Festive revenge so sweet for Leinster but Munster have only themselves to blame

The provinces shared a try apiece in an attritional battle in Limerick, Josh van der Flier scoring after just six minutes and Munster replacement Dan Kelly replying late on, but the visitors held on for a 13-8 win

TOUGH ONE: Tadhg Beirne of Munster after the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

URC: Munster 8 Leinster 13

Leinster exacted revenge for their derby URC defeat at Croke Park 10 weeks earlier as they held on for victory at a sold-out Thomond Park on Saturday night but Munster only had themselves to blame for missing out on a first league double over their rivals since 2014-15.