Leinster 29 - 5 Cardiff

Full time

10 Oct 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 3

Laya Arena

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Leinster Rugby delivered a commanding performance against Cardiff Rugby, finishing the match with a score of 29-5. The home side opened the scoring early with a try from Keenan, followed swiftly by O'Brien and Conan, establishing an early 15-point lead. Cardiff briefly responded with a try from Grady, but Leinster's dominance was evident as O'Brien secured his second try before halftime. The second half saw Leinster maintain control, with a late try from Osborne sealing the victory. Prendergast's accurate kicking added to the scoreline with two conversions. Cardiff struggled to mount a comeback, hampered by an early yellow card for Davies. Overall, Leinster showcased their strength and tactical prowess, leaving Cardiff with much to ponder.

Broadcasters

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Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 11.4°C (Feels like 7.3°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 14.8 km/h, gusting to 33.9 km/h Humidity: 78% Cloud Cover: 31%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
8'

Try

Hugo Keenan · Leinster

5 - 0
14'

Yellow Card

Aled Davies · Cardiff
16'

Try

Jimmy O'Brien · Leinster

10 - 0
18'

Try

Jack Conan · Leinster

15 - 0
23'

Try

Mason Grady · Cardiff

15 - 5
24'

Yellow Card Complete

Aled Davies · Cardiff
25'

Substitution

Sam Wainwright on for Javan Sebastian · Cardiff
36'

Try

Jimmy O'Brien · Leinster

20 - 5
36'

Substitution

Javan Sebastian on for Sam Wainwright · Cardiff
38'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

22 - 5
Halftime 22 - 5
Second Half
51'

Substitution

Jarrod Evans on for Callum Sheedy · Cardiff
51'

Substitution

Johan Mulder on for Aled Davies · Cardiff
55'

Substitution

Fintan Gunne on for Oliver Coffey · Leinster
55'

Substitution

Thomas Clarkson on for Tadhg Furlong · Leinster
62'

Substitution

Rhys Barratt on for Danny Southworth · Cardiff
62'

Substitution

Sam Wainwright on for Javan Sebastian · Cardiff
62'

Substitution

Evan Lloyd on for Dan Thomas · Cardiff
62'

Substitution

Peter Dooley on for Alex Usanov · Leinster
63'

Substitution

Alan Spicer on for Max Deegan · Leinster
65'

Substitution

Josh Ericson on for Jack Conan · Leinster
65'

Substitution

Robbie Henshaw on for Hugo Keenan · Leinster
66'

Substitution

Semisi Paea on for Liam Belcher · Cardiff
72'

Substitution

Ronan Kelleher on for Dan Sheehan · Leinster
75'

Try

Jamie Osborne · Leinster

27 - 5
76'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

29 - 5
76'

Substitution

Rory Thornton on for Alex Mann · Cardiff
76'

Substitution

Caspar Gabriel on for Jamie Osborne · Leinster
Fulltime 29 - 5

Player ratings

Leinster

15 Hugo Keenan 8.1
14 Joshua Kenny 6.6
13 Garry Ringrose 7.4
12 Jamie Osborne 7.6
11 Jimmy O'Brien 8.7
10 Sam Prendergast 9.0
9 Oliver Coffey 6.1
1 Alex Usanov 6.3
2 Dan Sheehan 6.6
3 Tadhg Furlong 6.9
4 Joe McCarthy 7.8
5 James Ryan 6.8
6 Max Deegan 6.5
7 Scott Penny 8.0
8 Jack Conan 7.9
16 Ronan Kelleher –
17 Peter Dooley 6.3
18 Thomas Clarkson 6.1
19 Alan Spicer 6.2
20 Josh Ericson 6.3
21 Fintan Gunne 6.4
22 Caspar Gabriel –
23 Robbie Henshaw 7.0

Cardiff

15 Matty Young 6.6
14 Jacob Beetham 5.3
13 Harri Millard 6.3
12 Le Roux Malan 5.8
11 Mason Grady 6.9
10 Callum Sheedy 5.8
9 Aled Davies 4.4
1 Danny Southworth 6.3
2 Liam Belcher 7.1
3 Javan Sebastian 6.2
4 Josh McNally 6.9
5 Teddy Williams 6.8
6 Alex Mann 6.1
7 Dan Thomas 5.9
8 Taine Basham 9.2
16 Evan Lloyd 6.3
17 Rhys Barratt 5.7
18 Sam Wainwright 6.4
19 Rory Thornton –
20 Semisi Paea 5.9
21 Johan Mulder 5.8
22 Jarrod Evans 7.1
23 Steffan Emanuel –