Deadly Cardiff Blues open up Munster

Munster’s charge towards the top four of the Pro12 hit a speed bump as they slipped to a 37-28 defeat at Cardiff Blues.

Deadly Cardiff Blues open up Munster
Sun, 20 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
James Candy

An early Darren Sweetnam score and a penalty from Ian Keatley looked to have Munster heading for a third straight victory, but Danny Wilson’s men turned on the style to claim victory.

Munster hooker Mike Sherry scored in between efforts from Matthew Rees and Garyn Smith, before Rhys Patchell wrapped up a bonus-point victory for the hosts.

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