Leinster

33 - 7

Full Time

Connacht

Connacht vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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.

Try

A stunning solo try from Jack Conan

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

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

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

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

Conan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Connacht

More Less

Defence Profile

Leinster

Connacht

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

62%

3-6 secs

25%

19%

6+ secs

26%

15%

Rucks Won

125

Last 5 Penalties

67'

72'

75'

78'

79'

Leinster

Connacht

Leinster vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Connacht in United Rugby Championship Round 18 on Fri 31st May 2024 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST on SuperSport, 06:35 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 04:35 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 8 places in the league table with Connacht in 3rd and Leinster in 11th as such Connacht are favourites on paper.

Leinster vs Connacht Squads

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