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Craig Casey celebrates as Lee Barron touches down. Ben Brady/INPHO
Rugby
Three second-half tries help Munster to URC play-offs
Careers of Peter O’Mahony, Stephen Archer and Conor Murray extended for another fortnight, at least.
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Munster 30
Benetton 21
IT LOOKED DICEY at half-time, but three second-half tries secured Munster’s place in the URC play-offs and, crucially, next year’s Champions Cup.
The bonus-point victory over Benetton also extends the Munster rugby careers of Peter O’Mahony, Stephen Archer, and Conor Murray for another fortnight, at least.
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