The match finishes on a high, with Munster throwing everything at a sturdy Connacht defence. But the visitors hold out and deny Munster a much needed bonus points. Connacht will be disappointed after their recent form, but will take consolation over the strength of their defence in the second half. Thanks for joining us.

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This second half has been rife with turnovers, due to either poor handling or ill discipline. The continuous shift of possession has been interspersed with some exciting attacking spells from both teams but Munster haven't yet managed to secure the bonus point.

Connacht find themselves on the front foot, driving Munster towards their line with a powerful rolling maul. Kearney splits off the back and offloads to O'Donoghue who stretches for the line but is driven into touch.

Connacht struggling to string together more that six or seven attacking phases. Unforced errors really stifling their efforts so far tonight.

Harris-Wright appears to have twisted his ankle in contact. He limps from the field of play, and is replaced by Flavin.

Munster earn a scrum in the Connacht twenty-two. Coughlan tears off the back and crashes into contact. The ball is recycled and a ruck forms five metres out from the whitewash. Connacht scramble into position, but nobody spots Varley who snatches the ball from the base and scampers over!

McCarthy replaces Naoupu for his 150th Connacht cap.

Connacht are penalised for hands in the ruck. Munster opt for the posts and O'Gara guides it through. The flags go up and the half-time whistle sounds. Munster can be proud of their efforts, particularly having picked up the yellow card. Connacht finding it difficult to maintain possession, having only held the ball for 22% of the half.