Munster

28 - 34

Full Time

Edinburgh

Edinburgh vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Billy Burns converts the try.

81'

Try

Sean O'Brien gathers the kick to score the try for Munster Rugby.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean O'Brien bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

80'

Alex Nankivell sets up the try.

80'

Ewan Ashman comes on.

77'

Ben Muncaster comes off.

77'

Cameron Scott comes on.

75'

Mosese Tuipulotu comes off.

75'

Billy Burns comes on.

75'

Tony Butler comes off.

75'

Yellow Card

Patrick Harrison (Edinburgh Rugby) is shown a yellow card

74'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ali Price coming on.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ben Vellacott coming off.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with D'Arcy Rae coming on.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Paul Hill coming off.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Robin Hislop coming on.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Boan Venter coming off.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Glen Young coming on.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Marshall Sykes coming off.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Mark Bennett coming on.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Matt Currie coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Munster Rugby supporters go wild as Tony Butler successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Munster Rugby leads to a try for Ben O'Connor

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben O'Connor goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Tony Butler is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Shay McCarthy goes through the gap.

62'

Ruadhan Quinn comes on for Munster Rugby.

59'

Brian Gleeson leaves the field.

59'

Tony Butler comes on for Munster Rugby.

59'

Billy Burns leaves the field.

59'

Ross Thompson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Matt Currie to score the try.

57'

What a run here by Matt Currie as they get over the gainline!

57'

Mark Donnelly comes on for Munster Rugby.

56'

Josh Wycherley leaves the field.

56'

Paddy Patterson comes on.

52'

Ethan Coughlan comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Billy Burns kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Munster Rugby results in a try for Alex Nankivell.

51'

What a run here by Alex Nankivell as they get over the gainline!

51'

Tom Farrell sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Alex Kendellen as they get over the gainline!

50'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Diarmuid Barron getting some game time.

46'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Scannell being replaced.

46'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Kendellen coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Evan O'Connell coming off.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Stephen Archer coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with John Ryan coming off.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Sean O'Brien coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Calvin Nash coming off.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Patrick Harrison coming on.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ewan Ashman coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Ross Thompson adds the two points for Edinburgh Rugby.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Edinburgh Rugby is finished off by Magnus Bradbury, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Matt Currie played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Matt Currie being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby go for goal with Ross Thompson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Edinburgh Rugby is finished off by Matt Currie, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Matt Currie being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Ross Thompson sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

Ross Thompson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Matt Currie gathers the kick to score the try for Edinburgh Rugby.

29'

Conversion

Ross Thompson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Edinburgh Rugby is finished off by Ross Thompson

23'

That's a great try assist by Ben Muncaster.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Muncaster bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

23'

Conversion

Billy Burns converts the try.

15'

Try

Alex Nankivell scores the try from close range.

14'

Spellbinding play by Ethan Coughlan is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Fineen Wycherley took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Brian Gleeson took full advantage.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as John Hodnett goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Ross Thompson kicks the penalty.

Hamish Watson comes on.

Luke Crosbie comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as James Lang goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Nankivell goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Munster v Edinburgh 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Fri 28th February 2025, 11:35am PST 
  
 Virgin Media Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Gianluca Gnecchi

Points Flow Chart

Edinburgh win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

84%

78%

Possession Last 10 min

22%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burns

28 - 34

81'

O'Brien

26 - 34

80'

Harrison

74'

21 - 34

Butler

21 - 34

65'

O'Connor

19 - 34

64'

Currie

57'

14 - 34

Burns

14 - 29

52'

Nankivell

12 - 29

51'

Half Time

Thompson

40'

7 - 29

Bradbury

40'

7 - 27

Currie

34'

7 - 22

Thompson

30'

7 - 17

Currie

29'

7 - 15

Thompson

24'

7 - 10

Thompson

23'

7 - 8

Burns

7 - 3

15'

Nankivell

5 - 3

14'

Thompson

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Munster

78%

Draw

Edinburgh

21%

Conversion by Billy Burns

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Munster

Edinburgh

More Less

Defence Profile

Munster

Edinburgh

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

58%

3-6 secs

24%

22%

6+ secs

16%

20%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

70'

74'

75'

77'

Munster

Edinburgh

Munster vs Edinburgh Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Munster face off against Edinburgh in United Rugby Championship Round 12 on Fri 28th February 2025 at Virgin Media Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:35 SAST on SuperSport, 08:35 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 06:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Munster won the last encounter but Edinburgh are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Edinburgh in 6th and Munster in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Munster vs Edinburgh Squads

The official squads for Munster vs Edinburgh will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.