Overview

• Andrew Smith put Munster in front after 14 minutes from a Tony Butler crossfield kick, with Butler landing the touchline conversion.
• Gloucester leveled through No.8 Jack Mann from a five‑metre scrum, converted by Ross Byrne late in the first half.
• Shane Daly marked his return with a second‑half try to restore Munster’s lead, though the conversion was missed.
• Will Trenholm scored with the final play and George Barton added the conversion to seal Gloucester’s 14-12 victory.
• Both clubs ran separate teams in each half as Munster handed minutes to academy players Max Clein and Seán Edogbo and gave new signing Dan Kelly his first appearance, with Conor Ryan and JJ Hanrahan also involved; next up is Bath at Virgin Media Park on Friday at 7pm.