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Celtic League: O'Gara kickstarts Munster victory

The introduction of Lion Ronan O’Gara kickstarted Munster’s charge to an easy victory over Connacht in tonight’s Celtic League match at Thomond Park.

Tue, 28 Aug, 2001 - 23:02

Munster 40, Connacht 19 (full-time)

The introduction of Lion Ronan O’Gara kickstarted Munster’s charge to an easy victory over Connacht in tonight’s Celtic League match at Thomond Park.

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