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17th Nov 2015

Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais the latest cancellation amid terrorism fears

It's off

Patrick McCarry

Munster are the latest side to have a game postponed due to terrorism threats.

The Paris attacks from last weekend continue to affect the world of sport.

Following the Champions Cup cancellation of four matches, at the weekend, Stade Francais have confirmed their Sunday fixture with Munster is off.

The Top 14 champions have decided against going ahead with the game as they do not want to ‘overburden or complicate the work of the government and security force’ in the city.

The game, which was fixed for Stade Jean Bouin, will now be played at a later date. It will add to the fixture chaos that already has one club owner calling for the EPCR to officially cancel a game and another to suggest playing it during the Six Nations.

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This week has seen the football world affected by the terrorist acts in Paris, on Friday night.

Belgium’s match with Spain was called off on Monday while only this evening Germany’s friendly encounter with The Netherlands was cancelled after a “concrete” bomb threat, according to the Hannover chief of police.

Aer Lingus have details here for Munster fans seeking a ticket refund.

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