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Munster Secure Bonus-Point 26-10 Win at Ospreys to Rise to Second in URC

A disciplined, defence-led display serves as a timely tune-up for next week’s derby with Leinster at Thomond Park.

Overview

  • Munster led 19-3 at half-time on tries from Shane Daly, Lee Barron and Jack Crowley after weathering early pressure in windy conditions at Bridgend’s Brewery Field.
  • Mike Haley added the fourth try eight minutes into the second half to lock in the bonus point, with Jack Crowley supplying the conversions.
  • Ospreys’ points came from a Dan Edwards penalty and his conversion of a close-range try by Morris during a brief second-half surge.
  • A pivotal yellow card to Ospreys fullback Max Nagy for tripping Daly opened the door for Munster to seize control from the ensuing lineout platform.
  • The five league points strengthened Munster’s position in the table following Cardiff’s defeat to Scarlets the previous night, underlining gains at the set-piece and breakdown.