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Article: Scots do utmost to spoil party MAGNERS LEAGUE MAGNERS LEAGUE Heineken Cup champions are far from convincing but get off to a winning start at new stadium, reports Alasdair Reid

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October 5, 2008
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Munster 25

Tries - Stringer, Murphy, Howlett.

Penalties - O'Gara (2).

Conversions - O'Gara (2).

Glasgow 17

Try - O'Hare.

Penalties - Gregor (4).

MUNSTER fans have developed a powerful sense of history in recent seasons, but their self-serving narratives will not be embroidered by accounts of this match. Almost 20,000 of them welcomed their side back to the glistening new Thomond Park, but its opening was marked by a distinctly ordinary performance by the Heineken Cup champions.

With European rugby set to resume, Munster will have to improve mightily if they are to hold on to their crown.

Credit, though, to Glasgow, who played more than a bit part in proceedings on a filthy Limerick night. ...

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