Munster followed up their victory over Leinster last weekend with a comfortable passage against Llanelli Scarlets tonight.

Four JJ Hanrahan penalties and an Andrew Smith try gave Munster a 17 - 6 win at Thomond Park.

Rhys Priestland's penalty had put Scarlets in front temporarily in the early stages. But Smith's try in the corner on 24 minutes swung the momentum Munster's way and they did not cede control from there on in.

The result lifts Anthony Foley's side to third in the Pro 12 table.