Leinster

36 - 10

Full Time

Racing 92

Leinster vs Racing 92

Events

Commentary

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

84'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

84'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leinster Rugby is finished off by Garry Ringrose

82'

Ross Byrne sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cian Healy bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

81'

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

77'

Harry Byrne curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Jimmy O'Brien

72'

Garry Ringrose played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Garry Ringrose took full advantage.

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Milne getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Anthime Hemery getting some game time.

72'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Chouzenoux being replaced.

72'

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

70'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh van der Flier being replaced.

70'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Antoine Gibert coming on.

69'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Warrick Gelant coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Leinster Rugby supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

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

68'

That's a great try assist by Jimmy O'Brien.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jimmy O'Brien took full advantage.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Harry Byrne coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jamie Osborne coming off.

67'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Francis Saili coming on.

66'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Olivier Klemenczak coming off.

66'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Peniami Narisia coming on.

66'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Janick Tarrit coming off.

66'

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

66'

Try

The Leinster Rugby pack has powered over for Josh van der Flier to score the try.

65'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming on.

65'

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

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Larmour goes through the gap.

62'

Ryan Baird comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Caelan Doris leaves the field.

57'

Cian Healy comes on for Leinster Rugby.

56'

Michael Alaalatoa leaves the field.

56'

Max Spring comes on.

54'

Louis Dupichot comes off.

54'

Ross Byrne has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Hugo Keenan.

52'

That's a great try assist by Dan Sheehan.

52'

What a run here by Ross Byrne as they get over the gainline!

52'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Baudonne getting some game time.

49'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Mahamadou Coulibaly being replaced.

49'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ross Molony getting some game time.

49'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Joe McCarthy being replaced.

49'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan getting some game time.

49'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Kelleher being replaced.

49'

The left post denies Finn Russell from adding the extras.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Racing 92 leads to a try for Christian Wade.

47'

Spellbinding play by Finn Russell is finished off with a try.

47'

Finn Russell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Nolann Le Garrec makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

More power was needed in that penalty goal attempt by Finn Russell as it drops short.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Guram Gogichashvili coming on.

42'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Eddy Ben Arous coming off.

42'

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

43'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Gia Kharaishvili coming on.

42'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Trevor Nyakane coming off.

42'

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

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Janick Tarrit scores from close range.

31'

Louis Dupichot comes on.

27'

Max Spring comes off.

27'

Yellow Card

Jordan Larmour (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Christian Wade bursts through to advance the Racing 92 attack.

22'

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

19'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Max Spring coming on.

15'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Louis Dupichot coming off.

15'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Jimmy O'Brien

14'

Spellbinding play by Garry Ringrose is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Garry Ringrose took full advantage.

14'

The defensive line has been broken as Jimmy O'Brien goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Caelan Doris goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Racing 92 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 21st January 2023, 09:15am CST 
  
 Aviva Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

76%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Byrne

36 - 10

84'

Ringrose

34 - 10

82'

O'Brien

29 - 10

72'

Byrne

24 - 10

69'

Keenan

22 - 10

68'

van der Flier

17 - 10

65'

Keenan

12 - 10

52'

Wade

47'

7 - 10

Half Time

Tarrit

31'

7 - 5

Larmour

7 - 0

26'

Byrne

7 - 0

15'

O'Brien

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Racing 92

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Racing 92

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

57%

3-6 secs

19%

18%

6+ secs

16%

126

Rucks Won

Leinster vs Racing 92 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Racing 92 in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 21st January 2023 at Aviva 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 Leinster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Racing 92 in 1st and Leinster in 10th as such Racing 92 are favourites on paper.

Leinster vs Racing 92 Squads

The official squads for Leinster vs Racing 92 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.