United Rugby Championship: Munster 24-17 Lions - Hosts win in Limerick to seal play-off spot

Munster defeated the Lions 24-17 in the United Rugby Championship at Thomond Park in Limerick, with tries from O'Connell, Casey, and Ahern, and three conversions plus a penalty from Hanrahan. The victory secured Munster a quarter-final play-off spot, moving them to fifth in the final league standings. The result also eliminated Ulster from the top eight, ending their play-off hopes despite their Challenge Cup final appearance.