Final 11 May 2012 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 in a match that was Tony McGahan's final as Munster head coach.https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/04/23/wallabies-confirm-mcgahan-appointment/ Wallabies Confirm McGahan Appointment 23 April 2012 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 New Zealander Rob Penney was subsequently confirmed as Munster's new head coach.https://munsterrugby.ie/2012/05/02/penney-appointed/ Penney Appointed 2 May 2012 Munster Rugby 4 September 2018 2011–12 Playing Squad Ireland rugby union HK Jerry Flannery Ireland rugby union HK Seán Henry Ireland rugby union HK Mike Sherry Ireland rugby union HK Damien Varley Ireland rugby union PR Stephen Archer NZL rugby PR Peter Borlase RSA rugby PR BJ Botha Ireland rugby union PR John Hayes Ireland rugby union PR Marcus Horan RSA rugby PR Wian du Preez Ireland rugby union PR John Ryan Ireland rugby union LK Dave Foley Ireland rugby union LK Ian Nagle Ireland rugby union LK Donncha O'Callaghan Ireland rugby union LK Paul O'Connell c Ireland rugby union LK Mick O'Driscoll Ireland rugby union LK Donnacha Ryan Ireland rugby union FL Billy Holland Ireland rugby union FL Tommy O'Donnell Ireland rugby union FL Peter O'Mahony Ireland rugby union FL Niall Ronan Ireland rugby union FL David Wallace Ireland rugby union N8 Paddy Butler Ireland rugby union N8 James Coughlan Ireland rugby union N8 Denis Leamy Ireland rugby union SH Conor Murray Ireland rugby union SH Tomás O'Leary Ireland rugby union SH Peter Stringer Ireland rugby union SH Duncan Williams Ireland rugby union FH Declan Cusack Ireland rugby union FH Scott Deasy Ireland rugby union FH Ian Keatley Ireland rugby union FH Ronan O'Gara Ireland rugby union CE Danny Barnes AUS rugby CE Will Chambers Ireland rugby union CE Ivan Dineen Ireland rugby union CE Tom Gleeson NZL rugby CE Lifeimi Mafi NZL rugby CE Savenaca Tokula Ireland rugby union WG Keith Earls NZL rugby WG Doug Howlett Ireland rugby union WG Johne Murphy Ireland rugby union WG Simon Zebo Ireland rugby union FB Denis Hurley Ireland rugby union FB Felix Jones Ireland rugby union FB Seán Scanlon Pre-season 12 August 2011 19:30 La Rochelle FRA 19–14 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report_nostats/munster-leave-themselves-too-much-to-do Munster Leave Themselves Too Much To Do 12 August 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Stade Marcel-Deflandre 11,000 19 August 2011 19:00 Munster IRE rugby union 0–15 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report_nostats/munster-held-scoreless-in-musgrave-park Munster Held Scoreless In Musgrave Park 20 August 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 ENG Wasps Musgrave Park 26 August 2011 19:00 Munster IRE rugby union 11–10 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report_nostats/munster-overcome-irish Munster Overcome Irish 26 August 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 ENG London Irish Thomond Park 2011–12 Pro12 2011–12 Pro12 3 September 2011 19:45 Munster IRE rugby union 20–12 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/first-half-sets-up-opening-round-victory First Half Sets Up Opening Round Victory 4 September 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 WAL Newport Gwent Dragons Musgrave Park 7,252 Stefano Penne 9 September 2011 19:30 Glasgow Warriors SCO 12–23 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/12th-on-the-trot-for-munster 12th On The Trot For Munster 10 September 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Firhill Stadium 2,914 17 September 2011 19:45 Munster IRE rugby union 35–12 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/12th-on-the-trot-for-munster 12th On The Trot For Munster 18 September 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 WAL Scarlets Musgrave Park 7,648 Andy Macpherson 23 September 2011 19:05 Cardiff Blues WAL 13–18 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/defensive-display-keeps-munster-top Defensive Display Keeps Munster Top 23 September 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Cardiff City Stadium 5,466 30 September 2011 19:30 Edinburgh SCO 29–14 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/no-complaints-about-the-outcome No Complaints About The Outcome 1 October 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Murrayfield 3,467 8 October 2011 19:30 Munster IRE rugby union 13–17 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/no-crumb-of-comfort-in-losing-bonus No Crumb Of Comfort In Losing Bonus 9 October 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 WAL Ospreys Thomond Park 16,599 James Jones 28 October 2011 20:30 Munster IRE rugby union 18–6 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-master-the-conditions Munster Master The Conditions 29 October 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 ITA Aironi Musgrave Park 8,742 Peter Allan 4 November 2011 20:00 Leinster IRE rugby union 24–19 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/too-little-too-late Too Little Too Late? 5 November 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Aviva Stadium 48,365 26 November 2011 20:30 Munster IRE rugby union 34–17 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-impress Munster Impress 27 November 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 SCO Edinburgh Thomond Park 18,200 3 December 2011 18:30 Ospreys WAL 19–13 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/howlett-the-real-loss Howlett The Real Loss 4 December 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Liberty Stadium 5,783 Peter Allan 26 December 2011 19:45 Munster IRE rugby union 24–9 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/youngster-impress-as-oldster-departs Youngster Impress As Oldster Departs 27 December 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Connacht Thomond Park 21,030 30 December 2011 19:05 Ulster IRE rugby union 33–17 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/error-strewn-second-half-costs-munster Error Strewn Second Half Costs Munster 31 December 2011 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Ravenhill 11,379 7 January 2012 20:15 Munster IRE rugby union 29–11 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-back-on-track Munster Back On Track 8 January 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 ITA Treviso Thomond Park 16,816 Nigel Owens 18 February 2012 16:15 Treviso ITA 14–35 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/bonus-point-win-for-munster-in-treviso Bonus Point Win For Munster in Treviso 18 February 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Stadio Comunale di Monigo 4,200 24 February 2012 19:05 Munster IRE rugby union 16–13 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-edge-it Munster Edge It 25 February 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 WAL Cardiff Blues Thomond Park 19,545 3 March 2012 18:30 Newport Gwent Dragons WAL 14–24 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-end-their-rodney-parade-hoodoo Munster End Their Rodney Parade Hoodoo 5 March 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Rodney Parade 6,129 Carlo Damasco 11 March 2012 15:00 Aironi ITA 21–17 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-lose-out-in-stadio-zaffanella Munster Lose Out In Stadio Zaffanella 11 March 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Stadio Luigi Zaffanella 3,000 24 March 2012 19:45 Connacht IRE rugby union 16–20 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-keep-their-heads-to-take-the-points Munster Keep Their Heads To Take The Points 25 March 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Galway Sportsgrounds 31 March 2012 19:30 Munster IRE rugby union 9–18 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-way-off-the-pace Munster Way Off The Pace 1 April 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Leinster Thomond Park 26,500 Nigel Owens 14 April 2012 19:15 Munster IRE rugby union 35–29 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-bounce-back-impressively Munster Bounce Back Impressively 15 April 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 SCO Glasgow Warriors Musgrave Park 7,942 Nigel Owens 21 April 2012 18:30 Scarlets WAL 20–20 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/draw-sees-munster-through Draw Sees Munster Through 23 April 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Parc y Scarlets 10,741 Alain Rolland 5 May 2012 19:30 Munster IRE rugby union 36–8 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/2012/05/05/win-for-munster/ Win For Munster 5 May 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Ulster Thomond Park 19,362 Alain Rolland Play-offs Semi-final 11 May 2012 19:35 Ospreys WAL 45–10 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/no-consolation-of-any-sort-in-this-result No Consolation Of Any Sort In This Result 12 May 2012 Munster Rugby 5 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Liberty Stadium 10,026 Alain Rolland 2011–12 Heineken Cup 2011–12 Heineken Cup Pool 1 TeamPWDLTries forTries againstTry diffPoints forPoints againstPoints diffTBLBPtsIRE rugby union Munster 6 6 0 0 14 10 +4 163 118 +45 1 0 25WAL Scarlets 6 3 0 3 12 9 +3 119 124 −5 1 2 15ENG Northampton Saints 6 2 0 4 18 16 +2 176 160 +16 2 2 12FRA Castres 6 1 0 5 10 19 −9 111 167 −56 1 2 7 12 November 2011 Munster IRE rugby union 23–21 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/cometh-the-moment-cometh-the-men Cometh the Moment, Cometh The Men 13 November 2011 Munster Rugby 12 September 2018 ENG Northampton Saints Thomond Park 25,600 Nigel Owens 19 November 2011 Castres FRA 24–27 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/same-again-thanks-rog Same Again Thanks Rog 20 November 2011 Munster Rugby 12 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Stade Ernest-Wallon 13,500 Wayne Barnes 10 December 2011 Scarlets WAL 14–17 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/set-piece-defence-gives-munster-the-edge Set-Piece & Defence Gives Munster The Edge 11 December 2011 Munster Rugby 12 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Parc y Scarlets 13,183 Romain Poite 18 December 2011 Munster IRE rugby union 19–13 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-complete-the-scarlets-job Munster Complete The Scarlets Job 19 December 2011 Munster Rugby 12 September 2018 WAL Scarlets Thomond Park 25,600 Dave Pearson 14 January 2012 Munster IRE rugby union 26–10 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/fifth-successive-wins-sees-munster-through Fifth Successive Wins Sees Munster Through 15 January 2012 Munster Rugby 12 September 2018 FRA Castres Thomond Park 25,600 A. Small 21 January 2012 Northampton Saints ENG 36–51 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-close-the-deal Munster Close The Deal 22 January 2012 Munster Rugby 12 September 2018 IRE rugby union Munster Stadium MK 22,220 Romain Poite Quarter-final 8 April 2012 Munster IRE rugby union 16–22 Reporthttps://munsterrugby.ie/report/munster-go-crashing-out Munster Go Crashing Out 8 April 2012 Munster Rugby 12 September 2018 IRE rugby union Ulster Thomond Park 26,000 Romain Poite References External links 2011–12 Munster Rugby season official site 2011-12 Category:2011–12 Pro12 by team Category:2011–12 in Irish rugby union Category:2011–12 Heineken Cup by team