URC: Ospreys 10 Munster 26The last time Munster came to Bridgend, back in 2001, 4,500 packed into Brewery Field as the likes of O’Gara, Stringer, Clohessy, Hayes and Galwey struggled their way past the locals in a 16-12 Heineken Cup victory. Cue the opening score moments later, albeit that was the only damage Munster could muster playing against 14. Photograph: Geraint Nicholas/InphoTwo tries in the final five minutes of the half added a bit of shine for Munster. Jack Crowley then dove over from inches out to end the opening period. Munster: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; Jack Crowley, Paddy Patterson; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Michael Ala’alatoa; Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley; Jack O’Donoghue (capt), Alex Kendellen, Gavin Coombes.

Source: The Irish Times December 21, 2025 07:52 UTC