Leinster secured a bonus-point win over Munster at Aviva Stadium after overturning an early 13-point deficit in the United Rugby Championship.
In a bruising United Rugby Championship derby at Aviva Stadium, Leinster fought back to secure a bonus-point victory over arch-rivals Munster after a dramatic encounter.
The match saw Munster race into an early 13-point lead before a stirring comeback orchestrated by fit-again scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park turned the tide for the home side.
According to information published by BBC, the dramatic interprovincial clash concluded with a late try ensuring a losing bonus point for the travelling side.
Munster start brightly in Dublin
As ever when these fierce rivals lock horns, there was a plethora of intriguing sub-plots, from hooker Dan Sheehan switching to number eight to tactical battles across the pitch.
Munster looked fired up from the start and edged ahead through 20-year-old fly-half Charlie O'Shea, who slotted an early penalty following a high tackle by James Ryan.
Finding set-piece and breakdown joy, Munster scored the opening try when O'Shea, Sean O'Brien, and Craig Casey combined to put Shane Daly through.
Gibson-Park inspires Leinster comeback
Leinster needed a surge of inspiration before half-time, and returning playmaker Jamison Gibson-Park delivered an eye-catching display with three try assists.
Following a scrum five metres out, the Ireland scrum-half flung an inch-perfect pass to right winger Tommy O'Brien, who skipped past Ben O'Connor to score.
Early in the second half, momentum shifted when a penalty awarded to Munster was reversed, allowing Ryan Baird to force his way over the try line.
Bonus point secured late in the match
With Alex Nankivell sent to the sin-bin, Gibson-Park teed up Charlie Tector to give the home side the lead for the first time with 16 minutes left on the clock.
After a lengthy stoppage following a serious injury sustained by Shane Daly, Leinster went hunting for the bonus-point score and found it through Jamie Osborne.
A late try from full-back Ben O'Connor in the final minute ensured Munster did not leave Dublin completely empty-handed after a hard-fought contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the URC derby between Leinster and Munster?
Leinster won the bruising United Rugby Championship derby against Munster at Aviva Stadium, securing a bonus-point victory after overturning an early 13-point deficit.
How many try assists did Jamison Gibson-Park record?
Returning scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park notched three crucial try assists in an eye-catching display that helped inspire Leinster's second-half comeback.
What was the final score and bonus points outcome?
Leinster secured a bonus-point win with tries from Tommy O'Brien, Ryan Baird, Charlie Tector, and Jamie Osborne, while Munster claimed a losing bonus point thanks to late tries from Shane Daly and Ben O'Connor.
