**Munster ended a run of five interprovincial derby defeats as their pack powered them to a 24-17 bonus-point victory over Connacht at Thomond Park.** Picking up much-needed BKT United Rugby Championship points, Munster's maul delivered tries for Roman Salanoa and Niall Scannell, while fellow front-rower John Ryan also burrowed over. Wind-backed Connacht were pegged back to 10 points apiece by half-time, their lone try an intercept effort from Byron Ralston with Jack Carty kicking the other points. However, Munster built on unconverted scores from Calvin Nash and Salanoa and deservedly took the spoils, despite Kieran Marmion's closing score for Connacht.
