Munster suffer shock loss to Zebre

Munster suffered their first-ever defeat to Zebre following a disappointing 42-33 URC loss in Parma.

The Irish side looked in control at the break as they led by 13 points after a brace of tries from Gavin Coombes, Mike Haley and one on debut for Bryan Fitzgerald.

Tony Butler was four from four on conversions to give them a 28-15 advantage with Jacopo Trulla and Alessandro Fusco crossing the line for the hosts, who had lost their last 14 games.

Full-time: Zebre 42-33 Munster
Geronimo Prisciantelli touched down the hosts' sixth try, which was enough to secure a first ever win over the Irish province. A super fightback from 13 points down at half-time