Under-21 Munster 21 Leinster 19Munster recorded a narrow victory over Leinster at Rosbrien yesterday to ensure they are in pole position heading into next weekend's play-off finals in Athlone.
Tries from Ian Hanley, Ed Mills and Barry O'Mahony, all converted by Conan Doyle, ensured that Geoff Moylan's charges emerged victorious.
Leinster outhalf Jonathan Sexton kept his side in touch throughout with four penalties and a conversion from under the posts following a late try from Conor Donohoe.
MUNSTER: Hanley; Moloney, Gleeson, Ryan, Mills; Doyle, Williams; Hurley, Duggan, D Ryan, O'Hea, Kenefick, Holland, Essex, Sherry. Replacements: Noonan for O'Hea (50 mins); O'Mahony for Essex (65 mins); Parkes for Duggan (75 mins)
LEINSTER: Carr; Barden, McFadden, Donohoe, Hanratty; Sexton, Coughlan; O'Neill, O'Meara, Jones, O'Reilly, Toner, Mantle, Laffan, O'Brien. Replacements: O'Sullivan for Barden (15 mins); Culleton for O'Meara, Maloney for Doran (both 70 mins).
Referee: Peter Ferguson (USR).
