Munster v Leinster

Joey Fullbackbery narrows the gap to two

Harsh penalty on Scannel there, looked like a good turnover to me

Akrasia

Plus Coombes hurt by a blatant side entry, should be a pen to Munster

That looked really nasty, hope Coombes ok.

Clegg

Two bad clearing kicks from Leinster have left to six points for Munster. Need to get our exits right.

Akrasia

Dirty leinster clear out injures our best player. And you got 3 points out of it

razorblunt

Thats very unfortunate for Coombes, the fact it wasn’t even penalised not with standing.

could be in danger for next week now too.

razorblunt

Murray holding the ball for a second before passing it is wrecking my head.

That's an awful box kick after a great turnover. Just begged for more pressure, needed length on that and Munster will go ahead now.

The Leinster tight 5 just isn't good enough for a game like this.

Macdarack

Lowe on the edge ,very nasty ,no wonder they take the piss out of him here .ref screwing Munster .

Dave_The_Sheep

Handing Munster very cheap penalties, so we are. Frustrating as we're far better with ball in hand, but the discipline just isn't there.

Clegg

Fairly happy with that Leinster first half performance. We look quite fluid in attack. Our midfield especially has tore Munsters to ribbons on a few occasions.

We've handed Munster 6 easy points. Cut out the errors and we'll be ok.

Macdarack

Poor ould Devin Tacklebag

Clegg

That's a brilliant scrum and incredible counter-rucking.

razorblunt

POM and his experience with felled trees in the garden coming in handy there.

A lovely moment of physical domination there.

Clegg

Doris has been fantastic. Hitting everything with venom.

razorblunt

The rucks are a complete mess, in at the side, flying off feet, sealing off. And that’s just Doris.

But seriously it’s a shitshow.

kuang1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118871469#Comment_118871469

Yeah agree... In from the side seems to be unpenalised today, for both sides.

Munster need to box clever in that regard. Not sure it'll happen though!

sydthebeat

Leinster to pull ahead when the reserve front row come on at 60.

Leinster by 10

brokenangel

Good game so far

Akrasia

Munster need to be as cynical and dirty as Leinster have been. Maybe taking out Conan with a dangerous side entry will even things up

Neil3030

Murray continuing his form from the 6N, getting the Munster attack some nice quick deliveries. Coombes is such a massive loss, in every sense of the word. I feel the bench will grind it out for Leinster.

kuang1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118871489#Comment_118871489

I fear by 20 tbh. 😕

Akrasia

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118871485#Comment_118871485

For both sides, but mainly for one side

Munsters weakness is trying too hard to follow the actual laws of rugby

Akrasia

Absolute filth from Toner

Clegg

VDF winning garryowens against outside backs.

What a man.

razorblunt

Great strong carry from DDA, quick ball ? No. Murray takes an age and kicks the ball away.

Clegg

That was an utterly sensational carry from Doris.

Ripped through the heart of the Munster defence.

randomname2005

Nice try, not sure what cloete did wrong though

razorblunt

Jenkins is soft as cheese here.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118871580#Comment_118871580

Himself and Lowe are streets ahead of everyone.

Byrne's kicking a bit frustrating, being 11 up would be a significant lead.

Clegg

Doris and JGP are the best players on the pitch.

randomname2005

Not impressed with Jenkins. Bad loss of possession twice from him

Clegg

Excellent try.

Great hands from our centres, Lowe and brilliant finish finish from JOB.

What a finish.

randomname2005

Smashing finish

Clegg

Leinsters centres have been markedly superior to Munsters. They're so much more skillful on the ball.

razorblunt

No yellow?

CptMonkey

Great try

razorblunt

Try or no try there has to be a yellow here.

Lost Ormond

very surprised no yellow for multiple penalties conceded by leinster before try there.

CptMonkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118871663#Comment_118871663

I’d imagine because we scored he didn’t send anybody for a 10min break

Dave_The_Sheep

Solid pressure from Munster, you could see that one was coming. Leinster need a bit of posession now to slow down any potential Munster momentum and to quieten the crowd a bit.

kuang1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118871663#Comment_118871663

One of my major pet peeves of the modern game.

Justified yellow card forgotten about because a try is scored.

Bullsh1t.

Ryle sounds heartbroken at that crooked throw.

That's bloody criminal, everyone forgot about the ball.

CptMonkey

In from the side of the ruck surely

Clegg

Another great try.

Leinster just look so much more well coached and organised in attack. Every player is a passing option and every carrier hits the line at pace.

Dave_The_Sheep

Two tries and an assist from Lowe.

That'll wind the crowd up.

You love to see it.