Rugby

Munster secure gritty victory over Saracens to keep hopes of home knockout tie alive

The 22,002 inside Thomond Park breathed a collective sigh of relief as the home team battled back from a deficit

Munster's Dian Bleuler after scoring their side's first try during the Champions Cup match at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Munster's Dian Bleuler after scoring their side's first try during the Champions Cup match at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
John O'Sullivan at Thomond Park
Sat Jan 11 2025 - 20:05

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