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Both Munster and Leinster were beaten in Celtic League action on Friday night.
Munster lost to The Ospreys 18-15 in Musgrave Park and Edinburgh defeated Leinster
40-34 at Murrayfield.

Munster 15-18 Neath Swansea Ospreys:

Samoan winger Elvis Seveali’i grabbed a brace of tries over four second half
minutes to condemn Munster to their first home loss in seven games.

Munster’s Christian Cullen did not set Musgrave alight in his debut but just
coming back from injury he adjusted well and did show signs of flair. Instead
Wellington product Seveali’i stole the show for the Ospreys. Munster’s tries
came on either side of the break from Shawn Payne and scrum half Eoin Reddan.

Full Details at: www.munsterrugby.ie

Edinburgh 40-34 Leinster:

Edinburgh staved off a Leinster rally to kick start their Celtic League challenge
with a tense bonus-point victory at Murrayfield. The Scots seemed to be cruising
to victory as they led 30-13 going into the final stages only for the Irish
side to battle back strongly.

Christian Warner and James Norton notched converted tries to put Edinburgh
under real pressure. But stand-in skipper Nathan Hines ensured a home win with
a late try.

Full Details at: www.leinsterrugby.ie