204 : Munster v Leinster wrap – Harpin' On Rugby
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
FULL TIME TAKES
Conor Cronin On the road, taking a win home with us without a lot of players who might have wanted the opportunity to play and might sometimes be considered higher up the pecking order, and having missed out on the chance to get a BP, there’s a lot to be positive about here.
Yes there were some things that we’ll use the video for to tidy up, and yes the referee was not at the top of his game, but you play the ref, you play what’s in front of you, and you take your chances.
I’m happy with that, munster threw their best available team at us, it wasn’t enough tonight
Andrew Potts A collection of random penalties until 50, then a game broke out
Martin Loughrey Scrappy to say the least. Great to get the win and our response to Deegan’s yellow was incredible, but the game didn’t really kick into gear until the 2nd half. I felt Munster had a slight edge on us for long periods but couldn’t capitalise. And of course Busby was poor. It seemed like he heeded the crowd’s reaction after Deegan flipped POM over, and made some strange calls after that. Very quick to ping Leinster after that, and of course there was his own obstruction of Leinster at the ruck that lead to a penalty for Munster. Still though, a win in Thomond is always great to get, so happy to take it!
MASTODON
rhubarbsticks @rhubarbsticks@sself.co
Although that was a tough, valuable and well earned victory it didn’t alter any pecking orders in Leinster.
A win away at Thomond with a rotated side and not playing particularly well is not to be sniffed at. Great runouts from Dan (again) and Big Joe Mac. Luke McG and Ross M made a big impact from the bench. Happy with that and isn’t it brilliant to see a return of the St Stephen’s Day fixture? #MUNvLEI
Bernard McKeever @dregin
#MUNvLEI Would not want to be on the receiving end of Graham Rowntree’s anger after conceding those tries with us a man down.
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URC ROUND X WRAP
ROUND 10
SHA 37-10 LIO
STO 37-27 BUL
CON 20-22 ULS
GLA 16-10 EDI
BEN 38-5 ZEB
DRA 24-29 CAR
OSP 34-14 SCA
MUN 19-20 LEI
ROUND 11
DEC 30
EDIVGLA
DEC 31
ZEB V BEN
SHA V BUL
STO V LIO
JAN 1
CAR V OSP
ULS V MUN
SCA V DRA
LEI V CON
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