Rugby

Munster A make Leinster A work for Interprovincial win

Hugh Hogan’s side nearly see 19-point lead overturned in second half at Donnybrook

Munster A’s Rory Scannell is tackled by Leinster A’s Josh Murphy. Photograph: Inpho
Munster A’s Rory Scannell is tackled by Leinster A’s Josh Murphy. Photograph: Inpho
Wed Oct 07 2015 - 20:44

Leinster A 22 Munster A 17

Hugh Hogan’s Leinster were almost caught out by Munster after building a 22-3 lead by the 49th minute in Wednesday’s A Interprovincial match at Donnybrook.

It was all going to plan for the home side as full-back Billy Dardis, wing Mick McGrath and lock Tom Denton picked up tries.

The momentum swung back towards Munster when number right Shane Buckley crashed over and wing Stephen Fitzgerald claimed an intercept, leaving Leinster clinging on in defence to close out the win.

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