By NATHAN EDWARDS

Northampton S ....... 6 Munter..................... 17 MUNSTER battled past Northampton Saints in a great defensive display in the Champions Cup, with players from both sides involved in a second-half brawl. Munster went into the break ahead, thanks to two tries from Gavin Coombes and a penalty from Joey Carbery. With the Irish province holding the advantage, Northampton, who were without Courtney Lawes due to an injury picked up shortly before kick-off, were aiming to not start their European campaign with two defeats. The second period proved feisty and scrapp...