Edinburgh

31 - 33

Full Time

Leinster

Edinburgh vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Ben Healy converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Edinburgh Rugby is finished off by Matt Scott

80'

Ben Vellacott sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Vellacott bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

80'

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

76'

Yellow Card

Ross Byrne (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

76'

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

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with James Culhane being replaced.

73'

The opposition have charged down Ben Healy drop goal attempt!

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with James Culhane getting some game time.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Penny being replaced.

71'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Jamie Hodgson coming on.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Grant Gilchrist coming off.

67'

Ben Healy curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

Great hands by Edinburgh Rugby leads to a try for Duhan van der Merwe

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Duhan van der Merwe goes through the gap.

65'

Wes Goosen sets up the try.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ben Vellacott coming on.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ali Price coming off.

65'

Leinster Rugby sub Luke McGrath comes onto the field.

62'

Jamison Gibson-Park departs for Leinster Rugby.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Mosese Tuipulotu goes through the gap.

61'

Magnus Bradbury comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

59'

Jamie Ritchie leaves the field.

59'

Ross Byrne comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

Sam Prendergast leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

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

56'

James Ryan played a key part in that try.

56'

Ben Healy comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Ross Thompson leaves the field.

56'

Boan Venter comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Pierre Schoeman leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Jamison Gibson-Park scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53'

What a run here by Jamison Gibson-Park as they get over the gainline!

53'

Ewan Ashman comes on.

50'

Dave Cherry comes off.

50'

D'Arcy Rae comes on.

50'

Paul Hill comes off.

50'

Brian Deeny comes on.

50'

Conor O'Tighearnaigh comes off.

50'

Rabah Slimani comes on.

50'

Thomas Clarkson comes off.

50'

John McKee comes on.

50'

Gus McCarthy comes off.

50'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cian Healy getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Jordan Larmour.

46'

Jordan Larmour makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Sam Prendergast is finished off with a try.

46'

Conversion

Ross Thompson adds the two points for Edinburgh Rugby.

43'

Try

The Edinburgh Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Dave Cherry to touch down.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

38'

Edinburgh Rugby go for goal with Ross Thompson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Edinburgh Rugby ends with a try for Duhan van der Merwe.

32'

Trouble here as Duhan van der Merwe breaches the defence.

32'

Jamie Ritchie sets up the try.

32'

Matt Scott comes on.

27'

Matt Currie comes off.

27'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Charlie Tector as they go over the white wash for a try.

26'

Trouble here as Charlie Tector breaches the defence.

26'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Rob Russell coming on.

17'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Tommy O'Brien coming off.

17'

Sam Prendergast curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

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

15'

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

15'

Spellbinding play by James Ryan is finished off with a try.

15'

Conversion

Ross Thompson converts the try.

11'

Try

Pierre Schoeman scores the try from close range.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Leinster 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 20th September 2024, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium 
  
 Andrea Piardi

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

24%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

87%

Possession Last 10 min

13%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Healy

31 - 33

81'

Scott

29 - 33

80'

Byrne

76'

24 - 33

van der Merwe

24 - 33

66'

Prendergast

58'

19 - 33

Conan

56'

19 - 31

Prendergast

54'

19 - 26

Gibson-Park

53'

19 - 24

Prendergast

47'

19 - 19

Larmour

46'

19 - 17

Thompson

19 - 12

43'

Cherry

17 - 12

42'

Half Time

van der Merwe

12 - 12

32'

Prendergast

27'

7 - 12

Tector

26'

7 - 10

O'Brien

15'

7 - 5

Thompson

7 - 0

11'

Schoeman

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Edinburgh

Leinster

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Defence Profile

Edinburgh

Leinster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

60%

3-6 secs

36%

25%

6+ secs

19%

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

64'

68'

70'

76'

Edinburgh

Leinster

Edinburgh vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Leinster in United Rugby Championship Round 1 on Fri 20th September 2024 at Hive Stadium. 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 6 places in the league table with Leinster in 1st and Edinburgh in 7th as such Leinster are favourites on paper.

Edinburgh vs Leinster Squads

The official squads for Edinburgh 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.