Munster v Glasgow – birth of a rivalry?

Munster and Glasgow Warriors renew acquaintances at Thomond on Saturday evening.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024 - 07:01

Simon Lewis

October 25, 2013: Pro12 - Glasgow 6 Munster 13, Scotstoun

A feisty encounter marked by off-the-ball scuffles ends with a citing for Warriors’ nine Niko Matawalu for which he was subsequently cleared, his bite on Donnacha O’Callaghan’s arm deemed accidental. Conor Murray is also cleared of elbowing Matawalu.

May 30, 2015: Pro12 Final – Munster 13 Glasgow 31, Kingspan Stadium

A year on from a home semi-final win, Warriors claim their first and only trophy led by inspirational man of the match Leone Nakawara in the Belfast decider.

October 22, 2016: Champions Cup Pool R2 – Munster 37 Glasgow 17, Thomond Park

“The Axel Game”, a week after head coach Anthony Foley’s sudden death and a day after he is laid, his funeral attended by the Munster squad.

They overcome an early Keith Earls red card for a tip tackle on hooker Fraser Brown, whom the Ireland wing accuses of “milking” the incident as he departs, to produce an unforgettable performance at an emotion-charged Thomond Park.

January 14, 2017: Champions Cup Pool R5 – Glasgow 12 Munster 14, Scotstoun

Conor Murray accuses Warriors of a deliberate tactic to target his standing foot when taking box kicks, leaving him “proper pissed off”.

“I don’t know who told them to do it, but it’s dangerous… thankfully, I didn’t get injured.”