# Leinster fight back to beat Munster in URC derby

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/leinster-fight-back-to-beat-munster-in-urc-derby/
- Published: 2026-10-24T19:22:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T20:25:05+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cjy56g5g6qw2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Leinster beat Munster 28-18 after trailing 13-0.
- Three second-half tries secured Leinster’s bonus point.
- Munster’s late try earned a losing bonus point.

## Summary

Leinster recovered from a 13-point deficit to beat Munster 28-18 in a bruising United Rugby Championship derby at Aviva Stadium, earning a bonus point. Their three second-half tries turned the match around after Munster had started strongly.

Shane Daly’s try and eight points from Charlie O’Shea put Munster 13-0 ahead, before Tommy O’Brien scored for Leinster before half-time. Ryan Baird, Charlie Tector and Jamie Osborne crossed after the break, with Jamison Gibson-Park assisting three tries on his return; Ben O’Connor scored a late try to secure Munster a losing bonus point.

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