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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Daly bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

75'
Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

74'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jimmy O'Brien leads to a try for Leinster Rugby

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jimmy O'Brien took full advantage.

73'

Sam Prendergast played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Ngatai took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and David Hawkshaw took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and David Hawkshaw took full advantage.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Brian Deeny coming on.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Clarkson coming off.

68'
Conversion

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Tom Daly successfully kicks the conversion.

64'
Try

Great hands by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Colm Reilly

64'

Conor Oliver sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Shane Jennings goes through the gap.

64'

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

63'
Try

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

62'

Leinster Rugby sub Harry Byrne comes onto the field.

61'

Ciaran Frawley departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Connacht Rugby sub Dylan Tierney-Martin comes onto the field.

60'

Dave Heffernan departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Thomas Clarkson comes on for Leinster Rugby.

59'

Brian Deeny leaves the field.

59'

Colm Reilly comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Caolin Blade leaves the field.

58'
Yellow Card

Michael Alaalatoa (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

58'

Luke McGrath comes on for Leinster Rugby.

56'

Rob Russell leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Shane Jennings as they get over the gainline!

54'

Michael Alaalatoa comes on.

52'

Thomas Clarkson comes off.

52'

Dan Sheehan comes on.

52'

Ronan Kelleher comes off.

52'

Michael Milne comes on.

52'

Ed Byrne comes off.

52'

Darragh Murray comes on.

50'

Joe Joyce comes off.

50'

Tom Daly comes on.

50'

Jack Carty comes off.

50'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Ngatai getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Baird getting some game time.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Ruddock being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Ronan Kelleher makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conor Oliver makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Byron Ralston coming on.

42'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Shane Mallon coming off.

42'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Max Deegan coming on.

40'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jack Conan coming off.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Denis Buckley coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Peter Dooley coming off.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Jack Aungier coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Finlay Bealham 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 Connacht Rugby has led to Cian Prendergast being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to David Hawkshaw being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Jamie Osborne breaches the defence.

31'

Caolin Blade comes on.

25'

Colm Reilly comes off.

25'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sean O'Brien getting some game time.

24'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sean Jansen being replaced.

24'
Conversion

Sam Prendergast makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Leinster Rugby is finished off by Ciaran Frawley

22'

That's a great try assist by Jack Conan.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Conan bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

22'
Conversion

Sam Prendergast converts the try.

17'
Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Jimmy O'Brien

16'

Sam Prendergast sets up the try.

16'

Connacht Rugby sub Colm Reilly comes onto the field.

13'

Caolin Blade departs for Connacht Rugby.

13'

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

10'
Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

8'
Try

A stunning solo try from Jack Conan

8'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Leinster v Connacht
United Rugby Championship - Round 18
Fri 31st May 2024, 01:35pm CDT
RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +26
Leinster
Connacht
Leinster
Time in lead
Connacht
74
Mins in lead
0
93%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
40%
Possession Last 10 min
60%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Prendergast
33 - 7
74'
O'Brien
31 - 7
73'
Daly
64'
26 - 7
Reilly
64'
26 - 5
Sheehan
26 - 0
62'
Alaalatoa
21 - 0
58'
Half Time
Prendergast
21 - 0
22'
Frawley
19 - 0
22'
Prendergast
14 - 0
17'
O'Brien
12 - 0
16'
Prendergast
7 - 0
8'
Conan
5 - 0
8'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.3
14
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
0.7
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster
Connacht
More Less More

Defence Profile

Leinster
Connacht
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
46%
62%
3-6 secs
25%
19%
6+ secs
26%
15%
67
Rucks Won
125

Last 5 Penalties

67'
72'
75'
78'
79'
Leinster
Connacht

Other Fixtures

24 - 28
FT
32 - 25
FT
16 - 12
FT
39 - 24
FT

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