Kilcoyne's last-gasp try secure thrilling 23-25 win for Munster over Ospreys

Dave Kilcoyne scored the crucial try for Munster
Dave Kilcoyne scored the crucial try for Munster
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Ospreys 23 - 25 Munster, Swansea

Dave Kilcoyne scored the decisive try and fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal followed it with a conversion as Munster sealed a thrilling 23-25 win over Ospreys in their Pro 12 encounter in Swansea on Saturday.

The first half was evenly contested with Ospreys managing a slender 20-18 lead at half time after Hanno Dirksen (4') and Kieron Fonotia (12') crossed over while fly-half Sam Davies contributed with two conversions and as many penalties.

Munster's tries came in the last five minutes before half-time with number eight Jack O'Donoghue (35') and Francis Saili (40') strolled past the post with fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal adding two penalties and a conversion.

Even though a 58th minute penalty from Davies stretched Ospreys lead to five points, Kilcoyne replied back with a try in the 77th minute to level the scores while Bleyendaal's conversion ensured a two-point victory for Munster.

The win also meant Munster have claimed their position at the top with 59 points from 15 matches while Ospreys are positioned third with 55 points.