Leinster

36 - 22

Full Time

Leicester

Leicester vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryan Baird bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

80'

Andrew Porter comes on.

77'

Cian Healy comes off.

77'

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Leicester Tigers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Charlie Clare picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlie Clare bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

75'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Mike Brown getting some game time.

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Freddie Steward being replaced.

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Clare getting some game time.

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Julian Montoya being replaced.

72'

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

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jamison Gibson-Park being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Jack Conan

71'

That's a great try assist by Ryan Baird.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan Baird took full advantage.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Emeka Ilione getting some game time.

70'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Olly Cracknell being replaced.

70'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Finn Carnduff getting some game time.

70'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Hatherell being replaced.

70'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Harry Byrne coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ross Byrne coming off.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Phil Cokanasiga coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Dan Kelly coming off.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Tom Whiteley coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jack van Poortvliet coming off.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ciaran Frawley coming on.

65'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Hugo Keenan coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Hassell-Collins goes through the gap.

62'

Leinster Rugby sub Jason Jenkins comes onto the field.

61'

Joe McCarthy departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Will Hurd comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Dan Cole leaves the field.

55'

Jack Conan comes on.

52'

Josh van der Flier comes off.

52'

Ronan Kelleher comes on.

52'

Dan Sheehan comes off.

52'

Michael Alaalatoa comes on.

52'

Tadhg Furlong comes off.

52'

Francois van Wyk comes on.

50'

James Cronin comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Robbie Henshaw intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

49'

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

49'

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

47'

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

47'

The right post denies Handre Pollard from adding the extras.

46'

Try

The Leicester Tigers maul march their way over the white wash for James Cronin to touch down.

45'

Yellow Card

James Lowe (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

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 James Lowe being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

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

34'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Silky skills by Leinster Rugby ends with a try for Jamison Gibson-Park.

29'

Spellbinding play by Jamie Osborne is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Jamie Osborne breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Trouble here as Ollie Hassell-Collins breaches the defence.

26'

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

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leinster Rugby is finished off by Jamison Gibson-Park

23'

That's a great try assist by Dan Sheehan.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Sheehan bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

23'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Jamison Gibson-Park

12'

Spellbinding play by Joe McCarthy is finished off with a try.

12'

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

12'

Penalty Goal

Ross Byrne kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Ross Byrne goes through the gap.

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Handre Pollard

The defensive line has been broken as Handre Pollard goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Dan Kelly.

The defensive line has been broken as Jasper Wiese goes through the gap.

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 Leicester 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 6th April 2024, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Aviva Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

18%

Possession Last 10 min

82%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pollard

76'

36 - 22

Clare

75'

36 - 20

Byrne

36 - 15

72'

Conan

34 - 15

71'

Byrne

29 - 15

50'

Henshaw

27 - 15

49'

Cronin

45'

22 - 15

Lowe

22 - 10

44'

Half Time

Byrne

22 - 10

30'

Gibson-Park

20 - 10

29'

Pollard

28'

15 - 10

Gibson-Park

15 - 7

23'

Byrne

10 - 7

13'

Gibson-Park

8 - 7

12'

Byrne

3 - 7

Pollard

0 - 7

Pollard

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Leicester

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Leicester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

63%

3-6 secs

17%

14%

6+ secs

31%

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

77'

78'

79'

80'

Leinster

Leicester

Leinster vs Leicester Tigers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Leicester Tigers in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sat 6th April 2024 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 Leicester Tigers in 1st and Leinster in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leinster vs Leicester Tigers Squads

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