Leinster

47 - 18

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Yellow Card

Jacob Umaga (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

79'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rob Russell bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

75'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Federico Zani getting some game time.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Toa Halafihi being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Brian Deeny

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Brian Deeny took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Sam Prendergast.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Max Deegan took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and John McKee took full advantage.

69'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Filippo Drago coming on.

69'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Marco Zanon coming off.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Sam Prendergast coming on.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ross Byrne coming off.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Brian Deeny coming on.

66'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jason Jenkins coming off.

66'

Ross Byrne curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Leinster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ben Murphy touching down.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Leonardo Marin comes onto the field.

63'

Tomas Albornoz departs for Benetton Rugby.

63'

Ben Murphy comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

Luke McGrath leaves the field.

58'

Rhys Ruddock comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

Will Connors leaves the field.

58'

Alessandro Garbisi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Andy Uren leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Liam Turner as they get over the gainline!

54'

Riccardo Favretto comes on.

50'

Henry Time-Stowers comes off.

50'

Filippo Alongi comes on.

50'

Tiziano Pasquali comes off.

50'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben Brownlee getting some game time.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tommy O'Brien being replaced.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Alaalatoa getting some game time.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Clarkson being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John McKee getting some game time.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lee Barron being replaced.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Nicotera getting some game time.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Siua Maile being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ed Byrne getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Izekor getting some game time.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giovanni Pettinelli being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Ross Byrne adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jason Jenkins dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Tommy O'Brien makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Benetton Rugby go for goal with Jacob Umaga taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Ignacio Mendy, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Ignacio Mendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Marco Zanon sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Ross Byrne does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

What an effort there by Liam Turner as they score the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Liam Turner being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Tommy O'Brien sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Jamie Osborne breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Jacob Umaga kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Luke McGrath leads to a try for Leinster Rugby

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Luke McGrath took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Ross Byrne has kicked a conversion.

Try

Scott Penny scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Luke McGrath goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Ignacio Mendy

The defensive line has been broken as Ignacio Mendy goes through the gap.

Jacob Umaga sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Benetton 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 17th February 2024, 09:00am CST 
  
 RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

94%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga

79'

47 - 18

Prendergast

47 - 18

78'

Penny

45 - 18

77'

Prendergast

40 - 18

70'

Deeny

38 - 18

70'

Murphy

33 - 18

64'

Byrne

28 - 18

44'

Jenkins

26 - 18

42'

Half Time

Umaga

39'

21 - 18

Mendy

35'

21 - 15

Byrne

21 - 10

34'

Turner

19 - 10

33'

Umaga

25'

14 - 10

Byrne

14 - 7

15'

McGrath

12 - 7

13'

Byrne

7 - 7

Penny

5 - 7

Umaga

0 - 7

Mendy

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Benetton

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Benetton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

43%

3-6 secs

24%

29%

6+ secs

24%

Rucks Won

Leinster vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 10 on Sat 17th February 2024 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Benetton in 3rd and Leinster in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leinster vs Benetton Squads

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