Leinster v Munster live updates: Follow the action as old rivals go head to head
Leinster defeated Munster in a competitive rugby match, securing a bonus-point victory after a strong second-half performance. Key contributions came from Jamison Gibson-Park and a late try from Osborne, despite Munster's defensive efforts.
Why it matters
This match is a significant fixture in the rugby calendar, reflecting the current competitive standing of two major Irish provincial teams.
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Jamison Gibson-Park speaking on Premier Sports:
“I’m very happy to be back. It was awesome. We didn’t start well, but we were able to turn it around second half. We have to hand credit to Munster, they were good defensively. We felt a momentum shift with the yellow card and we took advantage.”
“It was a bit nerve-wracking at the start playing number eight, but I enjoyed every minute of it. You’re more involved. I was fairly cramping at the end there. That’s a huge bonus point, it’s a massive win for us, happy with the performance.”
80 mins: Try for Munster! O’Connor gets a losing bonus point, good play by McCarthy with a great carry and offload, Nankivell to O’Connor to finish on the wing. Conversion is missed.
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