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Munster v Leinster player ratings: Damian de Allende best on show as men in red shine
Owen Harrison gives his verdict on each player as Munster snapped their losing streak against their rivals
Damian de Allende of Munster evades the tackle of Andrew Porter of Leinster on his way to setting up his side s first try, scored by Conor Murray. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Sat, 24 Apr, 2021 - 22:58
Owen Harrison
Leinster Ed Byrne: 6/10 A good performance from the Carlow man. Held his own at scrum time and looked very comfortable on the ball in the loose but couldn’t win the gain line which was the difference.
Forget the detractors, Munster should now be desperate to win the Rainbow Cup
A 24-point win over Leinster leaves Johann van Graan’s side in a strong position to end their trophy drought. By Ciarán Kennedy Sunday 25 Apr 2021, 8:00 AM 1 hour ago 8,272 Views 41 Comments
Munster s Damian de Allende.
Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
PRESSURE IS NEVER really too far from your door as a Munster player.
They went to Dublin last night knowing a win was crucial, and their 24-point victory not only ends the talk of Leinster’s growing superiority – for now – but means winning the Rainbow Cup has emerged as a realistic target.
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Hugo Keenan has established himself as an international starter
Leinster trio Hugo Keenan, Jack Conan and Scott Penny have signed new contracts with the province.
Ireland full-back Keenan s contract extension follows in the wake of his inclusion on the 15-player long list of nominees for EPCR European Player of the Year alongside Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw and Josh van der Flier.
The 24-year-old has established himself at international level, starting all five of Ireland s Six Nations games this year.
Conan, who started the win over England last month, has made nine appearances for Leinster this season, including the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final win over Exeter Chiefs on Saturday, while fellow back-row Penny has scored nine tries in 11 games in the Pro14 this season.