Munster maintain league lead with victory in Italy

Aironi 10 Munster 20

Munster consolidated their position as runaway Magners League leaders by seeing off Italian hosts Aironi at Stadio Zaffanella.

The Irish heavyweights prevailed following lock Donnacha Ryan’s touchdown and a penalty try, while Paul Warwick booted two penalties and slotted both conversions.

Aironi gained a consolation score through their back-row forward Nick Williams, but Munster were never in danger of being unsettled in their relentless push towards the title play-offs.

Ryan, meanwhile, was one of three players who collected yellow cards during the game, with Aironi wing Guilio Toniolatti and flanker Gareth Krause also cautioned.