| Sport: | Surface: | Accreditation: | Type: | Installer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | Superb EX2 | World Rugby | New Build | PST Sport |
About the project:
In 2018, the Irish Independent Park in Cork, home of Munster Rugby, decided to install a rugby specific artificial grass pitch. After a careful selection process, they chose a local sports pitch construction company as their supplier, partly because of their long-standing partnership with CCGrass. After much discussion, the Superb EX2 system was chosen for its specific focus on providing the best rugby experience. The Irish Independent Park’s pitch passed World Rugby Regulation 22 tests and now plays like the highest quality natural grass pitch.
About the surface:
Superb EX2 is a top-level rugby system, designed to be installed over high-performance shock pads, to provide the ultimate rugby performance. Superb EX2 is made from a combination of two yarns. The main fibre is the Superb yarn with its strong diamond shape, which balances durability and resilience with a player-friendly soft feel. This is supported by a texturised yarn (“thatch”) that replicates natural grass fibres and holds the sand layer, at the base of the turf, providing a better grip for scrummaging and pushing on.
Testimonial from the club:
“We have increased our usage from our previous natural grass, where we played 56 games a season, to now playing over 150 games on the CCGrass pitch. On top of this we also make the pitch available every night of the week, to the community.” Facility manager at Independent Park, Ian Dunne
Quote from CCGrass:
“To have provided the Munster Rugby players with a CCGrass surface to play on, is an honour, but to have such positive feedback from coaches and players means even more. The Superb EX2 surface really is a top-quality rugby product and its durability will ensure it will perform to a high standard for years to come.” UK CEO Bryn Lee
