Summary

  1. try

    Try: Leicester 15-6 Leinsterpublished at 38 mins

    Ollie Hassell-Collins

    Incredible stuff!

    Ollie Hassell-Collins saw his mate Adam Radwan score a cracker and he follows suit to give Leicester their second try!

    Hassell-Collins chases Billy Searle's cross-field kick and kicks on. James Lowe tries to collect the loose ball but spills it backwards and the Tigers wing pounces ahead of Lowe and Frawley to collect and dive over.

    The Leicester fans are in dreamland!

  2. Postpublished at 36 mins

    Leicester 10-6 Leinster

    Talking of uncharacteristic errors...

    Leinster win James Lowe makes a fine break and Ronan Kelleher is unmarked on the outside and if the pass goes to hand he's walking in.

    But Lowe's pass is flung too far out in front of Kelleher and the ball goes into touch.

    You don't see Lowe doing that very often.

  3. Postpublished at 33 mins

    Leicester 10-6 Leinster

    To Alex Goode's point a few moments ago, Leinster are kicking the ball away a lot as well.

    Harry Byrne is under pressure from Jamie Blamire and overhits his clearing kick so it goes out on the full.

    There have been a few uncharacteristic mistakes this half from the visitors so far.

    They know they're in a proper battle here.

  4. Postpublished at 33 mins

    Leicester 10-6 Leinster

    You can feel the surge of anticipation and energy in the crowd as Adam Radwan chases Billy Searle's kick in behind.

    He's getting the punters off their seats tonight!

    This time Ciaran Frawley gets to the ball first and Leinster escape.

  5. 'Leinster are throwing the ball away'published at 20:40 GMT 12 December 2025

    Leicester 10-6 Leinster

    Alex Goode
    Former England and Saracens full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    This is very unlike Leinster. They're throwing the ball away too much. They need to be more direct, that's when they are at their best, but they're looking for that extra pass.

  6. Penalty: Leicester 10-6 Leinsterpublished at 31 mins

    Harry Byrne

    A Leicester infringement at the breakdown gives Leinster another very kickable penalty.

    Caelan Doris has a little think and decides to point to the posts.

    Harry Byrne does the honours to reduce the gap to four points.

  7. Don't poke a Tiger!published at 20:36 GMT 12 December 2025

    Leicester 10-3 Leinster

    Just before Adam Radwan's wonder try there was this little disagreement with Leinster's James Lowe.

    The Ireland international was one of the visiting players left trailing in Radwan's wake as he sped away to the try line.

    Lowe and RadwanImage source, PA Media
    Radwan tackles LoweImage source, PA Media
  8. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Leicester 10-3 Leinster

    Leinster are back on the attack again and they are within ten metres of the Tigers line but the hosts come up with an important turnover.

    They are defending really well under pressure from the four-time champs.

  9. 'The speed of the man!'published at 20:31 GMT 12 December 2025

    Leicester 10-3 Leinster

    Alex Goode
    Former England and Saracens full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Wow! Everyone knows how fast he is but that is some footballing skill from Adam Radwan. He had about seven touches with both feet, off his knee, his shin.

    The speed of the man! He is lightning quick.

    A brilliant finish!

  10. converted try

    Converted try - Leicester 10-3 Leinsterpublished at 20:28 GMT 12 December 2025

    Adam Radwan (con: Searle)

    WHAT A TRY!!!

    That is incredible from Leicester wing Adam Radwan!

    Leinster are on the attack near the Leicester line when Tommy Reffell dislodges the ball in a strong tackle.

    Radwan is first to the loose ball and kicks on, controlling it brilliantly while outpacing the chasing defenders as he goes the length of the pitch.

    Can he control the last kick in that small Tigers in-goal area? You bet he can!

    We'll be seeing that one on many a highlight reel in future.

  11. Penalty: Leicester 3-3 Leinsterpublished at 19 mins

    Billy Searle

    A good response from Leicester though as they head up the other end and win a scrum penalty five metres out, giving Billy Searle the simplest of kicks to level things up again.

  12. Penalty: Leicester 0-3 Leinsterpublished at 15 mins

    Harry Byrne

    Harry Byrne slots the first points of the game from the tee and Leinster have something to show for all the territory they have enjoyed.

  13. 'Radwan is within reason to tackle Lowe'published at 20:22 GMT 12 December 2025

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    Alex Goode
    Former England and Saracens full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    The ball bounces and Radwan is within reason to tackle Lowe. Lowe is annoyed but there's nothing wrong with that. Lowe bobbled the ball, it was in the air and he's fair game at the point.

    Radwan tackles LoweImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    First bit of aggro between the sides after Ciaran Frawley got straight into the action with a wonderful break.

    James Lowe picked up the loose ball and he's juggling the ball while jumping up to collect it when Adam Radwan tackles him into touch.

    Lots of pushing and shoving ensues.

    Back into the action and Leinster have a kickable penalty to open the scoring.

    ScufflesImage source, Getty Images
  15. Replacementspublished at 13 mins

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    Leinster lost Tadhg Furlong before we kicked-off and they've been forced into two changes in the opening 15 minutes.

    Jack Conan failed his head injury assessment so will be staying off and full-back Jimmy O'Brien has picked up a knock and has to be replaced by Ciaran Frawley.

  16. Postpublished at 20:17 GMT 12 December 2025

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    Sara Orchard
    Rugby commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    So far this Leicester defensive wall continues to hold fast in front of their home fans.

    James Lowe of Leinster is tackled by Will WandImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    Tom Whiteley's box kick stays infield and gives Leinster the ball again but the visitors overcook a crossfield kick and the Tigers will have a line-out.

  18. Postpublished at 20:16 GMT 12 December 2025

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    Alex Goode
    Former England and Saracens full-back on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Leinster started with a brilliant kick-off and they have been on top since. They have won the territory battle really well.

  19. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    A first flash of All Black Rieko Ioane who runs a good line but is stopped by the Leicester defence which is working hard to keep their opponents out.

    Jamison Gibson-Park's kick is charged down and Leicester can clear.

  20. Postpublished at 7 mins

    Leicester 0-0 Leinster

    Now it's the Leicester fans who aren't happy as Leinster prop Paddy McCarthy sticks a hand out while making a tackle and knocks the ball on.

    Tigers think it's deliberate but the ref says no.

    That's certainly in the 'seen them given' category.

    Monsieur Brousset has been kept busy in these opening stages!