The home team had fly-half Johan Goosen sent off after 54 minutes for a dangerous challenge and Munster kept their composure to claim an outstanding win.

This top of the table clash was of Test match quality at times, with Leo Cullen’s men now nine points clear at the summit.

Nathan Doak kicked both conversions and added four penalties to claim 16 points

Michael Milne scored a consolation try for Leinster

Munster marked their first outing of the season at Thomond Park with an encouraging bonus-point win

Johan Grobbelaar claimed the first try for the Bulls after just two minutes

The host bounced back with a dominant second-half performance to beat the Bulls