Leinster 52 - 17 Connacht

Full time

03 Jan 2026

United Rugby Championship

Stage: Regular Season Round 9

Aviva Stadium

Leinster vs Connacht head to head

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Leinster Rugby showcased their dominance in a decisive 52-17 victory against Connacht Rugby at the Aviva Stadium. The hosts opened the scoring early with a try from Sheehan, converted by Prendergast. Connacht briefly responded with a try from Tierney-Martin, but Leinster quickly regained control, with Tector and Prendergast adding to the scoreboard. Despite a yellow card for McCarthy, Leinster maintained their momentum, with Prendergast scoring a try just before halftime. In the second half, Connacht struggled to contain Leinster's attacking prowess, as O'Brien and Tector both crossed the line for more tries. Prendergast's exceptional kicking ensured Leinster continued to pull ahead. The match concluded with a try from Kenny, sealing a comprehensive win for Leinster.

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Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 2.0°C (Feels like -3.5°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 15.2 km/h, gusting to 30.3 km/h Humidity: 78% Cloud Cover: 14%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
3'

Try

Dan Sheehan · Leinster

5 - 0
4'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

7 - 0
6'

Substitution

Paul Boyle on for Sean Jansen · Connacht
7'

Try

Charlie Tector · Leinster

12 - 0
7'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

14 - 0
10'

Substitution

Ben Murphy on for Matthew Devine · Connacht
14'

Substitution

Sean Jansen on for Paul Boyle · Connacht
18'

Try

Dylan Tierney-Martin · Connacht

14 - 5
19'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Connacht

14 - 7
25'

Yellow Card

Joe McCarthy · Leinster
26'

Penalty

Sam Gilbert · Connacht

14 - 10
35'

Try

Finlay Bealham · Connacht

14 - 15
35'

Substitution

Andrew Porter on for Jack Boyle · Leinster
35'

Yellow Card Complete

Joe McCarthy · Leinster
36'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Connacht

14 - 17
38'

Try

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

19 - 17
Halftime 19 - 17
Second Half
43'

Try

Brian Deeny · Leinster

24 - 17
44'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

26 - 17
44'

Substitution

Josh van der Flier on for Will Connors · Leinster
49'

Substitution

Max Deegan on for Diarmuid Mangan · Leinster
50'

Substitution

Paul Boyle on for Cian Prendergast · Connacht
51'

Try

Tommy O'Brien · Leinster

33 - 17
51'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

28 - 17
51'

Substitution

Billy Bohan on for Denis Buckley · Connacht
51'

Substitution

Eoin de Buitlear on for Dylan Tierney-Martin · Connacht
51'

Substitution

Harry West on for Chay Mullins · Connacht
52'

Substitution

Fiachna Barrett on for Finlay Bealham · Connacht
59'

Substitution

Darragh Murray on for Joe Joyce · Connacht
61'

Try

Charlie Tector · Leinster

38 - 17
62'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

40 - 17
62'

Substitution

Cathal Forde on for David Hawkshaw · Connacht
63'

Substitution

Gus McCarthy on for Dan Sheehan · Leinster
63'

Substitution

Luke McGrath on for Thomas Clarkson · Leinster
63'

Substitution

Jerry Cahir on for Ciaran Frawley · Leinster
66'

Try

Tommy O'Brien · Leinster

47 - 17
66'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

42 - 17
67'

Substitution

Conor O'Tighearnaigh on for Joe McCarthy · Leinster
74'

Try

Joshua Kenny · Leinster

52 - 17
Fulltime 52 - 17

Player ratings

Leinster

15 Ciaran Frawley 6.8
14 Tommy O'Brien 8.7
13 Hugh Cooney 6.5
12 Charlie Tector 8.5
11 Joshua Kenny 7.0
10 Sam Prendergast 8.5
9 Jamison Gibson-Park 7.4
1 Jack Boyle 6.8
2 Dan Sheehan 8.2
3 Thomas Clarkson 6.2
4 Joe McCarthy 5.7
5 Brian Deeny 8.3
6 Diarmuid Mangan 6.3
7 Will Connors 7.0
8 Jack Conan 7.3
16 Gus McCarthy 6.3
17 Jerry Cahir 6.1
18 Andrew Porter 6.2
19 Conor O'Tighearnaigh 6.3
20 Max Deegan 6.4
21 Josh van der Flier 5.8
22 Luke McGrath 6.2
23 Andrew Osborne –

Connacht

15 Sam Gilbert 6.8
14 Chay Mullins 6.0
13 David Hawkshaw 5.8
12 Bundee Aki 6.6
11 Finn Treacy 6.1
10 Josh Ioane 6.3
9 Matthew Devine 5.8
1 Denis Buckley 6.4
2 Dylan Tierney-Martin 7.4
3 Finlay Bealham 7.0
4 Joe Joyce 6.6
5 David O'Connor 6.7
6 Josh Murphy 5.5
7 Cian Prendergast 6.6
8 Sean Jansen 6.6
16 Eoin de Buitlear 6.0
17 Billy Bohan 6.1
18 Fiachna Barrett 5.8
19 Darragh Murray 5.8
20 Paul Boyle 6.7
21 Ben Murphy 5.2
22 Harry West 6.6
23 Cathal Forde 6.8