Munster hold on to beat Racing after Foley tributes
Munster began their 2026-27 Champions Cup campaign with a 33-25 win over Racing 92 in Cork, on a night marking the tenth anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death. The match honoured the former Munster captain, who led the club to its first Heineken Cup triumph, with a choir performance, family members in attendance and applause in the eighth minute.
Munster scored five tries through Brian Gleeson, Shay McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Fineen Wycherley and Craig Casey. They built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but Racing replied with tries from Wilfried Hulleu, Maxime Machenaud and Joey Manu to close the gap to three; a late yellow card and Casey’s try two minutes from time secured the hosts’ victory.
- Munster beat Racing 92 33-25 in their Champions Cup opener.
- The match honoured former captain Anthony Foley, ten years after his death.
- Racing cut the deficit to three before Casey’s late try sealed the win.