■By JOHN FALLON

Munster ............ 20pts
Tries: Beirne 48, Crowley 64
Conversions: Crowley 49, 65
Penalties: Crowley 38, 75

Cardiff ............... 15pts
Tries: Thomas 55, Belcher 60
  Conversions: de Beer 56
  Penalties: Beetham 78
JACK Crowley’s first try for Munster rescued them against a battling Cardiff side who pushed them all the way in search of their first win in 11 visits to Thomond Park.
Crowley struck to regain the lead after Cardiff had hit the front going into the final quarter of an error-ridden contest.
“It has been a long ti...