Leinster

52 - 3

Full Time

Wasps

Leinster vs Wasps

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

80'

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

80'

Try

The Leinster pack has powered over for Jack McGrath to score the try.

79'

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

76'

Rob Miller comes on for Wasps.

76'

Willie Le Roux leaves the field.

76'

Billy Searle comes on.

76'

Lima Sopoaga comes off.

76'

Garry Ringrose sets up the try.

75'

Try

Silky skills by Leinster ends with a try for Robbie Henshaw.

74'

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

74'

Conversion

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

73'

Spellbinding play by Ross Byrne is finished off with a try.

72'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leinster is finished off by Jordan Larmour.

72'

Fabulous play by Leinster has led to Jordan Larmour being able to wriggle through a gap.

72'

Ross Byrne comes on.

69'

Johnny Sexton comes off.

69'

Craig Hampson comes on.

68'

Joe Simpson comes off.

68'

Jack Conan has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

66'

Wasps have won 40 rucks so far this game.

66'

Joe Simpson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

64'

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

63'

Leinster decide to make a substitution, with Devin Toner being replaced.

63'

Leinster have won 120 rucks so far this game.

63'

Brad Shields has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

Leinster make a substitution with Nick McCarthy coming on.

62'

Leinster make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming off.

62'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton adds the two points for Leinster.

62'

Robbie Henshaw played a key part in that try.

60'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster results in a try for James Lowe.

60'

Trouble here as James Lowe breaches the defence.

60'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Ryan bursts through to advance the Leinster attack.

60'

Wasps sub Ashley Johnson comes onto the field.

58'

Nizaam Carr departs for Wasps.

58'

Kearnan Myall comes on for Wasps.

58'

Will Rowlands leaves the field.

58'

Tom Cruse comes on.

58'

Tommy Taylor comes off.

58'

Sean O'Brien comes on.

56'

Josh van der Flier comes off.

56'

Will Rowlands has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

56'

James Tracy comes on.

55'

Sean Cronin comes off.

55'

Leinster decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter getting some game time.

55'

Leinster decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong being replaced.

55'

Leinster make a substitution with Joseph Tomane coming on.

53'

Leinster make a substitution with Rob Kearney coming off.

53'

Conversion

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

53'

Wasps sub Will Stuart comes onto the field.

53'

Kieran Brookes departs for Wasps.

53'

Ben Harris comes on for Wasps.

53'

Zurabi Zhvania leaves the field.

53'

That's a great try assist by James Lowe.

51'

Try

Great hands by Leinster leads to a try for Luke McGrath.

51'

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

51'

Leinster have won 100 rucks so far this game.

51'

Zurabi Zhvania has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

51'

Lima Sopoaga has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

48'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

42'

Robbie Henshaw sets up the try.

41'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by James Lowe leads to a try for Leinster.

41'

The defensive line has been broken as James Lowe goes through the gap.

40'

Jack McGrath comes on.

40'

Cian Healy comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton converts the try.

40+4'

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

40+4'

Try

Leinster are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Luke McGrath touching down.

40+2'

Nizaam Carr has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

Yellow Card

Lima Sopoaga (Wasps) is shown a yellow card.

40'

Michael Le Bourgeois has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

39'

Leinster have won 80 rucks so far this game.

36'

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

35'

Tommy Taylor has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

35'

James Gaskell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

31'

James Lowe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

30'

Leinster have won 60 rucks so far this game.

29'

Fabulous play by Leinster has led to Josh van der Flier being able to wriggle through a gap.

28'

Will Rowlands has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

28'

Wasps have won 20 rucks so far this game.

27'

Trouble here as Johnny Sexton breaches the defence.

24'

Thomas Young has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

24'

Leinster have won 40 rucks so far this game.

22'

Tommy Taylor has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

22'

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

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Elliot Daly took full advantage.

15'

Leinster have won 20 rucks so far this game.

11'

Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a penalty goal.

10'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Sean Cronin.

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Cronin goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Leinster v Wasps

Fri 12th October 2018, 11:45am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +49

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McGrath

52 - 3

79'

Henshaw

47 - 3

74'

Byrne

42 - 3

73'

Larmour

40 - 3

72'

Sexton

35 - 3

62'

Lowe

33 - 3

60'

Sexton

28 - 3

53'

McGrath

26 - 3

51'

Sexton

21 - 3

42'

Lowe

19 - 3

41'

Half Time

Sexton

14 - 3

44'

McGrath

12 - 3

42'

Sopoaga

40'

7 - 3

Sopoaga

10'

7 - 3

Sexton

7 - 0

Cronin

5 - 0

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Leinster vs Wasps Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Wasps in Investec Champions Cup on Fri 12th October 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST, 07:45 NZST in New Zealand, 05:45 AEST in Australia and 11:45 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 just 2 places in the league table with Wasps in 2nd and Leinster in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leinster vs Wasps Squads

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