Munster hit back with impressive Ospreys win in tough conditions

Munster returned to winning ways at a rain-lashed Virgin Media Park by beating Ospreys 23-0 in a repeat of last season's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

Shay McCarthy matched Dougie Fife’s fastest try in URC history after just 10 seconds as Munster built an 18-0 half-time lead.

Tom Farrell and Calvin Nash also claimed first-half tries, but Munster did have some setbacks with Oli Jager and Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony both picking up injuries.

Graham Rowntree’s side sealed their bonus point through Jack O’Donoghue in the 64th minute before thoughts turned to next week’s Croke Park clash with Leinster.

Heavily criticised for their humbling defeat to Zebre, Munster got off to a flying start with the elements behind them.

How about that for a start?!

Munster with a try after just 10 seconds.