'It’s better to win ugly than lose pretty' - Clayton McMillan delighted with win in first Munster home match

A late drop goal from man of the match Jack Crowley ultimately saw Munster to a victory over Cardiff on Saturday.

HOME COMFORTS: Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Clayton McMillan admitted his Munster side had won ugly as he celebrated Saturday’s 23-20 victory over Cardiff in his first home outing as head coach and applauded his players’ desire to stay in the fight at Thomond Park.

A late drop goal from man of the match Jack Crowley ultimately saw Munster to a victory which backed up their United Rugby Championship opening-round bonus-point win at Scarlets seven days earlier.