Lions

44 - 12

Full Time

Leinster

Leinster vs Lions

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.

81'

Try

Francke Horn gathers the kick to score the try for Lions.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francke Horn bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

80'

Jordan Hendrikse sets up the try.

80'

Nico Steyn comes on.

77'

Morne van den Berg comes off.

77'

Sibusiso Sangweni comes on.

77'

Emmanuel Tshituka comes off.

77'

Conor O'Tighearnaigh comes on.

77'

Jason Jenkins comes off.

77'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Emmanuel Tshituka

75'

Edwill van der Merwe played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaco Visagie bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Scott Penny took full advantage.

67'

Lions sub Henco van Wyk comes onto the field.

64'

Erich Cronje departs for Lions.

64'

Lions sub Jordan Hendrikse comes onto the field.

64'

Sanele Nohamba departs for Lions.

64'

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

63'

Try

Great hands by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Ciaran Frawley

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ciaran Frawley goes through the gap.

62'

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

62'

Lions sub Reinhard Nothnagel comes onto the field.

61'

Ruan Delport departs for Lions.

61'

Lions sub Jean-Pierre Smith comes onto the field.

61'

Morgan Naude departs for Lions.

61'

Leinster Rugby sub Sam Prendergast comes onto the field.

60'

Harry Byrne departs for Leinster Rugby.

60'

Rhys Ruddock comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Diarmuid Mangan leaves the field.

57'

Sanele Nohamba has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Lions results in a try for Emmanuel Tshituka.

56'

Richard Kriel played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Richard Kriel as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jaco Visagie comes on.

54'

PJ Botha comes off.

54'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye comes on.

54'

Ruan Dreyer comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Ciaran Frawley to score the try.

52'

That's a great try assist by Harry Byrne.

52'

Penalty Goal

Sanele Nohamba makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Milne coming on.

43'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Cian Healy coming off.

43'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ben Brownlee coming on.

43'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Charlie Ngatai coming off.

43'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Alaalatoa coming on.

43'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Clarkson coming off.

43'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with John McKee coming on.

43'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Lee Barron coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Scott Penny being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cormac Foley getting some game time.

23'

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

23'

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Quan Horn

13'

Spellbinding play by Sanele Nohamba is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Sanele Nohamba took full advantage.

13'

Sanele Nohamba has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Marius Louw

10'

Morne van den Berg played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Francke Horn took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Scott Penny goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Sanele Nohamba kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Morne van den Berg

JC Pretorius sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Richard Kriel goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Leinster 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 20th April 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +32

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

44 - 12

81'

Horn

42 - 12

80'

Hendrikse

37 - 12

77'

Tshituka

35 - 12

75'

Frawley

62'

30 - 12

Tshituka

30 - 7

56'

Byrne

53'

25 - 7

Frawley

52'

25 - 5

Nohamba

25 - 0

48'

Half Time

Nohamba

22 - 0

14'

Horn

20 - 0

13'

Louw

15 - 0

10'

Nohamba

10 - 0

Nohamba

7 - 0

van den Berg

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Leinster

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Leinster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

67%

3-6 secs

24%

20%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

109

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

70'

71'

73'

Lions

Leinster

Lions vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Leinster in United Rugby Championship Round 14 on Sat 20th April 2024 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Leinster won the last encounter but Lions 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 3rd and Lions in 9th as such Leinster are favourites on paper.

Lions vs Leinster Squads

The official squads for Lions 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.