Summary

  • Leinster 14-31 Munster (FT)

  • Brian Gleeson, Tom Farrell and Ethan Coughlan respond for Munster after Leinster prop Ronan Kelleher's early try

  • Munster earn bonus point after being awarded late penalty try

  • Scott Penny scores late Leinster consolation try

  • Ulster beat Sharks in Durban to continue winning start

  1. Over and out from a busy day of URC actionpublished at 19:41 BST

    FT: Leinster 14-31 Munster

    That's a wrap from us on a busy day of URC rugby.

    Earlier, Ulster maintained their flying start to the new season with a bonus point, 34-26 win at the Sharks in Durban. You can read the match report here.

    Then, the Irish derby saw a fantastic Munster performance as they continued their winning start to the season with a 31-14 win against Leinster at Croke Park.

    We will be back next weekend as Ulster's tour to South Africa switches to Johannesburg when they take on the Lions on Saturday (12:45 BST).

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

  2. 'Our mindset was to hunt them down' - Farrellpublished at 19:36 BST

    FT: Leinster 14-31 Munster

    Try-scorer, Tom Farrell speaking to Premier Sports:

    "We said after last year's performance, the first 20 minutes was going to be so big as last year, they blew us out of the water in the first 20.

    "We said if we could rally that first bit and take them down the home stretch essentially.

    "We knew we couldn't rest and had to go with them. Our mindset was to hunt them down."

  3. 'It was a smart performance' - Dalypublished at 19:27 BST

    FT: Leinster 14-31 Munster

    Munster full-back Shane Daly, speaking to Premier Sports:

    "It wasn't the prettiest game, but an unbelievable dog fight from us. We made a statement to the league and to Irish rugby I think, so that's what we set out to do and we did it.

    "It was a smart performance. We didn't try to overplay in hard areas. To execute that in Croke Park in front of a home support was incredible."

  4. Full-timepublished at 19:15 BST

    Leinster 14-31 Munster

    That was the final act of the game as Munster come away with a bonus-point win to make it four victories in as many games to begin the season.

    Leinster have now lost three of their opening four games.

    Jack CrowleyImage source, Getty Images
  5. converted try

    Converted try - Leinster 14-31 Munsterpublished at 19:14 BST

    Scott Penny (try); Sam Prendrgast (conv)

    Munster's Gavin Coombes shown a yellow with five seconds to go for a cynical challenge. He goes off with a smile on his face as Scott Penny drives over for that consolation Leinster score with Prendergast converting.

  6. Postpublished at 19:11 BST

    Leinster 7-31 Munster

    Jack Crowley has been named man-of-the-match.

  7. Postpublished at 19:10 BST

    Leinster 7-31 Munster

    That sums up Leinster's night. Just as they seemed ready for a consolation score, James Lowe's pass bounces forward off Jamie Osborne.

    A bit of pushing and shoving follows but back for a Leinster penalty.

  8. Penalty Try - Leinster 7-31 Munsterpublished at 76 mins

    Penalty try

    Munster raiding for the bonus-point try. Tom Farrell is short of the line when grounding but his side get the penalty try as Ciaran Frawley is deemed to have cynically infringed when coming in from the side, seeing yellow to compound matters. What an evening this has been for Munster.

  9. Replacementpublished at 18:59 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Scott Penny in for Max Deegan on for Max Deegan on the Leinster side who are back in the Munster 22, but Munster again thwart them to win a penalty.

  10. Postpublished at 18:56 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Fintan Gunne replaces Jamison Gibson-Park on a Leinster team that is looking out of ideas with nine minutes to play.

  11. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    A kick ahead by Crowley and a rapid chase by Thaakir Abrahams has Munster on the Leinster line, but the hosts win the scrum.

  12. Postpublished at 18:51 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    A tired-looking knock-on from Garry Ringrose gives Munster a scrum on their own 10-metre line.

    Ronan Foxe replaces John Ryan for the Munster men with Beirne also off the field for a HIA with Ryan immediately returning to the play for now.

  13. Replacementpublished at 18:47 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Thomas Clarkson comes replaces Tadhg Furlong in the Leinster front row.

  14. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    What a defensive effort from Munster!. Leinster hammering at the line but they hold out and again it's Tadhg Beirne who gets it done, winning a penalty for Munster who will now get some relief.

  15. Postpublished at 18:42 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Leinster driving yet again...

  16. Postpublished at 18:41 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Leinster with all the territory and pressure, but nothing to show for it so far in the second half. Just over 20 minutes remain.

    Sam PrendergastImage source, Getty Images
  17. Replacementpublished at 18:40 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Tadhg Beirne again! He catches Jamison Gibson-Park napping for a split second and grabs the ball off the floor as Munster clear.

    Ciaran Frawley is back in, thus time as a full replacement for Robbie Henshaw.

  18. Replacementpublished at 18:39 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    A huge Leinster scrum to win the penalty. They tap and go, hammering the Munster line but still can't get over. However, they do now have a five-metre scum as Ethan Coughlan knocks on in an attempted intercept.

    Coughlan has injured himself in the process with Paddy Patterson coming in.

  19. Postpublished at 18:36 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Tadhg Beirne with another massive intervention for Munster as Leinster drive to the line, winning the scrum for his side.

  20. Replacementpublished at 18:35 BST

    Leinster 7-24 Munster

    Another Leinster penalty inside the Munster 22. Again they kick to the corner.

    Jeremy Loughman replaces Michael Milne on the Munster side.