That's a wrap from today's URC coverage.

Earlier, Ulster secured a 29-24 bonus-point victory over Connacht in Galway to get back on the winning trail.

At Thomond Park, Leinster emerged narrow winners over Munster in an arm-wrestle of a game which saw Leo Cullen's side avenge a defeat to their great rivals earlier in the season.

The inter-pro series continues next week, so we will be back on Friday when Ulster host Munster.

Until then, enjoy the rest of the festive period and have a Happy New Year.

Simon Zebo
Former Munster and Ireland winger on Premier Sports

Munster were probably a bit below par but you have to give credit to Leinster.

They put a lot of pressure on Munster who struggled for large parts. We saw glimpses from Munster towards the end, but not enough over the 80 [minutes].

Leinster's Caelan Doris, speaking to Premier Sports:

"It was tough but we expect that coming down here. You know you will get a hostile crowd and around this time of year there is an extra bite to it.

"We left opportunities out there and made it harder for ourselves. Performances aren't what we would like but the character is pleasing."

Man of the match Josh van der Flier, speaking on Premier Sports:

"It was a tough game and I thought we defended really well, but it took every bit of us to beat Munster. It was a big disappointment to lose at Croke Park, but I'm proud of the lads tonight. It was a dig-deep performance."

Munster made it nervy at the end there but Leinster had enough to hang on.

It's over!

The ball comes loose and Harry Byrne thumps it into the Thomond Park stands.

Munster back inside the 22

Munster through the phases but Leinster are getting off the line quickly...

Clock is in the red, Munster with the line-out just inside the opposing 22.

Munster playing with advantage for a high tackle.

Nothing coming so we come back for the penalty on halfway.

Jack Crowley looks to the corner...

The returned O'Donoghue with a turnover to give Munster one final chance.

Munster scrum from deep with 90 seconds to go.

Munster actually kick to touch.

Two and a half minutes to go and Leinster back in possession.

The ball squirms out of the ruck and Harry Byrne boots clear.

Munster still in possession but they'll have to go the length.

Three minutes to go...

Leinster on the ball as they look to run down the clock.

Oh, but it's a big turnover from Alex Nankivell.

The centre is over that one like a back row and Munster have the ball back with four and half minutes to find a try.

Jack O'Donoghue returns to take Beirne's place.

Caelan Doris with a big turnover but it's all eyes on Tadhg Beirne who is down with an injury.

They can't.

The ball is spilled forward after another big set from Leinster.

James Ryan is the one taking the high fives after the ball squirmed from O'Donoghue's grasp.

Munster on the front foot again.

Can they make it count this time?

Leinster make another mess of the restart but they manage to force another turnover at the end of a scrappy Munster possession.

To be honest, as we enter the final quarter, this game is becoming more not less disjointed.