Munster ease to opening win against Dragons

Munster sewed up an opening 39-9 Guinness PRO14 bonus-point win over the Dragons without too much difficulty at a wet and windy Thomond Park.

Dean Ryan’s first competitive outing as Dragons director of rugby started well but Munster cranked it up in the second quarter, scoring two of their three first half tries while experienced hooker Richard Hibbard was in the sin-bin.