14-man Munster hold on for crucial Heineken Cup win over Northampton

Munster’s 14 men withstood a Northampton Saints fightback from a 24-0 interval deficit to hang on for the victory which keeps alive their hopes of reaching the round of 16

RED MIST: Referee Tual Trainini shows a red card to Munster’s Jack O’Donoghue. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

MUNSTER 27 NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 23 

Munster’s 14 men withstood a Northampton Saints fightback from a 24-0 interval deficit to hang on for the victory which keeps alive their hopes of reaching the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16.