Munster battle to gritty win over Edinburgh to go top of URC 

Munster go top, at least until Glasgow Warriors and Leinster play their round 17 matches on Saturday.

POWERING THROUGH: Munster’s Gavin Coombes is congratulated by Craig Casey and RG Snyman after scoring a try. Pic: Craig Watson

URC: Edinburgh 26 Munster 29 

MUNSTER climbed to the top of the URC table – at least until Glasgow Warriors and Leinster play their round 17 matches on Saturday – with a gritty victory over Edinburgh on a night of high drama.