A BRACE of tries from Michael Milne and efforts from Fineen Wycherley and Andrew Smith were enough to secure a bonus-point win for Munster by the narrowest of margins, 20-19, at Cork’s Virgin Media Park on Friday.
After three outings, Munter have collected 14 points out of a possible 15.
A lot of the excitement was packed into the closing stages.
With the match entering the final 10 minutes, Munster were in their own half without the ball.
Indiscipline from Edinburgh, however, gave Munster a chance and after a number of phases and a yellow card from the visitors, Â Wycherley crashed over for the home teams fourth try.
It was a nervy final few minutes as Edinburgh crept their way ever closer to the Munster line but thankfully a turnover was won at a crucial moment as The Reds kept their 100 per cent start to the season intact.
Tom Farrell was selected as Player of the Match.
After almost two years out injured, there was a welcome return for Edwin Edogbo.
Meanwhile, Munster Rugby has been recognised as a global leader in sustainable sport, receiving the Sport Positive Awards 2025 – Report of the Year.
One of just 12 winners worldwide, this accolade celebrates the club’s pioneering work in climate action and sustainability.
Munster: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Seán O’Brien, Andrew Smith; JJ Hanrahan (Butler 70’), Paddy Patterson (Coughlan 60’); Michael Milne (J Wycherley 61’), Diarmuid Barron, captain, (L Barron 53’), Oli Jager (Ryan 24’); Jean Kleyn (Edogbo 55’), Fineen Wycherley; Jack O’Donoghue, Ruadhán Quinn (Gleeson 46’), Gavin Coombes.
Replacements:Â Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Edwin Edogbo, Brian Gleeson, Ethan Coughlan, Tony Butler, Dan Kelly.
