Bittersweet night for Sweetnam as he scores first Munster PR012 try but Reds lose out

DUNMANWAY'S Darren Sweetnam scored his first PR012 try for Munster tonight - but it wasn't enough to prevent a 37-28 defeat away to Cardiff at the Arms Park.

Former Doheny and Cork senior hurler Sweetnam (22) was starting his sixth PRO12 game in a row for Munster and he ran in their first try early in the opening half, but Cardiff responded well, led by Rhys Patchell, who scored 19 points.

This loss dents Munster's bid to make the Pro12 play-offs. They stay fifth in the table.

HT in Cardiff and we trail by 2: 10-8 the score. Here's the moment of the half for us, @D93sweets' 1st try! #CarVMun pic.twitter.com/4G5J9r4iXq

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) March 18, 2016

.@Scannell12 made initial headway before @FrancisSaili released @D93sweets who dotted down for his 1st PRO12 try! #CarVMun

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) March 18, 2016

TRRRRRRY Munster and it @D93sweets who touches down! #CarVMun

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) March 18, 2016