Leinster

31 - 5

Full Time

Sharks

Leinster vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

84'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joshua Kenny bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Byrne bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Hatton bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

79'

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

74'

Yellow Card

Jack Boyle (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tinotenda Mavesere getting some game time.

71'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Phepsi Buthelezi being replaced.

71'

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

71'

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

71'

Harry Byrne takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

71'

Try

Gus McCarthy scores the try from close range.

70'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Kenny getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Sharks sub Francois Venter comes onto the field.

63'

Lukhanyo Am departs for Sharks.

63'

Sharks sub Bathobele Hlekani comes onto the field.

61'

Emmanuel Tshituka departs for Sharks.

61'

Sharks sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

61'

Simphiwe Matanzima departs for Sharks.

61'

Diarmuid Mangan comes on for Leinster Rugby.

59'

Brian Deeny leaves the field.

59'

Luke McGrath comes on for Leinster Rugby.

59'

Fintan Gunne leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Makazole Mapimpi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Bongi Mbonambi comes on.

52'

Fez Mbatha comes off.

52'

Ross Braude comes on.

50'

Jaden Hendrikse comes off.

50'

Siya Masuku comes on.

50'

Jean Smith comes off.

50'

Jack Boyle comes on.

50'

Paddy McCarthy comes off.

50'

Gus McCarthy comes on.

50'

Ronan Kelleher comes off.

50'

Thomas Clarkson comes on.

50'

Tadhg Furlong comes off.

50'

Harry Byrne has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Max Deegan.

48'

Max Deegan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Jamie Osborne sets up the try.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Koch getting some game time.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Dreyer being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Henshaw being replaced.

47'

Jurenzo Julius makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Max Deegan 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 James Lowe being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

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

30'

Try

Ethan Hooker picks off the interception for an easy score.

29'

Trouble here as Ethan Hooker breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Josh van der Flier scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Josh van der Flier breaches the defence.

26'

Fintan Gunne played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Edwill van der Merwe bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

24'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leinster Rugby is finished off by Jimmy O'Brien

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Harry Byrne.

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Jean Smith took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Fintan Gunne took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

12'

Try

What a kick! Jamie Osborne takes full advantage to score for Leinster Rugby.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamie Osborne took full advantage.

11'

James Lowe played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Soroka goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Craig Evans blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Sharks 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th October 2025, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Aviva Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Boyle

31 - 5

73'

McCarthy

31 - 5

70'

Deegan

26 - 5

48'

Half Time

Hooker

29'

21 - 5

Byrne

21 - 0

27'

van der Flier

19 - 0

26'

Byrne

14 - 0

22'

O'Brien

12 - 0

22'

Byrne

7 - 0

12'

Osborne

5 - 0

11'

Start

Win Probability

Leinster

87%

Draw

Sharks

12%

Ruck-Won by Max Deegan

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Leinster

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

43%

3-6 secs

29%

33%

6+ secs

11%

24%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

73'

74'

80'

82'

Leinster

Sharks

Leinster vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 3 on Sat 11th October 2025 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, 05:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 03:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby 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 Sharks in 2nd and Leinster in 11th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Leinster vs Sharks Squads

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