Bayonne

13 - 22

Full Time

Leinster

Bayonne vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Luke Pearce has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Harry Byrne will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

79'

Try

Leinster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Max Deegan picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Jamison Gibson-Park is finished off with a try.

79'

Scott Penny comes on.

75'

Josh van der Flier comes off.

75'

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

What a kick! Sam Prendergast takes full advantage to score for Leinster Rugby.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Prendergast took full advantage.

74'

Harry Byrne played a key part in that try.

74'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Victor Hannoun getting some game time.

72'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Yohan Orabe being replaced.

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jerry Cahir getting some game time.

70'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Boyle being replaced.

70'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Joris Segonds as they hook it left.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming on.

66'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jimmy O'Brien coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Prendergast goes through the gap.

61'

Penalty Goal

Joris Segonds adds the points for Bayonne.

59'

Emosi Tumania comes on for Bayonne.

56'

Ignacio Calles leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Byrne kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Dan Sheehan.

55'

That's a great try assist by Jimmy O'Brien.

55'

What a run here by Sam Prendergast as they get over the gainline!

55'

Joe McCarthy comes on for Leinster Rugby.

55'

RG Snyman leaves the field.

55'

Manex Ariceta comes on.

52'

Nika Lomidze comes off.

52'

Emerick Setiano comes on.

50'

Luke Tagi comes off.

50'

Facundo Bosch comes on.

50'

Lucas Martin comes off.

50'

Yellow Card

Herschel Jantjies (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card

49'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Martocq getting some game time.

49'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Manu Tuilagi being replaced.

49'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Heguy getting some game time.

46'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Arthur Iturria being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan getting some game time.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Kelleher being replaced.

45'

Sam Prendergast makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Sam Prendergast coming on.

40'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Tommy O'Brien coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Ronan Kelleher being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Rieko Ioane comes on for Leinster Rugby.

33'

Robbie Henshaw leaves the field.

33'

Trouble here as Jimmy O'Brien breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

Joris Segonds adds the points for Bayonne.

23'

Penalty Goal

Harry Byrne adds the points for Leinster Rugby.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jimmy O'Brien bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

19'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Clarkson coming on.

16'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Tadhg Furlong coming off.

16'

Conversion

Joris Segonds converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Bayonne results in a try for Sireli Maqala

14'

Spellbinding play by Yohan Orabe is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Yohan Orabe took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Joshua Kenny took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Byrne took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee Luke Pearce blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bayonne v Leinster 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 17th January 2026, 07:15am PST 
  
 Stade Jean Dauger 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

73%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

Possession Last 10 min

89%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Deegan

79'

13 - 22

Byrne

74'

13 - 17

Prendergast

74'

13 - 15

Segonds

13 - 10

59'

Byrne

56'

10 - 10

Sheehan

55'

10 - 8

Jantjies

10 - 3

49'

Half Time

Segonds

10 - 3

23'

Byrne

20'

7 - 3

Segonds

7 - 0

15'

Maqala

5 - 0

14'

Start

Win Probability

Bayonne

15%

Draw

Leinster

84%

Start Half-Lost by Joris Segonds

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Bayonne

Leinster

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Defence Profile

Bayonne

Leinster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

54%

3-6 secs

32%

30%

6+ secs

24%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

62'

66'

71'

76'

Bayonne

Leinster

Bayonne vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bayonne face off against Leinster in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 17th January 2026 at Stade Jean Dauger. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Leinster won the last encounter but Leinster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Bayonne vs Leinster Squads

The official squads for Bayonne vs Leinster will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.