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Leinster Pull Away Late to Beat Harlequins 45-28 in Champions Cup Opener

Leinster now confront discipline fixes with injury assessments due before Friday's trip to Leicester.

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.