Leinster

47 - 14

Full Time

Bulls

Bulls vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Larmour bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elrigh Louw bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

77'

Conversion

Ross Byrne has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Liam Turner

74'

Rob Russell played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Rob Russell took full advantage.

74'

Bulls make a substitution with Harold Vorster coming on.

69'

Bulls make a substitution with Devon Williams coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Leinster Rugby supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jack Conan leads to a try for Leinster Rugby

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Conan took full advantage.

67'

Ross Byrne sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Rob Russell took full advantage.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Caelan Doris coming on.

66'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Josh van der Flier coming off.

66'

Bulls make a substitution with Chris William Smith coming on.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Johan Goosen coming off.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Zak Burger coming on.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Embrose Papier coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Leinster Rugby supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Dan Sheehan

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Sheehan goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Michael Milne is finished off with a try.

63'

Bulls sub Reinhardt Ludwig comes onto the field.

61'

Ruan Vermaak departs for Bulls.

61'

Bulls sub Simphiwe Matanzima comes onto the field.

61'

Gerhard Steenekamp departs for Bulls.

61'

Bulls sub Mornay Smith comes onto the field.

61'

Wilco Louw departs for Bulls.

61'

Bulls sub Devon Williams comes onto the field.

61'

Harold Vorster departs for Bulls.

61'

What a run here by David Kriel as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Jordan Larmour as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Kurt-Lee Arendse as they get over the gainline!

55'

Ross Byrne comes on.

54'

Harry Byrne comes off.

54'

What a run here by Rob Russell as they get over the gainline!

51'

Johan Grobbelaar comes on.

51'

Akker van der Merwe comes off.

51'

Harold Vorster comes on.

50'

Devon Williams comes off.

50'

Liam Turner comes on.

50'

Robbie Henshaw comes off.

50'

Conversion

Harry Byrne adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

48'

Try

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

46'

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

46'

Rob Russell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Harry Byrne adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins getting some game time.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ross Molony being replaced.

45'

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'

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

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cian Healy being replaced.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jamison Gibson-Park getting some game time.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luke McGrath being replaced.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong getting some game time.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Alaalatoa being replaced.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for James Lowe.

44'

James Lowe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Joe McCarthy is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Johan Goosen has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Johan Goosen will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Bulls is finished off by Kurt-Lee Arendse, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Yellow Card

Luke McGrath (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

34'

Johan Goosen sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Johan Goosen being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as James Lowe breaches the defence.

31'

Harry Byrne curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Leinster Rugby maul...no miracles today as Ronan Kelleher powers over.

28'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Celimpilo Gumede getting some game time.

20'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Marco van Staden being replaced.

20'

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

20'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leinster Rugby is finished off by Josh van der Flier

18'

Jamie Osborne sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Larmour bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Johan Goosen makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Penalty Goal

Johan Goosen kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Bulls 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Fri 29th March 2024, 12:35pm PDT 
  
 RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Byrne

47 - 14

75'

Turner

45 - 14

74'

Byrne

40 - 14

69'

Conan

38 - 14

67'

Byrne

33 - 14

65'

Sheehan

31 - 14

63'

Byrne

26 - 14

48'

Milne

24 - 14

46'

Byrne

19 - 14

45'

Lowe

17 - 14

44'

Half Time

Goosen

39'

12 - 14

Arendse

34'

12 - 11

McGrath

12 - 6

34'

Kelleher

12 - 6

28'

Byrne

7 - 6

19'

van der Flier

5 - 6

18'

Goosen

14'

0 - 6

Goosen

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Bulls

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

46%

3-6 secs

29%

21%

6+ secs

20%

26%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

71'

72'

78'

80'

Leinster

Bulls

Leinster vs Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Bulls in United Rugby Championship Round 13 on Fri 29th March 2024 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 21:35 SAST, 08:35 NZST in New Zealand, 06:35 AEST in Australia and 12:35 EST in the US.

Bulls 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 1 place in the league table with Bulls in 2nd and Leinster in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leinster vs Bulls Squads

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