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Munster<\/a> player ratings: Munster battered Leinster<\/a> 31\u201314 at Croke Park, turning the capital blue crowd silent with a performance built on intensity, accuracy and a more than a dash of swagger.<\/p>\n Clayton McMillan\u2019s side dominated the collisions, bossed the breakdown and outclassed their rivals in most facets of the game, led by the outstanding Jack Crowley<\/a> and Tom Farrell.<\/p>\n 15. Shane Daly<\/a> \u2013 6.5 Witness guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd set the stage alight at the Rugby World Cup 2025 Finals with an electrifying medley of Bon Jovi\u2019s \u201cLivin\u2019 on a Prayer\u201d and the Black Eyed Peas\u2019 \u201cPump It\u201d. CATCH UP NOW<\/a><\/p>\n Witness guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd set the stage alight at the Rugby World Cup 2025 Finals with an electrifying medley of Bon Jovi\u2019s \u201cLivin\u2019 on a Prayer\u201d and the Black Eyed Peas\u2019 \u201cPump It\u201d. 14. Andrew Smith<\/a> \u2013 N\/A 13. Tom Farrell \u2013 8.5 Fixture<\/p>\n United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n Leinster <\/p>\n Munster <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 12. Dan Kelly<\/a> \u2013 8 11. Thaakir Abrahams<\/a> \u2013 8 10. Jack Crowley \u2013 8.5 9. Ethan Coughlan<\/a> \u2013 8 1. Michael Milne<\/a> \u2013 4 2. Diarmuid Barron<\/a> \u2013 7 3. John Ryan<\/a> \u2013 5 4. Edwin Edogbo<\/a> \u2013 7.5 5. Fineen Wycherley<\/a> \u2013 8 6. Tadhg Beirne<\/a> \u2013 8.5 7. Jack O\u2019Donoghue \u2013 7 8. Brian Gleeson<\/a> \u2013 8 REPLACEMENTS:<\/p>\n 16. Lee Barron<\/a> \u2013 6 17. Jeremy Loughman<\/a> \u2013 7 18. Ronan Foxe<\/a> \u2013 6 19. Jean Kleyn<\/a> \u2013 8 20. Gavin Coombes<\/a> \u2013 8 21. Paddy Patterson<\/a> \u2013 7 22. JJ Hanrahan<\/a> \u2013 N\/A
A few poor linking moments with his back division in attack but was solid enough from the back.<\/p>\n![\"Video](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760269811_297_spacer-new.png\")
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Tweaked his hamstring early and didn\u2019t return.<\/p>\n
Another stormer from the excellent Farrell, taking his first try like the proverbial candy from a baby. Nearly grabbed a second only for replays to show he came up just short.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760814250_327_309.png.webp\"\/)
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A really solid performance from a player who already looks like Munster\u2019s signing of the season. Strong in contact, clever in defence and linked beautifully with Farrell.<\/p>\n
Electric start to the game and a threat every time he found a sliver of space. His acceleration and balance caused Leinster headaches throughout.<\/p>\n
Outplayed Sam Prendergast<\/a> and it wasn\u2019t particularly close. His kicking game was exceptional and he pulled all the right levers for Munster. On this evidence he must start against the All Blacks<\/a> or the Munster conspiracy theorists will have a field day.<\/p>\n
The kid looks to the manor born and outshone Gibson-Park here. Composed, snappy at the base. A breakout performance marred by injury.<\/p>\n
Got monstered by Tadhg Furlong<\/a> early on and never fully recovered from it.<\/p>\n
Very hard to fault. Battled his life out despite the scrum being under pressure and nailed his lineout throws.<\/p>\n
The veteran was tested by rookie loosehead Paddy McCarthy<\/a> and came off second best more often than not.<\/p>\n
Strong in the lineout but fluffed his lines with the Leinster try line beckoning after a poor pass. Provided plenty of ballast and looks far fitter since returning from injury.<\/p>\n
A monster at the breakdown at times, making 18 tackles to underline his work rate and engine.<\/p>\n
A quiet first 25 minutes but his influence grew as the match wore on. In full wrecking-ball mode in the second half, as only Beirne can be.<\/p>\n
A real nuisance on the deck and one of the main reasons Leinster couldn\u2019t get quick ball.<\/p>\n
Dragged Munster back into it with the away side\u2019s first try from a pick-and-go under the posts. Carried with intent and was a constant physical presence until his afternoon was cut short.<\/p>\n
Steady if unspectacular off the bench against his old team.<\/p>\n
Shored up the scrum and carried hard. A strong impact showing.<\/p>\n
Did his job without fuss and helped steady things late on.<\/p>\n
Put in one huge hit on 60 minutes and set the tone physically. The Bok was good value and a major factor in Munster\u2019s dominance up front.<\/p>\n
Played a big role after replacing Gleeson, his hold-up on van der Flier a momentum-shifting moment.<\/p>\n
Kept the tempo high and ensured Munster didn\u2019t lose rhythm after Coughlan\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n
Not on long enough to rate.<\/p>\n