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Leinster
Leinster
54 - 34
Full Time
Sharks
Sharks

Leinster vs Sharks

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

80'

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

76'
Try

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

75'
Red Card

Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Sharks) is shown the red card

74'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John McKee getting some game time.

73'

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

73'
Conversion

Nevaldo Fleurs has kicked a conversion.

73'
Try

What a kick! Aphelele Fassi takes full advantage to score for Sharks.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

72'

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

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Ngatai being replaced.

71'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Nevaldo Fleurs getting some game time.

71'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Boeta Chamberlain being replaced.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Vakh Abdaladze getting some game time.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Alaalatoa being replaced.

71'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

The kick through from Leinster Rugby has allowed Johnny Sexton to touch down.

68'

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

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Marnus Potgieter coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Thaakir Abrahams coming off.

66'
Conversion

The Leinster Rugby supporters go wild as Johnny Sexton successfully kicks the conversion.

66'
Try

Leinster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Rob Russell touching down.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Rob Russell goes through the gap.

64'

Cormac Foley sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Sheehan goes through the gap.

62'

Leinster Rugby sub Cian Healy comes onto the field.

61'

Andrew Porter departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Carlu Sadie comes on for Sharks.

59'

Thomas du Toit leaves the field.

59'

Cameron Wright comes on for Sharks.

59'

Grant Williams leaves the field.

59'

Dan Jooste comes on for Sharks.

59'

Kerron van Vuuren leaves the field.

59'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks.

59'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

59'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on for Sharks.

59'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe leaves the field.

59'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Johnny Sexton kicks the conversion.

59'
Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Robbie Henshaw to score the try.

57'

What a run here by Robbie Henshaw as they get over the gainline!

57'

Charlie Ngatai played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Rob Russell as they get over the gainline!

55'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Boeta Chamberlain kicks the conversion.

53'
Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Thaakir Abrahams to score the try.

53'

What a run here by Thaakir Abrahams as they get over the gainline!

53'

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

49'

Garry Ringrose makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

47'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Andrew Porter dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Rob Russell being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Cormac Foley coming on.

42'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Baird being replaced.

49'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Garry Ringrose being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'
Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Garry Ringrose to score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Garry Ringrose being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Robbie Henshaw.

37'

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

35'
Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Thaakir Abrahams, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Rohan Janse van Rensburg being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Sharks go for goal with Boeta Chamberlain taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'
Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Werner Kok.

30'

Trouble here as Werner Kok breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Aphelele Fassi is finished off with a try.

30'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'
Try

Garry Ringrose goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Garry Ringrose bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

24'

Johnny Sexton played a key part in that try.

24'
Penalty Goal

Boeta Chamberlain adds the points for Sharks.

23'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Garry Ringrose getting some game time.

21'

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

21'

Sharks make a substitution with Reniel Hugo coming on.

15'

Sharks make a substitution with Justin Basson coming off.

15'
Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain converts the try.

10'
Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Aphelele Fassi

9'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

9'

Boeta Chamberlain played a key part in that try.

9'

Martin Moloney comes on.

4'

Rhys Ruddock comes off.

4'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton has kicked a conversion.

4'
Try

Leinster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jason Jenkins touching down.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Leinster v Sharks
Leinster v Sharks
United Rugby Championship
Round 4
Sat 8th October 2022, 09:05am PDT
Sat 8th October 2022, 09:05am PDT
RDS Arena
RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +20
Leinster
Sharks
Leinster
Time in lead
Sharks
58
Mins in lead
9
71%
% Of Game In Lead
11%
35%
Possession Last 10 min
65%
7
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
McKee
54 - 34
75'
Janse van Rensburg
74'
49 - 34
Fleurs
73'
49 - 34
Fassi
72'
49 - 32
Sexton
49 - 27
70'
Sexton
47 - 27
68'
Sexton
42 - 27
66'
Russell
40 - 27
64'
Sexton
35 - 27
59'
Henshaw
33 - 27
57'
Chamberlain
53'
28 - 27
Abrahams
53'
28 - 25
Sexton
28 - 20
47'
Porter
26 - 20
46'
Half Time
Sexton
21 - 20
38'
Ringrose
19 - 20
37'
Abrahams
34'
14 - 20
Kok
30'
14 - 15
Sexton
14 - 10
25'
Ringrose
12 - 10
24'
Chamberlain
23'
7 - 10
Chamberlain
10'
7 - 7
Fassi
9'
7 - 5
Sexton
7 - 0
4'
Jenkins
5 - 0
3'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.6
15
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.7
9
Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Sharks
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Leinster vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 4 on Sat 8th October 2022 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:05. In South Africa it’s at 18:05 SAST, 05:05 NZST in New Zealand, 03:05 AEST in Australia and 09:05 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 7 places in the league table with Sharks in 1st and Leinster in 8th 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.

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