Leinster vs Northampton | Live & Latest Rugby Union Scores & Results

Leinster

20 - 17

Full Time

Northampton

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

80'

Tom Litchfield comes on.

79'

James Ramm comes off.

79'

Harry Byrne comes on.

79'

Ciaran Frawley comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Matavesi bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Ramm bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

78'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom Seabrook

73'

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

73'

Fraser Dingwall played a key part in that try.

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy O'Brien getting some game time.

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Larmour being replaced.

72'

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

71'

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

71'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Seabrook coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with George Hendy coming off.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Moon coming off.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom James coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

68'

Northampton Saints sub Angus Scott-Young comes onto the field.

64'

Sam Graham departs for Northampton Saints.

64'

Ross Byrne takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

62'

Leinster Rugby sub Michael Alaalatoa comes onto the field.

60'

Tadhg Furlong departs for Leinster Rugby.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop George Hendy from scoring as they record the try for Northampton Saints.

58'

What a run here by George Hendy as they get over the gainline!

58'

Sam Matavesi comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Curtis Langdon leaves the field.

57'

Elliot Millar-Mills comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Trevor Davison leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Juarno Augustus as they get over the gainline!

55'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes on.

54'

Alex Waller comes off.

54'

Jack Conan comes on.

52'

Josh van der Flier comes off.

52'

Jason Jenkins comes on.

52'

Ross Molony comes off.

52'

Ronan Kelleher comes on.

52'

Dan Sheehan comes off.

52'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Ross Byrne will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for James Lowe.

43'

James Lowe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Ciaran Frawley played a key part in that try.

42'

Ryan Baird 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.

42'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

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

29'

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

16'

Try

James Lowe scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lowe took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Jamison Gibson-Park is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Ross Byrne took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

11'

Try

James Lowe scores the try from close range.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lowe took full advantage.

10'

Jamison Gibson-Park played a key part in that try.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Northampton 
  
 Investec Champions Cup - Semi Final 
  
 Sat 4th May 2024, 12:40pm 
  
 Croke Park

Points Flow Chart

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

74'

20 - 17

Seabrook

73'

20 - 15

Smith

59'

20 - 10

Hendy

58'

20 - 8

Lowe

20 - 3

43'

Half Time

Smith

39'

15 - 3

Byrne

15 - 0

29'

Lowe

12 - 0

14'

Byrne

7 - 0

11'

Lowe

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

49%

3-6 secs

22%

26%

6+ secs

20%

119

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

63'

71'

72'

78'

Leinster

Northampton

Other Fixtures

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