MUNSTER copper-bottomed their lead at the top of Conference B as they bounced back from their first loss of the season to leave Connacht with a mountain to climb if they are to reach the PRO14 final.
Connacht got a late try from Peter Sullivan which Jack Carty converted from the touchline to snatch a bonus point and Munster, with Rory Scannell and Nick McCarthy in the bin, had to defend a frenetic late rally but they held on and are now 11 points clear at the top of the conference.
Connacht enjoyed 57 per cent possession in the opening half but it was Munster who led 10-3 at the break after ...