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Young No. 10 Charlie O'Shea lights up a proper Munster display

After a dismal week at the province, Clayton McMillan’s team restored the smiles to Thomond Park with this bonus-point victory over a powerhouse Bulls side to get their URC campaign up and running.

Munster’s player of the match Charlie O’Shea with friends after the game. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 - 02:38

Simon Lewis, Thomond Park

United Rugby Championship: Munster 26 Blue Bulls 22

What a moment for Munster to regain some of their swagger, dismiss the prevailing gloom and showcase the brighter future that now seems tantalisingly within reach.

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