The pod looks back on some classic encounters ahead of Saturday’s match

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Leinster and Munster will renew their rivalry at Croke Park on October 12th in the next round of the United Rugby Championship. Photographer: Ryan Byrne/©INPHO
Leinster and Munster will renew their rivalry at Croke Park on October 12th in the next round of the United Rugby Championship. Photographer: Ryan Byrne/©INPHO

Gordon D’Arcy remembers his first interpro game for Leinster against Munster for all the wrong reasons. As an 18-year-old, he was mercilessly stepped by Keith Wood before he got on the wrong end of Peter Clohessy at the bottom of a ruck. In the years after, Leinster and Munster have enjoyed many a memorable battle.

Alongside host Nathan Johns and Irish Times rugby writer John O’Sullivan, D’Arcy charts the history of this provincial rivalry through the professional era.

We also chat through which players have impressed so far on the Emerging Ireland tour while recapping Ireland women’s defeat to Canada.

Produced by John Casey.

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Clip: Leinster v Munster, 2001 Celtic Cup Final, Gordon’s try at 5.29″.