Mighty Munster win Women’s Interpros on scoring difference

Munster regained the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship crown by virtue of scoring difference after defeating 2016 champions Leinster (11-5) at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mighty Munster win Women’s Interpros on scoring difference
Mon, 18 Dec, 2017 - 00:00
Michael Gallagher

In Laura Guest’s first season in charge, their second win of the campaign saw them pip Leinster - but only just.

With Munster and Leinster finishing with two victories and 10 Championship points apiece, it was the Reds who were crowned champions thanks to their +29 scoring differential, compared to Leinster’s +27.

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