The television match clock also corroborated that Healy was out of time before he struck the ball. Law 8.21 Penalty Kick states: “The kick must be taken within 60 seconds from the time the team indicated their intention to do so, even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed, and a scrum is awarded.”
The result should remain unaltered with no committee room challenges, other than an acknowledgment from URC of an unfortunate oversight. Munster’s Jack Crowley acknowledges the Munster supporters as he leaves the pitch following the win over Leinster. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Munster backs coach Mike Prendergast deserves credit the way his team stressed the Leinster defence, getting the ball to the wider channels, the use of the inside pass, and trail runner, and the fact that his players had the courage to pursue width inside the Munster 22.