Cardiff stay in the play-off race after thrilling win against mighty Munster

CARDIFF Rugby staged a magnificent comeback to keep alive their hopes of making the URC play-offs with a 26-21 win over Munster at the Arms Park on Friday night.

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The capital city side had only once beaten Irish opposition since 2022 but claimed a bonus-point win.

Munster were twice ahead including a 21-12 lead early in the second half with tries by Calvin Nash, Mike Haley and Tom Farrell.

But indiscipline and the outstanding Taulupe Faletau allowed Cardiff to come back both times on a rousing night in front of more than 11,250.

Gabriel Hamer-Webb, Harri Millard and Johan Mulder all added to a penalty try to send Cardiff up to fifth with two games remaining.

A fourth defeat in five means Munster remain seventh but could slip out of the play-off places this week-end.

Munster edged the first half 14-12 after Craig Casey and Nash - among seven changes from the loss at Bulls - combined for the opening score.

But lock Fineen Wyvherley’s yellow card opened the door for two tries in four minutes as Hamer-Webb and Faletau excelled on what could be their last home appearance at the Arms Park.

Hamer-Webb finished a clever angle by Liam Belcher and quick hands from Ben Thomas for his fourth try in two games.