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Thaakir Abrahams of Munster gathers possession of the ball despite the attention of Harry Beddall of Dragons during the URC fixture at a wet and windy Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday night
MUNSTER Rugby ended a four-game losing run in all competitions when securing a hard fought 22-20 victory over a resolulte Dragons side in the United Rugby Championship at a wet and windy Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday night.
Six days after their shock exit at the group stages of the Investec Champions Cup, Munster returned to winning ways after securing a precious come-from-behind victory over the Welsh region.
The Munster has seen Munster move up to third place in the URC table.
The Dragons led the contest 20-7 some 13 minutes into the second half. However, backed by the elements for the second period, Munster finished strongly with two vital tries from replacement back-row Gavin Coombes from close range propelling Clayton McMillan's side to a precious victory.
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Munster’s only win in their previous four BKT United Rugby Championship matches was their 26-10 victory over the Ospreys at Brewery Field before Christmas.
Meanwhile, the Dragons’ only victory in their last 12 meetings with Munster was 23-17 at Rodney Parade in September 2022.
Next up for a Munster is a trip to Scotstoun on Friday night next, 7.45pm, to take on Glasgow Warriors.
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MUNSTER RUGBY: Mike Haley, Thaakir Abrahams, Dan Kelly, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly, Tony Butler, Ethan Coughlan, Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron (Capt), Michael Ala’alatoa, Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley, Seán Edogbo, Ruadhán Quinn, Brian Gleeson. Replacements: Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, Oli Jager, Evan O’Connell, Gavin Coombes, Paddy Patterson, Jack O'Donoghue, Diarmuid Kilgallen.
DRAGONS RFC: Angus O’Brien (Co-Capt), David Richards, Fine Inisi, Aneurin Owen, Rio Dyer, Tinus de Beer, Che Hope, Rodrigo Martinez, Brodie Coghlan, Robert Hunt, Levi Douglas, Ben Carter (Co-Capt), Harri Keddie, Harry Beddall, Aaron Wainwright. Replacements: Oli Burrows, Jordan Morris, Cebo Dlamini, Seb Davies, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Rhodri Williams, Harri Ackerman, Cai Evans.
REFEREE: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
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