History of rugby union matches between Munster and Connacht

Munster versus Connacht is a rivalry that dates back to the foundation of the game in Ireland in 1879.

Games between the two have occurred on an annual basis since the inception of the IRFU Interprovincial Championship in 1946.

Since the beginning of the inter-provincials in 1946, Munster hold an 88–13 advantage in overall wins, with three draws.

Additionally, since the inception of the Celtic League in 2001–02, Munster hold a 36–9 advantage in overall wins, with one draw in that time.

Biggest wins Munster: 67–17 (1999–2000) Connacht: 35–14 (2015–16) Highest scoring match Munster 67–17 Connacht (84 points, 1999–2000) Lowest scoring match Munster 3–0 Connacht (3 points, 1957–58) Most consecutive wins Munster: 22 (1987–88 – 2003–04) Connacht: 2 (2015–16) A history of Munster–Connacht results since the formation of the inter-provincial championship in 1946:[1][2]

Connacht ruck during a match on 27 December 2010
Connacht and Munster scrum in 2010 Magners league matchup