McGahan delight as Reds back in groove

MUNSTER did the business to protect their 100% Magners League home record and deflect the heat down on the chasing pack with victory over Edinburgh at Thomond Park last night.

A run of four Munster victories was ended in Treviso last week but they jumped straight back on the wagon to inflict another damaging defeat on Edinburgh, whose hopes of making a top four play-off have completely evaporated.

It wasn’t easy, however, with Edinburgh displaying tenacity and levels of skill that kept them in the match for long spells, but Munster’s powerful scrum and overall dominance up front was a key factor in this well-deserved win marked by a positive, if sometimes error-strewn, performance.