Munster win a penalty at the scrum, a rarity tonight. Ironic cheers come from the stands as the hosts kick into Edinburgh's 22 once more. Edinburgh, down to 14 players, stand firm in defence and win a penalty.

100-miles-a-minute stuff so far. Hamish Watson already introduced off the bench for Luke Crosbie. Both sides already threatening at the edges with only three minutes played. Munster kick-off and Edinburgh look to build the game's first attack. A crowd of 8,800 is expected tonight.

Munster take on Edinburgh this evening in the latest round of fixtures in the United Rugby Championship. With most of both teams' top stars on International duty, tonight's game should give some fringe players a chance to impress as we head for the business end of the season.

Thompson penalty gives Edinburgh early lead. Nankivell touches down under the posts for Munster for easy conversion. Thompson does likewise for the visitors, who edge in front aga

An eleventh win in a row at Virgin Media Park seemed a given against an Edinburgh side which hadn’t won away from home since last April, but Munster were blown away by the last