Van Graan pleased as Munster lay down weekend marker
With such a bunched race for the home quarter-finals in the URC, this evening's bonus-point win for Munster against Cardiff could hardly have worked out better.
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Munster secure URC play-off spot with bonus-point win over Cardiff
Munster guaranteed a play-off berth in the United Rugby Championship and boosted their hopes of a home quarter-final thanks to a 42-21 bonus-point win over Cardiff at Musgrave Park.
Munster 42-21 Cardiff: A fifth successive defeat for Dai Young's men who have not won away all season
Cardiff remain without an away win this season after producing a spirited display at Cork’s Musgrave Park, only to ultimately end up well beaten.
Munster maintain top-four drive with bonus-point win against Cardiff
With many of their URC play-off rivals not in action until tomorrow, this was a chance for Munster to lay down a marker early in the weekend.
Munster v Cardiff live updates: Kick-off time, TV details, team news and all the build up
Cardiff will be looking to end a four match losing run when they take on Munster at Cork’s Musgrave Park this evening (7.35pm). They go into this United Rugby Championship clash showing five changes from last weekend’s 22-6 defeat at home to the Ospreys.
O'Mahony and Zebo return for Munster against Cardiff
Peter O'Mahony and Simon Zebo are back in the Munster line-up for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff at Musgrave Park (7.35pm).
United Rugby Championship: Ulster name Mike Lowry at fly-half for Munster showdown
Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship begins on Friday with three games taking place, starting with the Stormers hosting Glasgow Warriors.
Munster make seven changes for Interpro as Lowry starts at 10 for Ulster
Munster will be without both Peter O'Mahony and the in-form Simon Zebo for tomorrow night's crucial URC derby match with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).