Munster off to Champions Cup flier as Stade Francais see double red

Interim head coach Ian Costello had stressed the necessity of winning home fixtures and his squad did not let him down.

Alex Kendellen of Munster celebrates after his side's victory in the Champions Cup Round 1 match between Munster and Stade Francais Paris at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Champions Cup: Munster 33 Stade Francais 7 

Munster got their Champions Cup pool campaign off to the ideal start as they claimed a bonus-point win over an ill-disciplined Stade Francais side which finished the contest with 13 men.