Munster began life under new coach Clayton McMillan with a 34-21 victory away to Scarlets in the opening game of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Captain Craig Casey opened the scoring in the 10th minute with out-half JJ Hanrahan adding a conversion and two first-half penalties.

Mike Haley, debutant Dan Kelly and Thomas Ahern all crossed in the second half, while Jack Crowley kicked three conversions.

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