Munster opened their 2026-27 Champions Cup campaign with a 33-25 win over Racing 92 at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday, marking the 13th anniversary of Anthony Foley's passing. The emotional fixture featured a moving performance by the Shannon RFC choir singing Foley's club song 'There is an Isle' before kick-off, with a minute's applause in the eighth minute. Munster scored five tries through Brian Gleeson, Shay McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Fineen Wycherley and Craig Casey, while Racing's Wilfried Hulleu, Maxime Machenaud and Joey Manu also crossed the line.
After leading 15-0 at halftime, Munster saw Racing claw back to within three points before a late Arthur Roche yellow card and Casey's final try secured victory. The win comes after Racing's inconsistent domestic form, sitting 12th in the Top 14 after four losses in six games.
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