Summary

  • Leinster 52-17 Connacht (Result)

  • Dan Sheehan and Charlie Tector cross for early tries

  • Connacht overturn 14-0 deficit with tries from Dylan Tierney-Martin and Finlay Bealham

  • Leinster retake lead through Sam Prendergast before half-time

  • Brian Deeney, Tector, Tommy O'Brien (2) and JJ Kenny all score tries for Leinster in second half

Live Reporting

David Mohan

  1. Final whistle

    FT: Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    That is all from us tonight as Leinster hit top form in the second half against Connacht to claim maximum points.

    With just a two-point advantage at the break, it seemed we were set for a close battle but Leo Cullen's men showed their class to romp home.

    Next week it's European action with the Irish provinces involved in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, so we will return to bring you the action from there.

    Until then, have a good night and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

  2. FT: Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    With the Stormers edging out the Bulls earlier, they stretch their advantage at the top of the URC to five points with Leinster's big win bringing them up to fourth and six points off the leaders.

    Connacht sit in 12th place.

  3. 'Score before half-time was big for us' - Gibson-Park

    FT: Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    Player of the match Jamison Gibson-Park speaking to Premier Sports:

    "It was great n patches and awesome for a few of the younger guys to get a chance.

    "That score before half-time was pretty big for us as we had hit a bit of a flat patch and we were able to crack on in the second half, which was nice."

  4. Full-time

    Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    That is indeed it as Connacht kick to touch.

    A hugely impressive second half display from Leinster who completely took over and secure maximum points.

  5. Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    Jamison Gibson-Park is all smiles as he is announced as this evening's man of the match.

  6. Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    Leinster seeking to finish with a flourish as they pop the ball around, but there is a knock-on and Connacht have the scrum. That will probably do it.

  7. Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    Kenny almost has another immediately after but can't gather a tricky pass.

  8. try

    Try - Leinster 52-17 Connacht

    Joshua Kenny

    Kenny had a couple of half chances earlier but a switch to the right wing sees him finally get his score, taking a pass from Josh van der Flier to spring over.

    This time, Prendergast's conversion goes to the left.

  9. Leinster 47-17 Connacht

    An intercept from Connacht's Sam Gilbert and for a split second, he looks like he may race clear but the ball spills forward and the chance is gone.

  10. Leinster 47-17 Connacht

    Leinster are not done here as they seek another score but a forward pass will deny them for now.

  11. Leinster 47-17 Connacht

    A promising break by Connacht but Ben Murphy can't gather Sam Gilbert's pass as he knocks on.

  12. converted try

    Converted try - Leinster 47-17 Connacht

    Tommy O'Brien; Prendergast (Conv)

    Just as a nice gather from Harry West appears to give Connacht an opening, the ball is turned over with Charlie Tector racing clear. He is unable to get away for his hat-trick, but slips a lovely pass to the supporting O'Brien who does the rest.

    Prendergast again with a routine conversion.

  13. converted try

    Converted try - Leinster 40-17 Connacht

    Charlie Tector; Prendergast (Conv)

    Leinster opt for the scrum penalty and and Prendergast puts Tector in for his second try of the game.

    The extras are added and with just over 16 minutes to play, you would feel that is that.

  14. Leinster 33-17 Connacht

    Another mess of a lineout from Connacht and it gives Leinster the opportunity to attack. The pace of Tommy O'Brien makes good ground and Leinster are in the 22 with penalty advantage.

  15. Leinster 33-17 Connacht

    An untidy lineout and the ball bounces forward off a Connacht hand. Leinster scrum.

  16. Leinster 33-17 Connacht

    Connacht now with the penalty just inside their own half and a chance to make ground.

  17. Leinster 33-17 Connacht

    A turnover and break from Bundee Aki gives Connacht an opportunity and they get to within five metres, but great work from Joe McCarthy results in a penalty for Leinster.

  18. converted try

    Converted try - Leinster 33-17 Connacht

    Tommy O'Brien; Prendergast (conv)

    Leinster's dominance is rewarded with a fifth try. This time it's Tommy O'Brien through wit Prendergast's conversion making it a three-score game.

    Connacht will have to find another response but momentum firmly with the hosts.

  19. Leinster 26-17 Connacht

    A piece of quick thinking from Jamison Gibson-Park sees him seek out Tommy O'Brien from a penalty but his crossfield kick is not quite gathered by the winger as Connacht survive.

  20. Replacement

    Leinster 26-17 Connacht

    Leinster introduce Josh van der Flier for Will Connors.