TRY GLUT AS REDS ROAR

Munster 45 29

Zebre

MUNSTER moved back into play-off territory in the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating battling Zebre at Virgin Media Park.

Academy talent Ruadhan Quinn scored his first senior tries for the Reds, whose attack was fluid but their defence poor.

Graham Rowntree’s men turned with a 33-10 advantage, striking early through Quinn and Mike Haley before closing out the half with efforts from RG Snyman, Sean O’brien (above) and Antoine Frisch.

Quinn returned from the sin bin to double his tally but Zebre closed to within 11 points thanks to tries from Thomas Dominguez, Geronimo Prisciantelli and Dylan de Leeuw, adding to Muhamed Hasa’s 18th-minute effort.

However, Shane Daly went over in the last minute to ensure Munster had the final say. Another positive was fly-half Tony Butler’s 10 points from the tee as he celebrated signing his first senior contract.

Snyman offloaded for Quinn to cross in the fifth minute. Full-back Haley surged clear for the hosts’ second try soon after.

Prop Hasa then crashed over,

Argentinian full-back Prisciantelli converted and also kicked a penalty following Quinn’s yellow card.

Snyman managed to score (inset) before his return and a 33rd-minute attack ended with winger O’brien bagging the bonus point.

Craig Casey played in Frisch for the fifth try just before half-time.

Daly had a try ruled out for a knock-on before Quinn picked off Luca Bigi’s lineout throw to score on the hour.

But the visitors refused to lie down and Scott Gregory’s turnover led to a try for Dominguez. Prisciantelli then won the race to his own kick through in the 68th minute and, with six minutes left, De Leeuw barged over.

Munster did sign off with their seventh of the night when Daly sped over from the left.