Overview
- Leinster ran in seven tries for a bonus-point victory at the Aviva Stadium, with Jordan Larmour scoring twice.
- Harlequins drew to 24-21 on 51 minutes after a penalty try was awarded when Jimmy O’Brien was binned for a deliberate knock-on.
- Jarrod Evans’ yellow card proved costly as Leinster struck for three unanswered tries through Tommy O’Brien, Jack Conan and Jimmy O’Brien between minutes 61 and 69.
- Leinster’s scrum control underpinned early scores, highlighted by Sam Prendergast’s cross-kick for Larmour, yet handling and breakdown accuracy fluctuated in wet conditions.
- Leo Cullen noted mixed execution as Jordan Larmour departed late and RG Snyman exited after 17 minutes, with updates on both to follow during a six-day turnaround.