Munster secured a 20-15 victory over Cardiff in a closely contested match at Thomond Park. Jack Crowley was instrumental for Munster, scoring 15 points and his first try. Despite a strong performance by Cardiff, including tries from Ben Thomas and Thomas Young, Munster emerged as the victors. Cardiff's resilience was highlighted by coach Matt Sherratt, acknowledging their competitive spirit and effort in the match.
A poor @scarlets_rugby team flattered them. Even so, both impressed and entertained by @GlasgowWarriors They do the necessary stuff up front and have something special behind the scrum. Jordan and McDowall smart operators; Cancilliere, McKay and Rowe a proper handful @URCOfficial
Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt on tonight's 20-15 defeat to URC champions Munster at Limerick's Thomond Park: “It’s disappointing because we want to win games and I know there will be a little bit of frustration, but what an effort from a young group.
Jack Crowley's first competitive try rescues Munster against Cardiff - https://t.co/O0FE8gwWre
As Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt said a while back: "No-one is leaving early." That's their eleventh URC game this season where there's been just one score in it at the death. Hence their ten bonus points. No one can say they are not competitive.
Very gutsy performance by a young Cardiff side at Thomond Park. Lots to be positive about. Never let a star-studded Munster side settle. Fully deserved losing bonus point. Chwarae teg.
F-T: Munster 20, Cardiff 15. A huge effort from Cardiff against the reigning URC champions at Thomond Park with tries from centre Ben Thomas and flanker Thomas Young as they claim a tenth bonus point of the season. Beirne and Crowley with Munster's tries.
Jack Crowley scores his first try for Munster and scores 15 points as Munster fight for a win https://t.co/ZoZy9RUJYU
🔴 Jack Crowley stepping his way to the whitewash for Munster. #URC #MUNvCAR https://t.co/Y4ECloRbWX
So close for Cardiff there. Went through 25 phases, looking after the ball so well, but then just lost it going for the line. Such a big moment. Munster lead 17-12 with seven minutes to go at Thomond Park.
No tries yet in a close battle between Munster and Cardiff https://t.co/W13JPy47za
H-T: Munster 3, Cardiff 0. Loads of action, but just the three points so far, via the boot of Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley. An outstanding 40 minutes from openside Ellis Jenkins who has been into everything, with Cardiff competing so hard at the breakdown.