Pivotal victory over Munster earned ‘respect’

There is a perception among Connacht supporters that Leinster is the team they love to defeat, Ulster is the side they can’t beat and Munster’s scalp is the one they treasure most of all.

Pivotal victory over Munster earned ‘respect’
Sat, 06 Jan, 2018 - 00:00
John Fallon

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