Munster maintain perfect URC start under Clayton McMillan with narrow win over Connacht

Munster 17 Connacht 15

Alex Nankivell of Munster is tackled by Josh Murphy of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship match at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

It was far from the precise performance of Croke Park, but two tries from captain Jack O’Donoghue saw Munster secure a two-point victory over Connacht.

The consistency will need some polish after this messy contest, yet Clayton McMillan’s men made it five wins from five with O’Donoghue’s try the only score of the second-half.

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