Cardiff facing acid test away from home as Munster await

CARDIFF will be looking to build on a promising start to the new campaign when they face the daunting trip to Limerick to play Munster tonight (7.45pm).

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The Blue and Blacks travel to Thomond Park in round two of the United Rugby Championship after starting with a 33-20 victory against Lions at the Arms Park.

Cardiff have been strong on home soil in recent times but struggled on their travels in 2024-25, with their only three away successes coming against Welsh rivals.

They have not won in Ireland since beating Connacht 17-15 in September 2017 and are without a success in 11 previous visits to Thomond Park, although they have won in Cork.

Cardiff will need to hit the heights of their performance in April's 26-21 win against Munster in the Welsh capital if they are to back up their victory against Lions.

"The game here against them was one of our best performances and atmospheres," said lock Josh McNally. "To win in that manner put us in the playoff race and was a huge part of our season, we took huge confidence from that.