Leinster Leinster 15 - 7 Clermont Clermont

full_time 80 minutes

14 Dec 2024

Investec Champions Cup

Stage: Pool 2 Round 2

Aviva Stadium

Head to Head

Leinster Rugby secured a narrow 15-7 victory over ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium. Alivereti Raka opened the scoring for Clermont with a try in the fourth minute, followed by a successful conversion from Alex Newsome. However, Leinster responded quickly, with Garry Ringrose scoring a try in the 21st minute, converted by Sam Prendergast. Just minutes later, Jordie Barrett added another try for Leinster, extending their lead. The first half ended 15-7 in favor of Leinster, with Clermont struggling to find rhythm. Peceli Yato's yellow card early in the second half hindered Clermont's chances of a comeback. Ultimately, Leinster's disciplined defense held firm, securing the win despite Clermont's efforts.

Weather

Temperature: 7.7°C (Feels like 2.5°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 19.5 km/h, gusting to 41.9 km/h Humidity: 85% Cloud Cover: 97%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 4' try Alivereti Raka
  • 5' conversion Alex Newsome
  • 17' substitution George Moala
  • 21' try Garry Ringrose
  • 22' conversion Sam Prendergast
  • 25' try Jordie Barrett
  • 26' substitution Pierre Fouyssac
  • 40' substitution Michael Alaalatoa
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 47' yellow_card Peceli Yato
  • 47' substitution Ronan Kelleher
  • 47' substitution Thomas Clarkson
  • 47' substitution Joe McCarthy
  • 47' substitution Josh van der Flier
  • 48' penalty Sam Prendergast
  • 51' substitution Etienne Falgoux
  • 51' substitution Etienne Fourcade
  • 51' substitution Liam Turner
  • 57' yellow_card_complete Peceli Yato
  • 61' substitution Rob Simmons
  • 64' substitution Jamison Gibson-Park
  • 64' substitution Sam Prendergast
  • 67' substitution Baptiste Jauneau
  • 67' substitution Alexandre Fischer
  • 75' substitution Andrew Porter
  • 80' full_time