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Connacht
Connacht
23 - 34
Full Time
Leinster
Leinster

Connacht vs Leinster

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

80'

Ruben Moloney comes on.

77'

Joshua Kenny comes off.

77'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brian Deeny getting some game time.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with RG Snyman being replaced.

71'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eoin de Buitlear getting some game time.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Tierney-Martin being replaced.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben Murphy getting some game time.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Caolin Blade being replaced.

70'
Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Ciaran Frawley

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Ciaran Frawley took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Harry Byrne.

69'
Penalty Goal

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Connacht Rugby sub Jack Carty comes onto the field.

63'

Josh Ioane departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Sean O'Brien comes onto the field.

60'

Paul Boyle departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Connacht Rugby sub Joe Joyce comes onto the field.

60'

Darragh Murray departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Leinster Rugby sub Diarmuid Mangan comes onto the field.

60'

Alex Soroka departs for Leinster Rugby.

60'
Conversion

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

60'
Try

A stunning solo try from Charlie Tector

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Tector goes through the gap.

59'

Harry Byrne played a key part in that try.

59'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Byrne kicks the conversion.

57'
Try

Nothing was going to stop RG Snyman from scoring as they record the try for Leinster Rugby.

56'

Luke McGrath played a key part in that try.

56'

Luke McGrath comes on for Leinster Rugby.

55'

Fintan Gunne leaves the field.

55'

Alex Soroka comes on.

54'

Diarmuid Mangan comes off.

54'

What a run here by Fintan Gunne as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jack Aungier comes on.

50'

Sam Illo comes off.

50'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Penny getting some game time.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Will Connors being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Smyth being replaced.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Kelleher getting some game time.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gus McCarthy being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Billy Bohan being replaced.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bundee Aki getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry West being replaced.

48'
Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

48'
Try

Slick passing by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Harry West.

47'

Spellbinding play by Finn Treacy is finished off with a try.

47'

Finn Treacy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Diarmuid Mangan coming on.

44'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Soroka coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Charlie Tector being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Penalty Goal

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'
Penalty Goal

The Leinster Rugby supporters go wild as Harry Byrne successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Byrne kicks the penalty goal.

26'
Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert adds the points for Connacht Rugby.

22'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cathal Forde getting some game time.

20'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bundee Aki being replaced.

20'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Illo getting some game time.

20'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Aungier being replaced.

20'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jerry Cahir coming on.

19'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jack Boyle coming off.

19'
Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

11'
Try

Dylan Tierney-Martin scores the try from close range.

10'

Bundee Aki comes on for Connacht Rugby.

8'

Cathal Forde leaves the field.

8'

Jack Aungier comes on for Connacht Rugby.

8'

Sam Illo leaves the field.

8'
Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

8'
Try

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

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Gus McCarthy goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee Eoghan Cross blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Connacht v Leinster
Connacht v Leinster
United Rugby Championship
Round 10
Sat 24th January 2026, 09:30am PST
Sat 24th January 2026, 09:30am PST
Dexcom Stadium
Dexcom Stadium
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Eoghan Cross

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +11
Connacht
Leinster
Connacht
Time in lead
Leinster
14
Mins in lead
28
18%
% Of Game In Lead
35%
61%
Possession Last 10 min
39%
0
Points Last 10 min
2

Key Events

Full Time
Byrne
70'
23 - 34
Frawley
69'
23 - 32
Gilbert
23 - 27
66'
Byrne
60'
20 - 27
Tector
59'
20 - 25
Byrne
57'
20 - 20
Snyman
56'
20 - 18
Gilbert
20 - 13
48'
West
18 - 13
47'
Half Time
Gilbert
13 - 13
32'
Byrne
30'
10 - 13
Byrne
26'
10 - 10
Gilbert
10 - 7
22'
Gilbert
7 - 7
11'
Tierney-Martin
5 - 7
10'
Byrne
8'
0 - 7
Gunne
7'
0 - 5
Start

Live Win Probability

Connacht
28%
Draw
1%
Leinster
71%

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.8
6
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.8
8
Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht
Leinster
More Less More

Defence Profile

Connacht
Leinster
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
56%
55%
3-6 secs
39%
31%
6+ secs
4%
14%
77
Rucks Won
68

Last 5 Penalties

58'
64'
65'
76'
77'
Connacht
Leinster

Connacht vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Leinster in United Rugby Championship Round 10 on Sat 24th January 2026 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby 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 2nd and Connacht in 8th 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.

Other Fixtures

43 - 21
FT
52 - 29
FT
56 - 26
FT
Tomorrow
06:00

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