Leicester

10 - 27

Full Time

Leinster

Leicester vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

85'

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

85'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Caelan Doris scores from close range.

84'

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy O'Brien bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

79'

Archie Vanes comes on.

78'

Julian Montoya comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke McGrath bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

76'

Tommy O'Brien comes on.

75'

Jordan Larmour comes off.

75'

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

70'

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

70'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming on.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jamison Gibson-Park coming off.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ross Molony coming on.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Joe McCarthy coming off.

69'

Yellow Card

Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

64'

Leinster Rugby sub Sam Prendergast comes onto the field.

63'

Harry Byrne departs for Leinster Rugby.

63'

Ben Youngs comes on for Leicester Tigers.

57'

Tom Whiteley leaves the field.

57'

Jack Conan comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Josh van der Flier leaves the field.

57'

Ronan Kelleher comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Dan Sheehan leaves the field.

57'

Michael Alaalatoa comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Tadhg Furlong leaves the field.

57'

Will Hurd comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Joe Heyes leaves the field.

55'

Solomone Kata comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Dan Kelly leaves the field.

55'

Francois van Wyk comes on.

52'

James Cronin comes off.

52'

Conversion

Harry Byrne adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

44'

Try

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

43'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Sam Carter coming on.

42'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Ollie Chessum coming off.

42'

Yellow Card

Tom Whiteley (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

42'

Robbie Henshaw makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Ollie Hassell-Collins being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Leicester Tigers sub Jamie Shillcock comes onto the field.

35'

Harry Simmons departs for Leicester Tigers.

35'

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

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Leinster Rugby as Jordan Larmour goes over.

33'

Trouble here as Garry Ringrose breaches the defence.

33'

Kyle Hatherell comes on for Leicester Tigers.

30'

Tommy Reffell leaves the field.

30'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Joe McCarthy scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Andrew Porter is finished off with a try.

28'

Penalty Goal

Harry Byrne adds the points for Leinster Rugby.

22'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard adds the points for Leicester Tigers.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Whiteley took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Robbie Henshaw took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Hanro Liebenberg

Dan Kelly played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Kelly took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Leinster 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 20th January 2024, 07:15am PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

24%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Doris

84'

10 - 27

Conan

64'

10 - 22

Byrne

44'

10 - 22

Sheehan

43'

10 - 20

Whiteley

10 - 15

42'

Half Time

Larmour

33'

10 - 15

Byrne

29'

10 - 10

McCarthy

28'

10 - 8

Byrne

22'

10 - 3

Pollard

10 - 0

20'

Pollard

7 - 0

10'

Liebenberg

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Leinster

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Leinster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

53%

3-6 secs

29%

6+ secs

23%

16%

Rucks Won

111

Leicester Tigers vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Leinster in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 20th January 2024 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Leinster won the last encounter but Leicester Tigers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Leinster in 1st and Leicester Tigers in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers vs Leinster Squads

The official squads for Leicester Tigers 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.