Samoan rugby star Alesana Tuilagi has been spared a jail term and a criminal record after he pleaded guilty to a drink-fuelled attack on a man in Dublin three years ago.

Another Munster campaign reaches its conclusion without silverware or even a final appearance to show for all the sweat, toil and trouble, leaving incoming head coach Anthony Foley and his squad with plenty to ponder over the summer months.

So all that is left are the handshakes and farewells, as Rob Penney departs Munster for a new coaching adventure in Japan.

Munster head coach Rob Penney picked up the title of Coach of the Season at last night's RaboDirect Pro 12 awards, as he heads into his final stint with the Irish side.