Leinster

57 - 0

Full Time

Gloucester

Gloucester vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton converts the try.

83'

Try

Great forward play by Leinster Rugby allows Caelan Doris to score the try.

82'

Caelan Doris comes on for Leinster Rugby.

81'

Josh van der Flier leaves the field.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jake Morris bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

77'

Leinster Rugby go for goal with Johnny Sexton taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Jordan Larmour

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Larmour took full advantage.

74'

Dan Sheehan played a key part in that try.

74'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Josh van der Flier coming on.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Caelan Doris coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe McCarthy took full advantage.

67'

Jamison Gibson-Park comes on for Leinster Rugby.

59'

Luke McGrath leaves the field.

59'

Johnny Sexton comes on for Leinster Rugby.

59'

Ross Byrne leaves the field.

59'

Kirill Gotovtsev comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Ciaran Knight leaves the field.

56'

Kyle Moyle comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Kirill Gotovtsev leaves the field.

56'

Max Deegan comes on for Leinster Rugby.

55'

Josh van der Flier leaves the field.

55'

Harry Taylor comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

55'

Albert Tuisue leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

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

54'

What a run here by James Lowe as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Caelan Doris.

54'

What a run here by Jordan Larmour as they get over the gainline!

53'

Jordan Larmour comes on.

53'

Jimmy O'Brien comes off.

53'

Kirill Gotovtsev comes on.

53'

Kyle Moyle comes off.

53'

What a run here by Lloyd Evans as they get over the gainline!

52'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Joe McCarthy getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ed Byrne getting some game time.

47'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter being replaced.

47'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan getting some game time.

47'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Kelleher being replaced.

47'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Seville getting some game time.

46'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry Elrington being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Ross Byrne adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Luke McGrath dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Spellbinding play by Jack Conan is finished off with a try.

45'

Yellow Card

Ciaran Knight (Gloucester Rugby) is shown a yellow card

45'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Seb Blake coming on.

43'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Henry Walker coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Leinster Rugby sub Cian Healy comes onto the field.

40'

Michael Alaalatoa departs for Leinster Rugby.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Ross Byrne adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Leinster Rugby as Ronan Kelleher goes over.

41'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Ronan Kelleher being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Conversion

Ross Byrne does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Leinster Rugby as James Ryan goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Jack Conan.

38'

Yellow Card

Henry Walker (Gloucester Rugby) is shown a yellow card

35'

Alex Craig comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

34'

Arthur Clark leaves the field.

34'

Ross Byrne curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Leinster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ronan Kelleher picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Moyle getting some game time.

21'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Hearle being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

18'

Try

Great forward play by Leinster Rugby allows Josh van der Flier to score the try.

17'

Ross Byrne hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by James Lowe leads to a try for Leinster Rugby

12'

Spellbinding play by Caelan Doris is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Caelan Doris took full advantage.

11'

Gloucester Rugby sub Seb Atkinson comes onto the field.

10'

George Barton departs for Gloucester Rugby.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as James Lowe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Gloucester 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 16th December 2022, 12:00pm PST 
  
 RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +57

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

Possession Last 10 min

82%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sexton

57 - 0

83'

Doris

55 - 0

82'

Larmour

50 - 0

74'

Byrne

45 - 0

55'

Lowe

43 - 0

54'

Byrne

38 - 0

46'

McGrath

36 - 0

45'

Knight

45'

31 - 0

Half Time

Byrne

31 - 0

42'

Kelleher

29 - 0

41'

Byrne

24 - 0

39'

Ryan

22 - 0

38'

Walker

35'

17 - 0

Kelleher

17 - 0

24'

Byrne

12 - 0

18'

van der Flier

10 - 0

17'

Lowe

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

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Avg. Points Scored

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Attack Profile

Leinster

Gloucester

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Gloucester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

57%

3-6 secs

30%

23%

6+ secs

14%

17%

Rucks Won

Leinster vs Gloucester Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Gloucester Rugby in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 on Fri 16th December 2022 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 7 places in the league table with Gloucester Rugby in 1st and Leinster in 8th as such Gloucester Rugby are favourites on paper.

Leinster vs Gloucester Rugby Squads

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