In a gritty showdown at Cork, Munster managed to maintain their perfect start to the United Rugby Championship season, edging out Edinburgh 20-19 in a nail-biter that featured a flurry of yellow cards for the Scottish side. The match was a roller-coaster with both teams trading blows, but it was Munster who clinched the win with a crucial try in the final quarter.
The game kicked off with Munster's Andrew Smith scoring in the very first minute after a quick-thinking lineout play caught Edinburgh off guard. However, Edinburgh quickly countered with Ewan Ashman and Ben Vellacott putting points on the board, only for their efforts to be marred by poor discipline, resulting in four yellow cards throughout the match. Michael Milne was instrumental for Munster, contributing two tries, with Fineen Wycherley sealing the win with a late try after yet another Edinburgh sin-binning.
Despite the loss, Edinburgh showed flashes of brilliance, highlighted by Darcy Graham's sprint to the try-line following a cross-field kick from James Lang. "We showed what we're capable of with ball in hand," Edinburgh's coach remarked, "but discipline was our downfall today."
"We showed what we're capable of with ball in hand, but discipline was our downfall today."
On the flip side, Munster capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Milne's second try exemplifying their persistence. "It's about taking your chances," said Milne post-match. "We kept our composure under pressure and it paid off."
"It's about taking your chances. We kept our composure under pressure and it paid off."
Munster's roster for the match included Mike Haley, Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Seán O’Brien, Andrew Smith, JJ Hanrahan, Paddy Patterson, Gavin Coombes, Ruadhán Quinn, Jack O’Donoghue, Fineen Wycherley, Jean Kleyn, Oli Jager, Diarmuid Barron (c), and Michael Milne. Their bench was stacked with Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Edwin Edogbo, Brian Gleeson, Ethan Coughlan, Tony Butler, and Dan Kelly.
Edinburgh fielded Wes Goosen, Darcy Graham, Piers O’Conor, James Lang, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben Healy, Ben Vellacott, Magnus Bradbury (c), Dylan Richardson, Liam McConnell, Sam Skinner, Marshall Sykes, D’arcy Rae, Ewan Ashman, and Pierre Schoeman. Their substitutes included Paddy Harrison, Boan Venter, Paul Hill, Glen Young, Freddy Douglas, Ben Muncaster, Charlie Shiel, and Harry Paterson.
The match officials were referee Ben Whitehouse, with assistants Robbie Jenkinson and Jack MacNeice, and TMO Keith David overseeing the proceedings.
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In a gritty showdown at Cork, Munster managed to maintain their perfect start to the United Rugby Championship season, edging out Edinburgh 20-19 in a nail-biter that featured a flurry of yellow cards for the Scottish side. The match was a roller-coaster with both teams trading blows, but it was Munster who clinched the win with a crucial try in the final quarter.
The game kicked off with Munster's Andrew Smith scoring in the very first minute after a quick-thinking lineout play caught Edinburgh off guard. However, Edinburgh quickly countered with Ewan Ashman and Ben Vellacott putting points on the board, only for their efforts to be marred by poor discipline, resulting in four yellow cards throughout the match. Michael Milne was instrumental for Munster, contributing two tries, with Fineen Wycherley sealing the win with a late try after yet another Edinburgh sin-binning.
Despite the loss, Edinburgh showed flashes of brilliance, highlighted by Darcy Graham's sprint to the try-line following a cross-field kick from James Lang. "We showed what we're capable of with ball in hand," Edinburgh's coach remarked, "but discipline was our downfall today."
"We showed what we're capable of with ball in hand, but discipline was our downfall today."
On the flip side, Munster capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Milne's second try exemplifying their persistence. "It's about taking your chances," said Milne post-match. "We kept our composure under pressure and it paid off."
"It's about taking your chances. We kept our composure under pressure and it paid off."
Munster's roster for the match included Mike Haley, Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Seán O’Brien, Andrew Smith, JJ Hanrahan, Paddy Patterson, Gavin Coombes, Ruadhán Quinn, Jack O’Donoghue, Fineen Wycherley, Jean Kleyn, Oli Jager, Diarmuid Barron (c), and Michael Milne. Their bench was stacked with Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Edwin Edogbo, Brian Gleeson, Ethan Coughlan, Tony Butler, and Dan Kelly.
Edinburgh fielded Wes Goosen, Darcy Graham, Piers O’Conor, James Lang, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben Healy, Ben Vellacott, Magnus Bradbury (c), Dylan Richardson, Liam McConnell, Sam Skinner, Marshall Sykes, D’arcy Rae, Ewan Ashman, and Pierre Schoeman. Their substitutes included Paddy Harrison, Boan Venter, Paul Hill, Glen Young, Freddy Douglas, Ben Muncaster, Charlie Shiel, and Harry Paterson.
The match officials were referee Ben Whitehouse, with assistants Robbie Jenkinson and Jack MacNeice, and TMO Keith David overseeing the proceedings.