Connacht 24

Munster 50

A gallant effort from Connacht – highlighted by the scoring of four tries – wasn’t enough to stop Munster from being crowned Women’s Inter-provincial champions before a big crowd at the Sportsground on Saturday.

Having defeated Ulster 25-19 in Ravenhill the previous weekend, Connacht came into the clash with Munster in good spirits, but a difficult opening meant that they were always playing catch-up against the strong pre-match favourites.

Three first-half tries set Munster on their way as Alana McInerney, Clodagh O’Halloran and Deirbhile Nic a Bháird all scored in the opening 40 minutes. On the resumption, Róisín Ormond crossed for Munster’s fourth try before a brace from Eilís Cahill, and tries from Rachel Allen and Heather Kennedy, wrapped up the title for the Niamh Briggs coached outfit.

Connacht had some possession and territory in the opening five minutes, but Munster defended well and were able to win a good turnover. Some strong carrying from Munster’s back-row brought play close to the Connacht line and though the hosts withstood the early pressure, the ball was then spread wide to Alana McInerney who went over for the opening try of the match. Nicole Cronin’s conversion was wide as Munster took an early 5-0 lead.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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