Leinster

22 - 22

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Stormers

Leinster vs Stormers

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Turner bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

77'

Harry Byrne hits the left post with their penalty attempt.

76'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Luc du Plessis getting some game time.

70'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Clayton Blommetjies being replaced.

70'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Ernst van Rhyn getting some game time.

70'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Marvin Orie being replaced.

70'

Manie Libbok curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

The kick through from Stormers has allowed Clayton Blommetjies to touch down.

68'

That's a great try assist by Manie Libbok.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Nick McCarthy coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming off.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Brian Deeny coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jason Jenkins coming off.

67'

Leinster Rugby sub Lee Barron comes onto the field.

61'

John McKee departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Leinster Rugby sub Ed Byrne comes onto the field.

61'

Michael Milne departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Leinster Rugby sub Vakh Abdaladze comes onto the field.

61'

Michael Alaalatoa departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Leinster Rugby sub Will Connors comes onto the field.

61'

Rhys Ruddock departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Stormers sub Brok Harris comes onto the field.

61'

Steven Kitshoff departs for Stormers.

61'

Stormers sub JJ Kotze comes onto the field.

61'

Joseph Dweba departs for Stormers.

61'

Stormers sub Marcel Theunissen comes onto the field.

61'

Deon Fourie departs for Stormers.

61'

Stormers sub Willie Engelbrecht comes onto the field.

60'

Ben-Jason Dixon departs for Stormers.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

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

59'

Scott Penny played a key part in that try.

59'

Yellow Card

Suleiman Hartzenberg (Stormers) is shown a yellow card

58'

Herschel Jantjies comes on for Stormers.

55'

Paul de Wet leaves the field.

55'

Neethling Fouche comes on for Stormers.

55'

Frans Malherbe leaves the field.

55'

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

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Rob Russell from scoring as they record the try for Leinster Rugby.

53'

That's a great try assist by Michael Milne.

53'

What a run here by Liam Turner as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Hacjivah Dayimani as they get over the gainline!

50'

Leinster Rugby go for goal with Harry Byrne taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

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

43'

Scott Penny makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Leinster Rugby as Michael Milne goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Max Deegan.

39'

Conversion

Manie Libbok does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Silky skills by Stormers ends with a try for Suleiman Hartzenberg.

33'

Manie Libbok sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Manie Libbok breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Harry Byrne breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Manie Libbok goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manie Libbok bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Paul de Wet.

20'

Manie Libbok looks to land a drop goal but it misses, sailing past the right handside of the posts.

16'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Stormers 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 24th March 2023, 12:35pm PDT 
  
 RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Blommetjies

68'

22 - 22

Byrne

22 - 17

59'

Deegan

20 - 17

59'

Hartzenberg

58'

15 - 17

Russell

15 - 17

53'

Penny

10 - 17

43'

Half Time

Milne

5 - 17

39'

Libbok

34'

0 - 17

Hartzenberg

33'

0 - 15

Libbok

21'

0 - 10

Libbok

20'

0 - 8

Libbok

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

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Avg. Points Scored

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Leinster vs Stormers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Stormers in United Rugby Championship Round 16 on Fri 24th March 2023 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 21:35 SAST, 08:35 NZST in New Zealand, 06:35 AEST in Australia and 12:35 EST in the US.

Stormers won the last encounter but Stormers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Stormers in 1st and Leinster in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leinster vs Stormers Squads

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