O'Connell card sours Munster win

Munster coach Tony McGahan was left to rue a bittersweet 22-16 victory at Thomond Park as Paul O’Connell was red-carded 10 minutes into his Heineken Cup comeback.

O'Connell card sours Munster win

Munster coach Tony McGahan was left to rue a bittersweet 22-16 victory at Thomond Park as Paul O’Connell was red-carded 10 minutes into his Heineken Cup comeback.

The province’s inspirational captain received his marching orders after his swinging right arm appeared to make contact with Ospreys number 8 Jonathan Thomas, who ended up in a heap on the floor.

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