Old Belvedere defeated Young Munster 47-14 in the opening round of the League of Ireland on Saturday afternoon. The match concluded with a 14:47 scoreline at the home ground of Young Munster. It was the first game of the season for both sides, played on 26 September 2026.
The result left little doubt about which side was sharper on the day. Young Munster started with nothing to build on, while Old Belvedere took three points from the opening fixture. The margin of victory reflected a comfortable performance from the visitors.
Standings now show Old Belvedere at the top of the table with four points from one game. Young Munster sit in tenth place with zero points after their sole match. The gap between the two sides is already clear after just one round.
The visitors held a high line throughout and saw out their advantage without complication. Young Munster struggled to find rhythm in attack and came for crosses they never reached. The result means Old Belvedere begin with momentum, while Young Munster must regroup quickly.
Both teams have played only one match so far, and the season is still wide open. Old Belvedere's win gives them a platform to build on, while Young Munster face the task of bouncing back. The table will look very different by the end of the season, but for now the hierarchy is established.
