No fairytale ending for valiant Munster

THERE’S something odd about this Munster odyssey. It may not have the fairytale ending we’re all waiting for.

A valiant effort in a vibrating Heineken Cup semi-final wasn’t enough, as ill-luck and ill-discipline saw Munster’s bid for a third final in five years come up short. Again.

A last-gasp try from Wasps hooker Trevor Leota brought sweet revenge for Warren Gatland, the visiting coach ungraciously dispensed with by the IRFU three years ago. He celebrated the 37-32 victory with a Harvey Smith smile.