Prendergast back to inspire Munsters

YOUNG MUNSTER player coach Mike Prendergast marked his return from long-term injury with a welcome 23-19 Ulster Bank victory to provide holders Old Belvedere with a reality check at Clifford Park.

Prendergast had a role to play in the 79th minute winning try from Ray Moloney but hailed what he described as a “determined team performance”.

“With 15 minutes to go they got a try for the lead. A lot of teams would have gone into their shell, but I knew the group we have put together over the two to three years would not be found wanting,” he said.