Munster secured a hard-fought 21-7 victory over Zebre at Thomond Park, ending a four-game winless streak in the United Rugby Championship. The Irish province, who had suffered defeats to Leinster, Ulster, and Glasgow Warriors, showed resilience after a shaky first half to claim their first home win since October.

Trailing 7-7 at halftime, Munster found their rhythm in the second period with tries from Alex Kendellen and Lee Barron sealing the win. The match was played in challenging wet conditions that made handling difficult, but Munster's forwards eventually dominated. Tom Farrell's tactical kicking and Mike Haley's clever grubber created early pressure, while Zebre's early yellow card to Giulio Bertaccini gave Munster an initial advantage.

Munster's bonus point hopes faded when Barron was stopped short late, but the win provides crucial momentum before their South African tour against the Bulls and Sharks. The victory steadies the ship for head coach Clayton McMillan, whose side had been struggling for form. With the Six Nations break now approaching, Munster can regroup and build confidence from this performance.