Leinster fight back to beat Munster in URC derby
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.
In short
- 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.