Munster supporters will not need reminding their team has beaten Leinster once already this season but Jack O’Donoghue knows landing a precious URC double over the defending champions at Thomond Park on Saturday is another challenge altogether. And that includes Thomond Park, where the last home victory against the boys in blue was in December 2018. “I still think the rivalry is definitely there, I don't think it ever went away,” O’Donoghue said. Jack O'Donoghue takes possession in a lineout during a United Rugby Championship match against Leinster at Croke Park. Although it's a massive derby, we're looking at making Thomond Park special for us and that's building on last week.

Source: Irish Examiner December 24, 2025 14:30 UTC