Round of 16: Leinster v Edinburgh

19:22

Thanks For Joining Us

We gave it everything, but it wasn’t to be in Dublin tonight. That’s all for match centre today, we’ll be back on Friday 17 April in the URC when we host Zebre at Hive Stadium.

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!

19:20

We Exit the Investec Champions Cup

An enthralling tie ends in defeat despite a huge team effort in Dublin. Ross Thompson scored a double, with Shiel, Currie and Graham also getting on the board. Ultimately though, the hosts proved too strong, with seven converted tries taking them to victory, with a Player of the Match performance from Tommy O’Brien.

19:10

Full Time: Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh

A frantic 13-try encounter comes to an end at the Aviva. Leinster prevail to advance to the quarter-finals in a game which Edinburgh were well in for large parts.

80'

Good Cover From Brown

Leinster look to reach the half century as Ioane opts for the kick and chase to release Hugo Keenan. The ball just evades him, and Brown is round on the cover. It’ll be a goal-line dropout and that’ll probably be the game.

77'

Edging Towards The Red

Almost full time here in Dublin – with Leinster leading by 18. Tommy O’Brien is awarded Investec Player of the Match.

76'

Change on the Wing

Jack Brown is on in place of Malelili Satala

73'

A Big Shift From Ashy

Ewan Ashman’s 50th appearance is done – he’s replaced at hooker by Ollie Blyth-Lafferty.

68'

A Swap at Scrum Half

Ben Vellacott replaces Charlie Shiel with 12 to play.

66'

A Quickfire Double

That’s a sucker punch for Edinburgh as Gibson-Park plays a flat pacy ball out to Rieko Ioane. One on one with Darcy Graham, he sells him a dummy to buy a walk-in to the line. Byrne continues his perfect afternoon with the boot [49-31].

63'

Daylight on the Board for Leinster

The hosts have numbers over on the left with Ioane the spare man. As he takes a big hit from Darcy, Gibson-Park takes quick ruck ball to find replacement prop Thomas Clarkson – who battles his way to the line. The score is converted once again by Byrne [42-31].

61'

Into the Final Quarter

Four points in it, everything to play for!

60'

The Jackal King is at it Again

That’s marvellous from Freddy at the breakdown. He’s only been on a matter of minutes and he’s in over the ball to relieve the pressure at a crucial stage. By the sounds of it, his team mates approve and then some!

56'

Leinster Regain The Lead

A second infringement on the five-metre line in as many minutes provides the opportunity for the hosts to tap and go. That they do through Sheehan, before the second carry by Van Der Flier has the legs for the line. The score is converted, and this topsy-turvy game swings again.

54'

Muncaster Goes Off

Glen Young comes on as Ben Muncaster picks up a nasty knock and is helped from the field.

52'

DARCY!!

What a kick and chase from Darcy Graham. Spotting space in the back field, he backs his pace to outrun Gibson-Park to the line. What a piece of individual brilliance. Thompson’s kick bounces back off the upright [28-31].

51'

Here's Freddy

Mr Turnover comes into the fray – replacing Dylan Richardson.

50'

One Big Tussle

Both sides vying for control here. Some big hits coming in from the Edinburgh defence as they front up to the waves of pressure before Furlong knocks on. In Venter and Hill’s first scrum, they win it easily, providing an easy exit for Thompson.

48'

Changes in the Front Row

Venter and Hill replace Schoeman and Rae. Great shift lads!

45'

Superb in the Maul

Brilliant in defence from Edinburgh. First contact from McConnell is big – allowing Muncaster, Gilchrist and Richardson to provide support. Van Der Flier is driven upwards and the scrum will go to Edinburgh. A huge effort there.

42'

NO TRY- Knock On

There’s clear daylight between the hand of Van Der Flier and the ball, making it a routine decision for the officials in the end. The score remains 28-26.

42'

This Might Not Stand...

Luke Pearce is checking for a potential knock-on in the grounding…

42'

Van Der Flier Finds the Line

Sheehan is close to scoring Leinster’s fifth over on the far side. Instead he offloads to Van Der Flier, and although Edinburgh try to hold him up with a maul, he breaks out the other side. Byrne converts [35-26].

41'

A Huge 40 Awaits

Strap yourselves in, we’re back underway and it’s all to play for. Let’s do this!

18:15

Half Time: Leinster 28-26 Edinburgh

Four tries apiece in the opening half. Take a breath, grab a cuppa and we’ll be back shortly for the second half.

40'

Make That An Interception Hat Trick

Wow, wow, wow – what is happening here? Yet another loose ball undoes Leinster as Ioane goes beyond Byrne’s short ball. Matt Currie isn’t complaining and gathers easily to reduce the arrears again. With the last act of the half, Thompson coverts to bring a scintillating opening 40 to a close [28-26].

37'

Over Goes Keenan

Some quick ruck ball reaps rewards for the hosts as Gibson-Park pulls the strings. Ioane does well in the first phase before finding the hands of his full-back, who uses some slick footwork to evade Satala and Shiel to cross. Byrne converts again [28-19].

34'

Leinster Strong at the Breakdown

Strong work from Edinburgh to nick the ball at the lineout through McConnell. After several phases, Satala is dragged to ground after a big hit from Gibson-Park. Then in comes Sheehan with a well-timed counter-ruck to win the penalty.

31'

Mosese Replaces Lang

In that last tackle, Langers badly rolls his ankle and has to make way. In comes Tuipulotu in the centre.

28'

THOMPSON AT THE DOUBLE

THIS IS BREATHLESS STUFF. Another intercepted Leinster pass – this time as Tommy O’Brien looks to find Gibson-Park. On the blindside Thompson was lurking to pick it off and stride between the posts. He converts easily to bring his personal tally to 14 points – everyone managing to keep up so far? [21-19].

25'

Over To The Other O'Brien

Jimmy O’Brien finishes off a well-executed move from the maul. All stemming from the penalty against Gilchrist, that’ll be a tough one for Edinburgh to take. Byrne makes it three from three off the tee [21-12].

24'

Harsh Penalty Against Gilcho

Despite good jackaling from Muncaster, Gilchrist is penalised on the floor for not rolling away, even though it did look as if he made a good attempt to. Leinster go to the corner…

21'

THOMPSON GETS OUR SECOND

What an individual try from Ross Thompson! Charlie Shiel feeds him from the scrum and he does all the work himself. First he sends Gibson-Park to the floor with a superb change of pace, before having the wheels to go beyond Hugo Keenan to the line himself. To top it off he converts to bring the score to a two-point game [14-12].

20'

Consecutive Penalties Edinburgh's Way

Some small moments going Edinburgh’s way at the moment. First Ioane knocks on intentionally before Van Der Flier does the same on the floor. Scrum for Edinburgh incoming…

16'

YES CHARLIE

On his 91st cap, it’s Shiel who gets us on the board. One slack pass was all it took – with Tadhg Furlong the Leinster offender. It’s pounced upon by Shiel who races away unchallenged to go over. Thompson fails to convert – snatching slightly at his first kick [14-5].

15'

Slick Play but No Reward

Much better through the midfield with Shiel, Thompson and O’Conor. Malelli Satala finds himself with ball in hand but he loses it as he looks to jink inside- Leinster scrum.

14'

Edinburgh Scrum

A forward pass is penalised by Luke Pearce and Shiel will put the ball amongst the bodies. There’s a brief stoppage for an injury to Hugo Keenan after he caught an accidental arm from Liam McConnell.

9'

O'Brien at the Double

It’s him again – O’Brien gathers Rieko Ioane’s looping ball out to the flank and runs it in despite a last-ditch tackle from Satala. Byrne adds another two [14-0].

7'

Strong Start From the Hosts

Leinster have found their rhythm in the opening stages, putting phases together smoothly. Gibson-Park thinks he’s in as he tries to gather Byrne’s pass – but referee Luke Pearce judges the pass forward. From the Edinburgh scrum they regain the ball quickly and will now have one of their own.

2'

Leinster Score First

Jimmy O’Brien breaks the line in the middle before hitting the turf. Play moves quick through the arms of Gibson-Park, Sheehan and Keenan before Tommy O’Brien has the easy task of finishing in the right corner. It’s converted by Harry Byrne [7-0]