WITH easily their best performance of the season, Young Munster registered an away 29-19 Division 1A All-Ireland League at Terenure College.
The Cookies are now up to seventh in the league standings.
The visitors, under the guidance of Ger Slattery, led 22-0 at the break, with big scores from winger Shay McCarthy (2), Luke McCready and Hubert Gilvarry, and a conversion from Shane O’Leary.
That lead was extended through a penalty try on the restart before the concession of some late tries brought the home team closer.
Last season, Munsters recorded a double over ‘Nure.
In 1B, Garryowen slipped further down the table after their 24-19 home defeat to Naas.
In 2A, Old Crescent (to Dungannon 20-18) and Shannon (Wanders 25-22) both lost.
A late revival by UL Bohemian was not enough for The Robins to hold on to second place in 2B, as they suffered a 30-29 defeat away to Malone.
In 2C, Bruff were beaten 22-20 at Clonmeal, while Thomond/Midleton was postponed.