Munster Munster 8 - 13 Leinster Leinster

● full_time 80 minutes

27 Dec 2025

United Rugby Championship

Stage: Regular Season Round 8

Thomond Park

Head to Head

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👏 2
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😭 1

Leinster Rugby triumphed over Munster Rugby with a score of 13-8 in a tightly contested match at Thomond Park. The away team took an early lead with a try from van der Flier, converted by Byrne, putting Leinster ahead 7-0. Munster responded with a penalty from Crowley, but Byrne added another penalty for Leinster just before halftime. In the second half, Munster finally crossed the line with a try from Kelly, narrowing the gap to 10-8. However, Byrne's continued accuracy with the boot secured another penalty for Leinster, extending their lead. Despite Munster's efforts, they struggled to convert pressure into points, with several missed opportunities. Leinster's strong defense held firm, securing a vital away victory in this fierce rivalry.

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Weather

Temperature: 3.8°C (Feels like -1.0°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 14.6 km/h, gusting to 27.9 km/h Humidity: 86% Cloud Cover: 22%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 5' try Josh van der Flier
  • 6' conversion Harry Byrne
  • 34' substitution Robbie Henshaw
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 48' substitution Thomas Clarkson
  • 49' substitution Andrew Porter
  • 49' substitution Edwin Edogbo
  • 52' penalty Harry Byrne
  • 54' penalty Jack Crowley
  • 54' substitution Michael Ala'alatoa
  • 54' substitution Michael Milne
  • 54' substitution Lee Barron
  • 56' substitution Thaakir Abrahams
  • 58' penalty Harry Byrne
  • 66' substitution Tom Ahern
  • 67' substitution Jack O'Donoghue
  • 67' substitution Ronan Kelleher
  • 69' try Dan Kelly
  • 71' substitution Craig Casey
  • 72' substitution Josh van der Flier
  • 74' substitution Jamison Gibson-Park
  • 74' substitution Tadhg Beirne
  • 77' substitution Tommy O'Brien
  • 80' full_time