Munster open €7.3 million Cork Centre of Excellence - and it's magnificent! Munster have officially opened the province’s €7.3 million Cork Centre of Excellence at Virgin Media Park. ‌“Today marks a significant milestone for the province as we officially open our world-class Centre of Excellence in Cork," says Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan. It will also specifically support the Munster Rugby boys and girls age-grade and player pathway programmes. “The opening of the Munster Rugby Centre of Excellence marks a significant milestone for sport in this province," said T aoiseach Micheál Martin TD.