'Leinster probably walk away feeling like they got away with one' — Beirne and Munster vexed by loss

Munster had mostly themselves to blame as Leinster settled the score at Thomond although coach Clayton McMillan did take issue with the breakdown: 'It doesn't seem like it's being reffed.'

LICKING THEIR WOUNDS: Munster players trudge off after their narrow defeat to Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Thomond Park. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Missed opportunities and a breakdown free for all at Thomond Park led to frustration in the Munster dressing room as Clayton McMillan and captain Tadhg Beirne reflected on a 13-8 URC derby home loss to Leinster on Saturday night.

Leinster exacted revenge for their comprehensive 31-14 derby defeat to Munster at Croke Park 10 weeks earlier as they held on for victory at a sold-out Thomond Park but Munster only had themselves to blame for missing out on a first league double over their rivals since 2014-15.