The Munster v Castres Champions cup clash has been delayed until 4pm due to heavy rainfall at Thomond Park. Due to the heavy rainfall Referee Ben Whitehouse has confirmed today's kick off will now be at 4pm #MUNvCO — Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) January 21, 2018Supporters - please note if you wish to leave the stadium your scanned tickets will be valid on return for the 4pm KO. #MUNvCO — Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) January 21, 2018Come back U Arena, all is forgiven! — Simon Lewis (@SiLew) January 21, 2018The delay follows very heavy rain in Limerick which has left large pools of water on the pitch. The rain has now stopped and officials are confident the game will go ahead if there is no further heavy and sustained rainfall.

Source: Evening echo January 21, 2018 12:33 UTC