Three of the best most recent Munster vs Leinster clashes

Leinster 24-9 Munster, Pro14 semi-final - May, 2019

Sean Cronin’s try ensured Leinster earned a shot at successive PRO14 titles, as his side beat Munster 24-9 to set up that final against Glasgow Warriors, which they went on to win.

A lung-busting semi-final at the RDS Arena went the way of the hosts thanks to a second-half score from the hooker, involving fine handling in the backline by his front-row colleagues Tadhg Furlong and Cian Healy.

Twelve points from the boot of Ross Byrne and a late James Lowe try made sure it was Leinster who played for the trophy at Celtic Park.

Leinster 27-25 Munster - August, 2020

JJ Hanrahan's missed conversion allowed Leinster to hold off a late fightback from Munster as the PRO14 returned to the Aviva Stadium.

Almost six months on from their last game following the suspension of the season due to coronavirus, Garry Ringrose's late first-half try forged a 17-13 half-time lead for Leinster.

Hanrahan's reliable right boot had Munster 13-10 ahead, with Andrew Conway and Cian Healy swapping early tries. However, their hopes of improving their second-place standing in Conference B were hit by injuries.

James Lowe finished off some slick interplay to put Leinster 11 points clear with half an hour remaining. Keith Earls and Conway crossed in a stirring Munster fightback but Leinster replacement Ross Byrne's 69th-minute penalty ultimately proved vital.

Leinster 16-6 Munster, PRO14 final - March, 2021

Leinster continued their dominance of the PRO14 by collecting a fourth consecutive title.

Although they were unable to turn their first-half pressure into points, going in level at 6-6 at half-time, a try from Jack Conan helped Leinster move clear after the break but the scoreline did not reflect the gulf between the two sides on the day.

Munster were chasing their first championship in a decade, having beaten Leinster in the final in 2011, but they were forced to play much of the match in their own half and could only muster a pair of penalties from Joey Carbery.

The defeat represented another dispiriting chapter for Munster in their rivalry with eight-time champions Leinster, having seen their challenge ended by the Dubliners in the knockout phase of each of the previous four seasons.