Munster edge Lions but now head to Pretoria to face Bulls in URC play offs

As Thomond Park saluted veteran front-rowers Niall Scannell and John Ryan on their final home appearances, Munster’s nervy win was enough to extend their goodbyes for at least another two weeks

BIG WIN: Munster's Sean O'Brien celebrates with Brian Gleeson. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Clohessy

United Rugby Championship: Munster 24 Lions 17

Munster rescued their season at the last opportunity as they secured a crucial victory over the Lions on Saturday night which puts the province into the URC quarter-finals at the end of the month and guarantees Champions Cup rugby for 2026-27.