Leinster

35 - 5

Full Time

Sharks

Leinster vs Sharks

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Commentary

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

82'

Michael Milne comes on.

78'

Cian Healy comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rohan Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ntuthuko Mchunu bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

77'

Conversion

Ross Byrne has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

What a kick! Jamison Gibson-Park takes full advantage to score for Leinster Rugby.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamison Gibson-Park took full advantage.

74'

Dave Kearney played a key part in that try.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Wright getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Marnus Potgieter being replaced.

72'

Yellow Card

James Venter (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

71'

Sharks make a substitution with Jeandre Labuschagne coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming off.

68'

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

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming off.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Joe McCarthy coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Caelan Doris coming off.

67'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on for Sharks.

59'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

59'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

59'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

59'

John McKee comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

Dan Sheehan leaves the field.

58'

Nevaldo Fleurs comes on for Sharks.

57'

Boeta Chamberlain leaves the field.

57'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on for Sharks.

57'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe leaves the field.

57'

Ross Byrne comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Charlie Ngatai leaves the field.

57'

Andrew Porter comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Michael Milne leaves the field.

57'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes on for Sharks.

56'

Ben Tapuai leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Caelan Doris as they get over the gainline!

55'

Liam Turner comes on.

54'

Jordan Larmour comes off.

54'

What a run here by Charlie Ngatai as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Max Deegan.

50'

What a run here by Max Deegan as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jack Conan sets up the try.

50'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Cian Healy coming on.

40'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Tadhg Furlong coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

Leinster Rugby sub Jack Conan comes onto the field.

36'

Scott Penny departs for Leinster Rugby.

36'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Makazole Mapimpi being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Scott Penny breaches the defence.

30'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

25'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

25'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Jordan Larmour gathers the kick to score the try for Leinster Rugby.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Larmour bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Harry Byrne.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hugo Keenan bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ciaran Frawley bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

23'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

20'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

14'

Try

Caelan Doris scores the try from close range.

13'

Yellow Card

Makazole Mapimpi (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

13'

Spellbinding play by Scott Penny is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Dave Kearney took full advantage.

11'

Boeta Chamberlain has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Grant Williams

The defensive line has been broken as Grant Williams goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Sharks 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 6th May 2023, 09:00am PDT 
  
 Aviva Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Byrne

35 - 5

75'

Gibson-Park

33 - 5

74'

Venter

71'

28 - 5

Byrne

28 - 5

51'

Deegan

26 - 5

50'

Half Time

Byrne

21 - 5

24'

Larmour

19 - 5

23'

Byrne

14 - 5

22'

Milne

12 - 5

20'

Byrne

7 - 5

14'

Doris

5 - 5

13'

Mapimpi

13'

0 - 5

Williams

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

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Leinster vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Quarter Final on Sat 6th May 2023 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 09:00 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.