McCarthy goes short with the lineout, but Leinster are penalised for the ball not going straight and Connacht will look to put this out and bring the half to a close if they can secure possession from the scrum.
8 mins ago
8:29PM
39 mins: Connacht 5-21 Leinster
A chéad úd riamh ag Tom Lawlor do na Laighnigh
Tom Lawlor gets his first try in a Leinster jersey
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Connacht lose control of the slippy ball as they attempt to move possession across the line, but they can’t hold onto it, and it goes out for a Leinster lineout.
The hosts get it back after a box kick from Fintan Gunne and Blade sends the ball down for Joshua Kenny to claim.
Kenny gets the wheels going and finds space to set up an attack. They quickly get up to Connacht’s five-metre line, and win a penalty which they opt to send to the corner.
13 mins ago
8:23PM
34 mins: Connacht 5-21 Leinster
Jordan Larmour ag aimsiú an spás chun úd a fháil do Laighin
Jordan Larmour spots the gap as he gets the try for Leinster
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Freagra maith ó na Connachtaigh le Dave Heffernan ag aimsiú an úd
Great response from Connacht as Dave Heffernan gets the try
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Connacht under serious pressure to prevent another try. Leinster are inches away with another powerful attack. They’re right under the posts now.
25 mins ago
8:11PM
24 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
An chéad úd don chluiche faighte ag Gus McCarthy do na Laighnigh
Leinster strike first as Gus McCarthy goes through for the try
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A big let-off for Connacht as the referee awards a penalty to the hosts and Naughton clears the danger with a kick to find touch.
But Leinster are starting to attack again.
27 mins ago
8:09PM
21 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
Leinster look like they’re going to get another try after a brilliant break. Connor Fahy tries to push the ball down, but he knocks the ball on and Connacht have a scrum. But it’s in front of their own line.
29 mins ago
8:07PM
18 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
We have our first try of the night as Gus McCarthy completes a well executed lineout to give Leinster the lead with a powerful surge over the line.
Joey Carbery swings over the conversion and Leo Cullen’s side are in control after the opening 20 minutes.
Connacht lose possession from the lineout as the ball is knocked on. The referee allows Leinster the advantage before bringing the play back for the Leinster scrum.
36 mins ago
8:00PM
13 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
A super kick from Seán Naughton pushes Leinster back for a lineout. The visitors secure possession from the set-piece.
Connacht are then awarded a free kick which they put into the air. Jordan Larmour collects and finds touch with a good kick.
38 mins ago
7:58PM
10 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
A big hit on Joey Carbery from Shayne Bolton after releasing a kick. The referee waves play on though, and the move ends with Blade getting a kick away.
44 mins ago
7:52PM
5 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
Referee Hollie Davidson calls for a reset as Caolin Blade puts the ball in again. The scrum is good and Connacht start moving, but Daniel Ryan puts the ball out on the full and Leinster regain possession.
46 mins ago
7:50PM
3 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
And we are underway at the Dexcom Stadium, as Leinster try to work through the phases before Brian Deeny makes a break.
But Connacht win the ball back following a knock-on by James Culhane.
A minute of silence is observed for Connacht supporter Seán Coppinger who recently passed away.
52 mins ago
7:44PM
The teams are heading out now. It’s almost time to get underway.
1 hr ago
7:13PM
If you have time before kick-off, have a listen to this week’s edition of Rugby Weekly here as Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss a busy week of off-field developments and look ahead to the URC games.
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Good evening, and welcome along to our coverage of the URC inter-pro clash between Connacht and Leinster at Galway’s Dexcom Stadium.
As Ireland prepare for their Nations Championship games in November, both sides have shuffled the deck for this tie. Leinster have a strong record against Connacht, winning their last 13 encounters, and have not lost at this venue since 2018.
Both sides come into this game on the back of victories, with Leinster accounting for Munster last weekend while Connacht got the better of Zebre.
We’ll have team line-ups for you in the next few moments as we gear up for the 7.45pm kick-off.
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Half-Time! Connacht 5-21 Leinster
40 mins: Connacht 5-21 Leinster
McCarthy goes short with the lineout, but Leinster are penalised for the ball not going straight and Connacht will look to put this out and bring the half to a close if they can secure possession from the scrum.
39 mins: Connacht 5-21 Leinster
39 mins: Connacht 5-21 Leinster
Connacht lose control of the slippy ball as they attempt to move possession across the line, but they can’t hold onto it, and it goes out for a Leinster lineout.
The hosts get it back after a box kick from Fintan Gunne and Blade sends the ball down for Joshua Kenny to claim.
Kenny gets the wheels going and finds space to set up an attack. They quickly get up to Connacht’s five-metre line, and win a penalty which they opt to send to the corner.
34 mins: Connacht 5-21 Leinster
34 mins: Connacht 5-21 Leinster
And that’s try number three for Leinster as full-back Todd Lawlor slides in at the corner. Carbery is three for three from conversion strikes.
TRY! Connacht 5-21 Leinster (Todd Lawlor ’32)
29 mins: Connacht 5-14 Leinster
A frantic few minutes as Jordan Larmour gets Leinster’s second try of the night after that period of intense pressure.
But Connacht strike back almost immediately, with Dave Heffernan touching down after a super maul just as the rain and wind start to pick up.
Naughton tries to curl his conversion over, but his kick gets hooked into the wind.
TRY! Connacht 5-14 Leinster (Dave Heffernan ’27)
TRY! Connacht 0-14 Leinster (Jordan Larmour ’24)
24 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
Connacht under serious pressure to prevent another try. Leinster are inches away with another powerful attack. They’re right under the posts now.
24 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
22 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
A big let-off for Connacht as the referee awards a penalty to the hosts and Naughton clears the danger with a kick to find touch.
But Leinster are starting to attack again.
21 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
Leinster look like they’re going to get another try after a brilliant break. Connor Fahy tries to push the ball down, but he knocks the ball on and Connacht have a scrum. But it’s in front of their own line.
18 mins: Connacht 0-7 Leinster
We have our first try of the night as Gus McCarthy completes a well executed lineout to give Leinster the lead with a powerful surge over the line.
Joey Carbery swings over the conversion and Leo Cullen’s side are in control after the opening 20 minutes.
TRY! Connacht 0-7 Leinster (Gus McCarthy ’16)
14 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
Connacht lose possession from the lineout as the ball is knocked on. The referee allows Leinster the advantage before bringing the play back for the Leinster scrum.
13 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
A super kick from Seán Naughton pushes Leinster back for a lineout. The visitors secure possession from the set-piece.
Connacht are then awarded a free kick which they put into the air. Jordan Larmour collects and finds touch with a good kick.
10 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
A big hit on Joey Carbery from Shayne Bolton after releasing a kick. The referee waves play on though, and the move ends with Blade getting a kick away.
5 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
Referee Hollie Davidson calls for a reset as Caolin Blade puts the ball in again. The scrum is good and Connacht start moving, but Daniel Ryan puts the ball out on the full and Leinster regain possession.
3 mins: Connacht 0-0 Leinster
And we are underway at the Dexcom Stadium, as Leinster try to work through the phases before Brian Deeny makes a break.
But Connacht win the ball back following a knock-on by James Culhane.
Kick-Off! Connacht v Leinster
A minute of silence is observed for Connacht supporter Seán Coppinger who recently passed away.
The teams are heading out now. It’s almost time to get underway.
If you have time before kick-off, have a listen to this week’s edition of Rugby Weekly here as Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss a busy week of off-field developments and look ahead to the URC games.
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Good evening, and welcome along to our coverage of the URC inter-pro clash between Connacht and Leinster at Galway’s Dexcom Stadium.
As Ireland prepare for their Nations Championship games in November, both sides have shuffled the deck for this tie. Leinster have a strong record against Connacht, winning their last 13 encounters, and have not lost at this venue since 2018.
Both sides come into this game on the back of victories, with Leinster accounting for Munster last weekend while Connacht got the better of Zebre.
We’ll have team line-ups for you in the next few moments as we gear up for the 7.45pm kick-off.
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