Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster kickstart URC campaign with bonus-point win over Bulls

Twenty-year-old O’Shea, making his first competitive start after an impressive pre-season, scored two tries on the night
MAN OF THE MATCH: Munster's Charlie O’Shea scores his sides third try despite Zak Burger of the Bulls. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Munster's Charlie O’Shea scores his sides third try despite Zak Burger of the Bulls. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 - 22:00
Simon Lewis, Thomond Park

MUNSTER 26 BULLS 22

A man of the match performance from academy rookie Charlie O’Shea helped propel Munster to their opening victory of the new season as they got their United Rugby Championship campaign up and running with a bonus-point victory over South Africa’s Bulls in Limerick on Saturday night.

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