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35 - 5
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Leinster vs Sharks

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Michael Milne comes on.

78'

Cian Healy comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rohan Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ntuthuko Mchunu bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

77'
Conversion

Ross Byrne has kicked a conversion.

75'
Try

What a kick! Jamison Gibson-Park takes full advantage to score for Leinster Rugby.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamison Gibson-Park took full advantage.

74'

Dave Kearney played a key part in that try.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Wright getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Marnus Potgieter being replaced.

72'
Yellow Card

James Venter (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

71'

Sharks make a substitution with Jeandre Labuschagne coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming off.

68'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jamison Gibson-Park coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Luke McGrath coming off.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Joe McCarthy coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Caelan Doris coming off.

67'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on for Sharks.

59'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

59'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

59'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

59'

John McKee comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

Dan Sheehan leaves the field.

58'

Nevaldo Fleurs comes on for Sharks.

57'

Boeta Chamberlain leaves the field.

57'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on for Sharks.

57'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe leaves the field.

57'

Ross Byrne comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Charlie Ngatai leaves the field.

57'

Andrew Porter comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Michael Milne leaves the field.

57'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes on for Sharks.

56'

Ben Tapuai leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Caelan Doris as they get over the gainline!

55'

Liam Turner comes on.

54'

Jordan Larmour comes off.

54'

What a run here by Charlie Ngatai as they get over the gainline!

54'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Byrne kicks the conversion.

51'
Try

A penetrating move by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Max Deegan.

50'

What a run here by Max Deegan as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jack Conan sets up the try.

50'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Cian Healy coming on.

40'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Tadhg Furlong coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Sharks decided to go for goal with Boeta Chamberlain taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Leinster Rugby sub Jack Conan comes onto the field.

36'

Scott Penny departs for Leinster Rugby.

36'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Makazole Mapimpi being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Scott Penny breaches the defence.

30'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

25'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

25'
Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'
Try

Jordan Larmour gathers the kick to score the try for Leinster Rugby.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Larmour bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Harry Byrne.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hugo Keenan bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ciaran Frawley bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

23'
Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'
Try

Leinster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Michael Milne picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'
Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

14'
Try

Caelan Doris scores the try from close range.

13'
Yellow Card

Makazole Mapimpi (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

13'

Spellbinding play by Scott Penny is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Dave Kearney took full advantage.

11'

Boeta Chamberlain has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

7'
Try

A stunning solo try from Grant Williams

6'

The defensive line has been broken as Grant Williams goes through the gap.

6'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Leinster v Sharks
United Rugby Championship - Quarter Final
Sat 6th May 2023, 12:00pm EDT
Aviva Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +30
Leinster
Sharks
Leinster
Time in lead
Sharks
69
Mins in lead
7
84%
% Of Game In Lead
9%
26%
Possession Last 10 min
74%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Byrne
35 - 5
75'
Gibson-Park
33 - 5
74'
Venter
71'
28 - 5
Byrne
28 - 5
51'
Deegan
26 - 5
50'
Half Time
Byrne
21 - 5
24'
Larmour
19 - 5
23'
Byrne
14 - 5
22'
Milne
12 - 5
20'
Byrne
7 - 5
14'
Doris
5 - 5
13'
Mapimpi
13'
0 - 5
Williams
6'
0 - 5
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.5
10
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
0.7
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster
Sharks
More Less More
10
22m Entries
7
3.5
22m Conversion
0.71
9
Line Breaks
4
94
Carries
103
31
Kicks
26
365
Post Contact Meters
340

Defence Profile

Leinster
Sharks
More Less More
7
Dominant Tackles
9
113
Tackles Made
108
27
Tackles Missed
30
3
Turnovers Won
7
1
Tackle Turnover
6
11
Tackle Offload Allowed
8

Other Fixtures

26 - 23
FT

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