Craig Casey shines as Munster cruise past Gloucester

By Press Association Sport Staff

Craig Casey starred as Munster swept aside an inexperienced Gloucester side 31-3 after bursting into life in the second half of their Champions League clash in Cork.

An ugly first half that was full of errors ended with the hosts holding a 7-3 lead after Dan Kelly had crossed in the 21st minute.

But with scrum-half Casey acting as the catalyst, they found their rhythm to conjure further tries for Mike Haley, Ruadhan Quinn, Tom Farrell and Tadhg Beirne.

Munster finished with a bang and benefited from yellow cards shown to Gloucester’s Jamal Ford-Robinson and Caio James in each half.

Ford-Robinson was sin-binned for a dangerous clear-out and James saw yellow for going off his feet.

It was the reaction they were looking for after being demolished 40-14 by Bath at the Recreation Ground on the opening weekend.

Full-time in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and it's a bonus point 31-3 win in Round 2 of the Champions Cup!

Thanks to all of our supporters who came out in such great numbers in Cork tonight.#SUAF 🔴 | #MUNvGLO pic.twitter.com/wPKcOltjei

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) December 13, 2025