Report | Munster Impress In Junior Interpros Opener

Munster made an impressive start to their Junior Interprovincial series with a 32-8 win against Connacht in Westport.

Tries by Kevin Kinnane and Brian P O’Sullivan along with two penalties and a conversion by Shane Airey had Munster 18-3 ahead at halftime. Ben Daly and Brian J O’Sullivan added further tries to secure the bonus point victory, with Adam Guerin converting both.

Next up for Munster is home tie against Leinster next Saturday in Ballinakill in Waterford.

Munster: Ben Daly (Waterpark); Brian P O’Sullivan (Kanturk), Brian J O’Sullivan (Kanturk), Laszio Rabatin (Old Christians), Frank Horgan (Muskerry); Shane Airey (Newcastle Wet), Aaron Rice (Newcastle West); Nigel Clancy (Richmond), Tadgh McCarthy (Bantry Bay), Dave Jennings (Clonakilty); Ruairí O’Donnell (St. Mary’s), Jack Lonergan (Old Christians); Sonny Dwyer (Thurles), Ben Kennedy (Cobh Pirates), Kevin Kinnane (Kilfeacle).

Replacements: Ricky Whitney (Kilfeacle), Rob Loftus (Sunday’s Well), Cian Walsh (Old Christians), Josh Brady (Bandon), John Willis (Mallow), Zac Allen (Bandon), Adam Guerin (St. Mary’s), Sam Glynn (Mallow).