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Leinster Demolish Kings at RDS: Match Highlights & Report
Leinster continue their dominance at the top of Conference B
Leinster scored nine tries in a 59-19 win over the Kings at the RDS on Friday to stretch their lead at the top of Conference B.
Full-time! A massive win at the RDS! #JoinTheRoar #GUINNESSPRO14 pic.twitter.com/nChUFDc3Ub
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) February 22, 2019
The win moves Leinster 27 points clear at the top of Conference B for the time being.
The hosts started well and took the lead in the 5th minute through Noel Reid, who touched down close to the posts after a well-timed run. Ross Bryne kicked the extras to make it 7-0.
Within 15 minutes the game was turned upside down as Bjorn Basson scored in left corner, before No 9 Sarel Pretorius completed the turn around to make it 12-7 after 20 minutes.
Within seven minutes Leinster were back out in front by seven points thanks to two tries from man of the match Ed Byrne.
Both of the tries came from strong carries and Byrne converted the first but sent the second wide.
After a slick move between the backs, Reid was in for the bonus-point try with only 36 minutes on the clock. Byrne missed his second of the night to leave it at 24-12 to Leinster at half-time.
Half-time at the RDS Arena. An entertaining first period with two tries each for @nreid90 and @edbyrne11 securing the bonus point by the break. #JoinTheRoar #GUINNESSPRO14 pic.twitter.com/mFNZKbX6te
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) February 22, 2019
Two minutes into the second-half and the Kings had reduced the defecate with Badar Pretorius breaking a couple of tackles before handing over to
Ulrich Beyers to get over for their third try. It was converted to make it 24-19 heading into the 35 minutes.
With 46 minutes gone Leinster were over again, this time Byrne scored all seven points to stretch their lead out 12 points.
Eight minutes on and Andrew Porter was in for try six following sustained pressure from the Blues and Byrne added the two extras.
Max Deegan broke through the defence with 16 minutes left on the clock for his sixth try of the season.
Conor O’Brien and sub Rory O’Loughlin combined to send over RDS debutant scrum-half Paddy Patterson with five minutes left. With O’Loughlin touching down for a try of his own after 77 minutes to finish the try scoring for the hosts.
Byrne kicked conversion number seven and it remained 59-19 until the end.
The win now means that Leinster have won 14 of their 16 matches this season and are cruising to first in the conference while the Kings stay bottom with another big loss.
Leinster will take on the Cheetahs next weekend in what will be a tougher challenge for the reigning champions. The Kings are heading to Wales next to play the Cardiff Blues as they continue their search for a first away win in the competition.
Full-time stats from tonight's bonus point win at the RDS Arena ?⬇️ #JoinTheRoar #GUINNESSPRO14 pic.twitter.com/Yz3XvVb1FC
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) February 22, 2019
Match Highlights:
The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday night’s URC Round 13 clash against Cardiff at Thomond Park.
The game kicks off at 7.35pm with tickets from €20 available here.
In player news, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony have all returned to the HPC after helping Ireland to the 6 Nations title.
On the injury front, Academy back-row forward Ruadhán Quinn suffered a hand injury against Ospreys on Friday night and will be sidelined for a number of weeks.
Oli Jager and Fineen Wycherley have started their rehab following minor procedures for respective knee injuries.
Alex Nankivell is completing the RTP protocols and his availability will be determined later this week.
Simon Zebo was unavailable for the Ospreys game due to a low-grade hip injury and is due to return to training this week.
Continuing to rehab: Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder), Diarmuid Barron (foot), Roman Salanoa (knee), Jean Kleyn (knee/eye), Paddy Patterson (knee), Liam Coombes (shoulder), Patrick Campbell (shoulder).
There were 15 Munster players in AIL action at the weekend.
In Division 1A, Fionn Gibbons and Chris Moore helped Young Munster beat Dublin University with Gibbons among the tries.
Mark Donnelly lined out for Cork Constitution as they were beaten by Terenure College.
Kieran Ryan, Darragh McSweeney and Daniel Okeke couldn’t prevent Shannon falling to a defeat to City of Armagh.
In Division 1B, Colm Hogan, Jack Oliver, George Hadden, Max Clein, Cian Hurley and Jack Daly helped Garryowen to a win over Queen’s University. Hogan, Clein and Cronin were among the tries with Oliver kicking a conversion.
Scott Buckley and Andrew O’Mahony were in action for UCC as they lost to St Mary’s College.
Tickets
URC Round 13: Saturday, March 30
Munster v Cardiff Rugby, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
Women’s 6 Nations Round 3: Saturday, April 13
Ireland v Wales, Virgin Media Park, 4.45pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 16: Saturday, May 11
Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 18: Saturday, June 1
Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
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The Munster squad are continuing preparations ahead of Friday night’s URC Round 12 clash against Ospreys in Swansea (7.35pm).
On the injury front, there is good news for John Hodnett (finger), Jack O’Donoghue (knee) and Simon Zebo (knee) as they all return to training this week.
Oli Jager (knee) and Fineen Wycherley (knee) are both due to see specialists this week for possible surgery.
Alex Nankivell is following the return to play protocols following a head injury in training last week.
On the international front, Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman have returned to the squad after Ireland’s 6 Nations triumph at the weekend.
Continuing to rehab: Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder), Diarmuid Barron (foot), Roman Salanoa (knee), Jean Kleyn (knee/eye), Paddy Patterson (knee), Liam Coombes (shoulder), Patrick Campbell (shoulder).
Tickets
URC Round 13: Saturday, March 30
Munster v Cardiff Rugby, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
Women’s 6 Nations Round 3: Saturday, April 13
Ireland v Wales, Virgin Media Park, 4.45pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 16: Saturday, May 11
Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 18: Saturday, June 1
Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here
Images & Content from Munster Rugby
Sutherland to join Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors can confirm that Scotland prop Rory Sutherland will join the club this summer.
The British and Irish Lion joins the Scotstoun-outfit from French side Oyonnax, making the move to Scotstoun on a two-year deal as Franco Smith’s squad continues to take shape.
The confirmation of the loose-head prop’s move to Glasgow also comes on the eve of his involvement in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin, where he is in contention to win his 30th cap for Scotland, part of the match day squad.
The 31-year-old Sutherland will bring a dynamic ball-carrying presence to the Warriors in addition to a solid platform at the set-piece.
After making his debut for Edinburgh in 2014, the prop went on to make 91 appearances in the capital before a summer switch to Worcester Warriors in 2021.
A short-term stint with Ulster followed after Worcester’s demise in 2022, running out on 12 occasions for the Irish province.
Sutherland’s form for Scotland across the 2020 and 2021 campaigns saw him selected for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, joining future Glasgow team-mate Zander Fagerson amongst the front-row options.
He became the first Scottish prop to represent the invitational squad since the late Tom Smith when selected for the first Test, playing just under an hour in the 22-17 victory over the Springboks.
Sutherland said: “The past couple of years have been tough since I had to leave Worcester. I’ve been at a few clubs and I haven’t had the consistency I’d have liked in my game. This move to Glasgow, and back to Scotland, offers me the chance to work on getting that back into my rugby.
“Glasgow is a really successful team, so to be offered the chance to come to Scotstoun is attractive for any player. For me, it allows me to come back home, and be closer to my family, which will work wonders for me.
“I’ve gotten close to some of the Glasgow players while in camp with Scotland and they talk highly of Franco and the culture in the club. I’m looking forward to that and getting back to the homeland!”
Head Coach Smith added: “We are pleased to be able to add a prop of Rory’s calibre to our squad ahead of next season.
“His qualities will make him a real asset to our playing group, as we continue to develop our strength in every position.
“We look forward to seeing him in action at Scotstoun over the next couple of seasons and we know that the Warrior Nation will welcome him to our club.”
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