O'Shea lights up Thomond Park as Munster beat the Bulls
Munster rugby player Charlie O'Shea led his team to a 26-22 victory over the Bulls with two tries and a strong kicking performance. The win provides a necessary boost for Munster at the start of their season.
Why it matters
The performance of young talent like O'Shea is vital for the competitive landscape of professional club rugby.
Charlie O'Shea announced himself to Thomond Park with a sensational performance, as the young out-half steered Munster to an impressive bonus-point win against the Bulls in Limerick.
The 20-year-old scored two tries and kicked three conversions in his first start for the province, and was given a standing ovation as he departed on 68 minutes following a dazzling performance in Munster’s 26-22 win.
His first try was all heart as he charged down a clearance kick from Curwin Bosch before winning a race to the line, before an acrobatic dive to the corner in the second half nudged Munster into a 19-17 lead from which they never looked back.
Even before his two tries, the Corkman was catching the eye, sending a stunning crossfield kick to Diarmuid Kilgallen for Munster’s opening try, and drawing a majestic conversion in off the right touchline.
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