Munster

7 - 28

Full Time

Leinster

Leinster vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Scott Penny bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

80'

Jordan Larmour comes on.

75'

Garry Ringrose comes off.

75'

Brian Deeny comes on.

75'

James Ryan comes off.

75'

Ben O'Connor comes on.

75'

Mike Haley comes off.

75'

Conversion

Ross Byrne has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Caelan Doris scores the try from close range.

73'

Scott Penny played a key part in that try.

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Penny getting some game time.

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh van der Flier being replaced.

73'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eoghan Clarke getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

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

73'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dian Bleuler being replaced.

73'

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

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jimmy O'Brien took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe McCarthy took full advantage.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Brian Gleeson coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Kendellen coming off.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Tony Butler coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Billy Burns coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh van der Flier goes through the gap.

64'

Leinster Rugby sub Ross Byrne comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Prendergast departs for Leinster Rugby.

63'

Leinster Rugby sub Lee Barron comes onto the field.

63'

Ronan Kelleher departs for Leinster Rugby.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Ahern goes through the gap.

62'

John Ryan comes on.

54'

Oli Jager comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Josh van der Flier from scoring as they record the try for Leinster Rugby.

53'

What a run here by Josh van der Flier as they get over the gainline!

53'

Cian Healy comes on.

52'

Rabah Slimani comes off.

52'

Fintan Gunne comes on.

52'

Luke McGrath comes off.

52'

Paddy Patterson comes on.

50'

Ethan Coughlan comes off.

50'

What a run here by Jamie Osborne as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Billy Burns adds the two points for Munster Rugby.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Thomas Ahern dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Spellbinding play by John Hodnett is finished off with a try.

44'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with John Hodnett coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Fineen Wycherley coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Munster Rugby sub Niall Scannell comes onto the field.

36'

Eoghan Clarke departs for Munster Rugby.

36'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sam Prendergast scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Sam Prendergast breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Luke McGrath is finished off with a try.

31'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eoghan Clarke getting some game time.

22'

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

22'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter getting some game time.

22'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Boyle being replaced.

22'

Yellow Card

Tommy O'Brien (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Garry Ringrose bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Gavin Coombes took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

Try

Luke McGrath scores the try from close range.

A gap opened in the defence and Luke McGrath took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Luke McGrath goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Munster v Leinster 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 27th December 2024, 11:35am PST 
  
 Thomond Park 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

Possession Last 10 min

96%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Byrne

74'

7 - 28

Doris

73'

7 - 26

Prendergast

53'

7 - 21

van der Flier

53'

7 - 19

Burns

7 - 14

46'

Ahern

5 - 14

44'

Half Time

Prendergast

33'

0 - 14

Prendergast

32'

0 - 12

O'Brien

21'

0 - 7

Prendergast

0 - 7

McGrath

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Munster

Leinster

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Defence Profile

Munster

Leinster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

60%

3-6 secs

22%

32%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

101

Last 5 Penalties

56'

57'

67'

72'

76'

Munster

Leinster

Munster vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Munster face off against Leinster in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Fri 27th December 2024 at Thomond Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35 and is broadcast on Premiersports. 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 in the US.

Munster won the last encounter but Munster 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 Leinster in 1st and Munster in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Munster vs Leinster Squads

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