McMillan wants Munster to feel the pain after underperformance ends URC campaign

“You can accept losing against good sides, but when you don’t put your best foot forward, that’s the bit that hurts.”

Munster's Jack O'Donoghue dejected after the match. Pic ©INPHO/Darren Stewart

Sat, 30 May, 2026 - 22:54

Craig Ray, Pretoria

Munster coach Clayton McMillan lamented several soft moments that gave the Bulls momentum before halftime in their United Rugby Championship quarterfinal, leading to a comprehensive defeat.

The Bulls won 45-14 and will face Glasgow in the semi-finals, while Munster will have to review their season unemotionally.

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