IRELAND lock Paul O’Connell featured for an hour as a better-drilled Munster A side cruised to an easy 38-5 victory over their Ulster counterparts at Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast, yesterday.

MUNSTER have signed another New Zealander, ex Maori representative Jake Paringatai, on a short term contract as cover for the injured John O’Sullivan.

Munster have signed former New Zealand Maori back-row Jake Paringatai on a six-month contract, subject to a medical and work permit.