Leinster reaffirmed their dominance over Munster in a thrilling round-four URC clash at Croke Park, a venue that has been the stage for some of their most defining victories. In front of 80,468 spectators, Leinster showed they were not prepared to give any ground to their long-time rivals, continuing a legacy that began with their seismic 2009 European Cup semi-final win.

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While Leinster’s season will ultimately be judged by the trophies they might collect, these 80 minutes provided a stark reminder of their power and depth. Despite missing key players such as Joe McCarthy and Rabah Slimani, along with the highly anticipated arrival of All Black Jordie Barrett, Leinster never looked in danger. They controlled the game from the outset, leaving Munster reeling after a nightmarish opening 25 minutes.

Munster, on the other hand, endured a difficult start, conceding three tries and making five substitutions due to head injury assessments and blood replacements, three of which came at hooker. Their set-piece faltered, losing two lineouts that led to Leinster's second try. Even when Munster had the opportunity to score, luck was against them. Jack Crowley’s penalty struck the bar, and Calvin Nash’s potential try was disallowed for a forward pass, with Leinster winning the resulting scrum penalty.

Leinster’s attacking play was fluid and assured. They wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with James Lowe opening the scoring after just six minutes, followed by two quick tries from Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan. With all three tries converted by Ciarán Frawley, Munster found themselves trailing 21-0 within 15 minutes.

Although Munster regrouped and earned a try through Sean O’Brien, it was short-lived. Leinster’s bonus point try, fittingly scored by former Munster player RG Snyman, sent them into halftime leading 26-5.

The second half lacked the intensity of the first, with Munster coming closest to scoring but being undone by handling errors. Leinster, solid in defence, cleared their lines, securing yet another victory over their historic rivals.

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