A training session with local New York youngsters was held as part of the launch of this year's New York event.

A Munster Rugby Gala Dublin Dinner is being held for the first time this year with Munster Rugby also hosting events in London and New York in the coming months.

A Munster Rugby Gala Dublin Dinner is being held for the first time this year with Munster Rugby also hosting events in London and New York in the coming months.

The official launch of the New York Dinner took place in May with Munster Rugby representatives also providing a training session for local young players (see photos below) with more activities planned in the lead-up to the Dinner.

The event itself takes place at the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) on Thursday, September 19.

Another memorable night is expected the following Tuesday, September 24, when the Munster Rugby Annual London Dinner takes place in Grosvenor House Hotel.

The prestigious annual event has been running for the past five years and has been a huge success with another special night in store this year.

The inaugural Munster Rugby Gala Dublin Dinner, which takes place in the Intercontinental Hotel, will be held on Wednesday, November 27.

The event has already sold-out with current and ex-stars of Munster Rugby set to attend along with a number of well-known sporting figures (with Munster connections!).