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Leinster

Connacht vs Leinster

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Turner bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

77'

Penalty Goal

Ciaran Frawley kicks the penalty.

76'

Yellow Card

Niall Murray (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh van der Flier took full advantage.

74'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ciaran Frawley getting some game time.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rob Russell being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Sheehan took full advantage.

70'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Ciaran Booth coming on.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Paul Boyle coming off.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Tom Daly coming on.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Conor Fitzgerald coming off.

65'

Leinster Rugby sub Joe McCarthy comes onto the field.

61'

James Ryan departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Jack Aungier comes on for Connacht Rugby.

59'

Finlay Bealham leaves the field.

59'

Grant Stewart comes on for Connacht Rugby.

59'

Dave Heffernan leaves the field.

59'

Nick McCarthy comes on for Leinster Rugby.

55'

Cormac Foley leaves the field.

55'

Oisin Dowling comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Gavin Thornbury leaves the field.

55'

Conor Oliver comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Shamus Hurley-Langton leaves the field.

55'

Ross Byrne steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

54'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Caolin Blade getting some game time.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Colm Reilly being replaced.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Denis Buckley getting some game time.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Peter Dooley being replaced.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Henshaw getting some game time.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter getting some game time.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Ngatai being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Alaalatoa coming on.

40'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ed Byrne being replaced.

45'

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

43'

Leinster Rugby decided to go for goal with Ross Byrne taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Martin Moloney comes on for Leinster Rugby.

33'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Tadhg Furlong coming off.

40'

Jack Conan leaves the field.

33'

Josh Murphy comes on for Connacht Rugby.

33'

Conor Oliver leaves the field.

33'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Conor Oliver getting some game time.

20'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Murphy being replaced.

20'

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

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Garry Ringrose took full advantage.

14'

The defensive line has been broken as Jimmy O'Brien goes through the gap.

Conversion

Ross Byrne has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Cormac Foley

The defensive line has been broken as Cormac Foley goes through the gap.

Josh van der Flier sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Leinster 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 14th October 2022, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Frawley

76'

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Murray

0 - 7

74'

Half Time

Byrne

0 - 7

Foley

0 - 5

Start

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Avg. Points Scored

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Avg. Points Scored

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Connacht vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Leinster in United Rugby Championship Round 5 on Fri 14th October 2022 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST, 07:35 NZST in New Zealand, 05:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 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 6 places in the league table with Leinster in 1st and Connacht in 7th as such Leinster are favourites on paper.

Connacht vs Leinster Squads

The official squads for Connacht 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.