Fourteen-man Munster survive late Connacht rally to secure vital bonus-point victory in Castlebar

Munster and Ireland half-back pair Craig Casey and man of the match Jack Crowley were superb throughout for the visitors. 

Munster players, including Craig Casey, Gavin Coombes, Jack Crowley and John Hodnett, celebrate their side's first try, scored by Tom Ahern, right. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

URC: Connacht 24 Munster 30  

Munster survived a late Connacht rally to hang on for a bonus-point victory in Mayo that bolsters their hopes for the end-of-season play-offs.