Car crash for Reds

BLUES CRUISE TO WIN

CARDIFF BLUES picked up their first win of the season as a superb display sent Munster packing at the Arms Park.

Blues had lost their previous three games, each by a margin of less than two points, but ensured there would be no repeat by scoring four tries.

They made a blistering start and a terrific burst from Willis Halaholo set up an early try for Nick Williams.

Munster responded with their first try when the home side lost possession on halfway and Andrew Conway capitalised by kicking ahead to win the race for the touchdown.

Worse was to follow for Cardiff when the visitors scored their second try within the space of three minutes. Joey Carbery burst clear from inside his own 22 to run 70 metres and, when the ball was recycled, Conway sneaked over in the corner.

The frenetic opening continued with a fourth try in only 16 minutes as Halaholo tore the visitors’ defence to shreds before providing Tomos Williams with an easy run-in.

The second quarter was less hectic, with Carbery’s long range penalty the only addition to the scoreboard to leave Munster trailing 14-13 at the interval.

Within three minutes of the restart, Blues had their third try when a fine pass from Gareth

Anscombe sent the outstanding

Halaholo outside his man and over the line.

Anscombe then converted with a superb touchline kick before knocking over two penalties to give

Blues a healthy

27-13 lead going into the final 15 minutes.

Munster never looked like clawing back the deficit as they continued to make unforced errors against a Blues side who had too much pace and determination.

And the home side were rewarded when Anscombe fired over another long-range kick before a second try from Tomos Williams completed a miserable night for the Reds.