Munster dethrone Stormers in URC final

CAPE TOWN - Munster scored a late try to dethrone Stormers as United Rugby Championship kings.

With the home side narrowly leading 14-12, John Hodnett dotted down six minutes from time before a Jack Crowley conversion ended the game as a contest.

The Irish side were worthy winners, having taken a 12-7 lead at the interval despite falling behind early on courtesy of a Manie Libbok try.

Munster, who stunned title favourites Leinster in the semi-finals, won despite losing inspirational captain and flanker Peter O'Mahony at half-time due to concussion.

"We performed well in the first half and should have had a wider lead by half-time. The second half saw us having to defend a lot, but we stuck to our guns," said O'Mahony. 

"The boys showed remarkable resilience and skill in the closing stages. Playing so many away matches lately has actually been to our advantage as we built incredible team spirit."

- Additional reporting AFP