MUNSTER moved up to fifth in the URC table courtesy of a clinical 41-14 victory over Ulster at Thomond Park.
A quartet of tries from John Hodnett and a hat-trick of five pointers from Alex Kendellen secured the welcome result for the home team.
Unfortunately for Munster, there were a number of injuries picked up during the game as Jean Kleyn, Calvin Nash (to a standing ovation on his 100th club appearance), Tom Farrell and Oli Jager all departed, while Jack Crowley was withdrawn before kick-off.
Munster Rugby: Shane Daly; Calvin Nash (Kelly 29’), Tom Farrell (Kendellen 45’), Alex Nankivell, Andrew Smith; JJ Hanrahan, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman (Milne 55’), Diarmuid Barron (L Barron 55’), Oli Jager (Ala’alatoa 47’); Jean Kleyn (Edogbo 5’ HIA 15’ 17’), Tadhg Beirne, captain, (Gleeson 55’); Tom Ahern, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Michael Ala’alatoa, Edwin Edogbo, Brian Gleeson, Ben O’Donovan, Dan Kelly, Alex Kendellen.