No cure for Munster’s hangover

MUNSTER failed to shrug offtheir Heineken Cup hangoverafter crashing to defeat at Cardiff Blues.

Mon, 11 May, 2009 - 01:00
Cardiff Blues 20 Munster 12 Matt Lloyd

Tries in either half by Denis Leamy and Kieran Lewis could not save Munster from a second successive loss since they were crowned Magners League champions.

There was more concern too for the Lions management following injuries to Cardiff Blues pair Leigh Halfpenny and Jamie Roberts, who was not helped by a bruising challenge off the ball by Nick Williams that brought a yellow card.

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