Leinster

26 - 12

Full Time

Munster

Leinster vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mike Haley bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

78'

Harry Byrne comes on.

75'

James Lowe comes off.

75'

The penalty attempt by Ciaran Frawley has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

74'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tony Butler getting some game time.

74'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Farrell being replaced.

74'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Ryan getting some game time.

74'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Ryan being replaced.

74'

Ross Byrne takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Garry Ringrose took full advantage.

71'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with John Hodnett coming on.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Gavin Coombes coming off.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming on.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jamison Gibson-Park coming off.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ross Byrne coming on.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Liam Turner coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Munster Rugby supporters go wild as Jack Crowley successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The kick through from Munster Rugby has allowed Mike Haley to touch down.

65'

Gavin Coombes sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Conor Murray goes through the gap.

64'

Leinster Rugby sub Cian Healy comes onto the field.

64'

Tadhg Furlong departs for Leinster Rugby.

64'

Munster Rugby sub Shay McCarthy comes onto the field.

60'

Sean O'Brien departs for Munster Rugby.

60'

Conor Murray comes on for Munster Rugby.

58'

Craig Casey leaves the field.

58'

Gavin Coombes comes on for Munster Rugby.

57'

John Hodnett leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Tom Farrell as they get over the gainline!

56'

Ruadhan Quinn comes on.

54'

Gavin Coombes comes off.

54'

Thomas Clarkson comes on.

51'

Ryan Baird comes off.

51'

John Ryan comes on.

51'

Jeremy Loughman comes off.

51'

What a run here by Sean O'Brien as they get over the gainline!

50'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Ahern getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jean Kleyn being replaced.

49'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Baird getting some game time.

49'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with RG Snyman being replaced.

49'

Calvin Nash makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Gus McCarthy coming on.

40'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Lee Barron coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Ciaran Frawley will have to re-adjust the radar.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Leinster Rugby as RG Snyman goes over.

40'

Jamison Gibson-Park played a key part in that try.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jack Crowley will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Munster Rugby is finished off by Sean O'Brien, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Gavin Coombes sets up the try.

34'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Loughman getting some game time.

23'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Ryan being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Farrell bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

22'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Max Deegan coming on.

19'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jack Conan coming off.

19'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Niall Scannell coming on.

18'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Kieran Ryan coming off.

18'

Jack Crowley has hit the cross bar with their penalty goal attempt!

18'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Kieran Ryan coming on.

15'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Diarmuid Barron coming off.

15'

Conversion

Ciaran Frawley converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Hugo Keenan

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugo Keenan took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Ciaran Frawley is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lowe took full advantage.

12'

Munster Rugby sub John Ryan comes onto the field.

11'

Jeremy Loughman departs for Munster Rugby.

11'

Conversion

Ciaran Frawley converts the try.

11'

Try

Caelan Doris scores the try from close range.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Liam Turner took full advantage.

Diarmuid Barron comes on for Munster Rugby.

Niall Scannell leaves the field.

Conversion

Ciaran Frawley has kicked a conversion.

Try

Leinster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with James Lowe touching down.

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

That's a great try assist by Jamison Gibson-Park.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Munster 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 12th October 2024, 11:45am CDT 
  
 Croke Park 
  
 Chris Busby

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crowley

66'

26 - 12

Haley

65'

26 - 10

Half Time

Snyman

26 - 5

40'

O'Brien

34'

21 - 5

Frawley

21 - 0

15'

Keenan

19 - 0

14'

Frawley

14 - 0

11'

Doris

12 - 0

10'

Frawley

7 - 0

Lowe

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Munster

More Less

Defence Profile

Leinster

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

64%

3-6 secs

39%

28%

6+ secs

11%

104

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

63'

71'

73'

76'

Leinster

Munster

Leinster vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Munster in United Rugby Championship Round 4 on Sat 12th October 2024 at Croke Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:45 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 18:45 SAST on SuperSport, 05:45 NZST in New Zealand, 03:45 AEST in Australia and 09:45 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Munster in 1st and Leinster in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leinster vs Munster Squads

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