Andrew Conway provided a match-winning try of real class as Munster battled past Ulster in a 22-16 Guinness PRO14 derby win at Thomond Park.

Head Coaches Johann van Graan and Dan McFarland has named his side for Satuday's Guinness PRO14 Interpro derby this Saturday at Thomand Park.

Munster were ruthless and clinical as they ended a two-year wait for a win at the Arms Park by putting Cardiff Blues to the sword to leave the Welsh capital with a priceless bonus-point.

Munster claimed a second bonus-point victory in a week as their perfect start to the PRO14 season continued in Port Elizabeth against Southern Kings.

There was more than one reason for Alby Mathewson to welcome Johann van Graan’s decision to extend his term at Munster to June 2022.

In further positive contract news, All Black scrum-half Alby Mathewson has signed a further extension to his Munster stay.

JJ Hanrahan knows there’s an opportunity to stake a claim for a European quarter-final start when Munster face Zebre in Limerick tomorrow night but since a lightbulb moment with Alby Mathewson earlier this season, the fly-half will not waste energy worrying about it.

Johann van Graan’s glass remained half-full as he argued Munster are still very much in Guinness PRO14 title contention despite defeat to the Scarlets in Llanelli.

New Zealand half-backs Tyler Bleyendaal and Alby Mathewson are among five players to sign contract extensions at Munster.

Munster head coach Johann van Graan reserved special praise for his young players and the experience of scrum-half Alby Mathewson after his team survived a big scare in Newport.

Ten years after a first appearance at Thomond Park and Alby Mathewson is keen to enjoy more magical moments at the famous Limerick ground.

Munster coach Johann van Graan praised stand-in captain Tyler Bleyendaal and his men for carving out a bonus point win at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein yesterday.

Munster coach Johann Van Graan says winger Keith Earls is to see a specialist to determine how serious his hamstring injury is ahead of next weekend’s European action.

Munster 64 Ulster 7

Munster and Irish rugby was reeling last night after it was revealed that Conor Murray, one of the game’s leading scrum-halves, was ruled out of the game for the immediate future with a recurrence of a neck injury that has troubled him at times over the past few seasons.

Anthony Watson scored two sparkling tries in front of England boss Eddie Jones as Bath produced some champagne rugby to down French heavyweights Toulon.

Down and Derry will contest an Ulster SHC semi-final after their respective quarter-final victories yesterday.

Down and Derry comfortably booked an Ulster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final date against each other, following today’s opening games.

CIARÁN MATHEWSON goaled in the 70th minute as Donegal snatched victory in the Lory Meagher Cup final, having lost the previous two finals.

Donegal 2-12 Tyrone 0-17

South Down 1-12 Donegal 1-15 (aet)

Winger Zac Guildford and half-back Alby Mathewson have been called into the New Zealand squad as cover ahead of Saturday's second Tri Nations Test against South Africa in Wellington.

Armagh 3-23 Donegal 1-13, Letterkenny

Tyrone have won the inaugural Lory Meagher Cup, and promotion to the Nicky Rachard series for next season, with a one-point win over Donegal at Croke Park.

Two former bank chiefs hoping to derail Lloyds TSB’s takeover of HBOS refused to back down today despite Gordon Brown’s dismissal of their calls for the bank to stay independent.

The fight to push forward an alternative to the Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS was stepped up today by a former bank chief who insists the current offer is “no longer the best deal”.