Leinster power past Munster in front of new URC record crowdPA Sport StaffLeinster showed why they are the United Rugby Championship pacesetters with a convincing 26-12 bonus-point win over Munster at Croke Park. A record league crowd of 80,468 watched the Irish provinces battle it out at GAA HQ for the second time in 15 years, albeit that injuries meant Munster were not at full strength. Resilient Munster put Emerging Ireland’s Sean O’Brien over in the 34th minute, having had an earlier Calvin Nash effort ruled out. Frawley converted and also added the extras after player-of-the-match Doris had spun out of a Jack Crowley tackle to score. Snyman hit back, crashing over past former team-mates John Ryan and Craig Casey, before a defence-dominated third quarter saw Munster held scoreless despite Tom Farrell’s best efforts.

Source: Irish Independent October 12, 2024 19:54 UTC