Leinster

31 - 7

Full Time

Lions

Leinster vs Lions

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

80'

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

80'

Try

Jimmy O'Brien goes on their own for a try.

79'

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

79'

Spellbinding play by Hugo Keenan is finished off with a try.

79'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Fintan Gunne getting some game time.

74'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luke McGrath being replaced.

74'

Ciaran Frawley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Rieko Ioane

73'

Hugh Cooney played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugh Cooney took full advantage.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nico Steyn getting some game time.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morne van den Berg being replaced.

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Hugh Cooney getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with JC Pretorius getting some game time.

70'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sibabalwe Mahashe being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Ciaran Frawley has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Hugo Keenan

69'

That's a great try assist by Rieko Ioane.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Rieko Ioane took full advantage.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Diarmuid Mangan goes through the gap.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Kelly Mpeku coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Angelo Davids coming off.

66'

Lions sub Franco Marais comes onto the field.

62'

PJ Botha departs for Lions.

62'

Lions sub Eddie Davids comes onto the field.

62'

SJ Kotze departs for Lions.

62'

Lions sub Sebastian Lombard comes onto the field.

62'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye departs for Lions.

62'

Leinster Rugby sub Hugo Keenan comes onto the field.

62'

Sam Prendergast departs for Leinster Rugby.

62'

Dan Sheehan comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

John McKee leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Henco van Wyk as they get over the gainline!

57'

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

47'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brian Deeny being replaced.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Darrien-Lane Landsberg getting some game time.

46'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Etienne Oosthuizen being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rabah Slimani getting some game time.

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Clarkson being replaced.

45'

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

45'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ed Byrne being replaced.

45'

Andrew Osborne makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Thomas Clarkson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

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 Jimmy O'Brien being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Chris William Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Francke Horn as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Francke Horn being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Morne van den Berg sets up the try.

34'

Diarmuid Mangan comes on.

25'

Scott Penny comes off.

25'

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

24'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Diarmuid Mangan being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

23'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Diarmuid Mangan getting some game time.

21'

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

21'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Chris William Smith as they hook it left.

17'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Scott Penny coming on.

15'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with James Culhane coming off.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Henco van Wyk took full advantage.

12'

Bathobele Hlekani comes on.

Ruan Venter comes off.

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Jamie Osborne

We are underway as the referee Hollie Davidson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Lions 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Sat 9th May 2026, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Aviva Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Hollie Davidson

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Brien

31 - 7

79'

Ioane

26 - 7

73'

Frawley

21 - 7

70'

Keenan

19 - 7

69'

Half Time

Smith

35'

14 - 7

Horn

34'

14 - 5

Prendergast

14 - 0

23'

Clarkson

12 - 0

23'

Prendergast

7 - 0

Osborne

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Lions

More Less

Defence Profile

Leinster

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

71%

3-6 secs

14%

20%

6+ secs

122

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

59'

63'

72'

77'

Leinster

Lions

Leinster vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Lions in United Rugby Championship Round 17 on Sat 9th May 2026 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Leinster won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Lions in 3rd and Leinster in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leinster vs Lions Squads

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