While all around him lost their heads, he kept his; he could have done little more to try and drag his team to victory. On any other night Casey’s outstanding performance would have dominated the headlines but it will be overshadowed by the defeat. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/InphoEven though Casey was felled short of the line his momentum and the greasy surface allowed him to slide over the line. The Munster scrumhalf did get a second try, a smart finish demonstrating good footwork in a tight space close to the touchline. It looked like Jack O’Donoghue and Casey had Theo Cabouni’s chip covered but the ball squirted loose and the Castres fullback followed up to touch down.

Source: The Irish Times January 18, 2026 06:47 UTC