Matt Healy makes 20 metres on the wing and play brought dee into Leinster's half

Bad miss by Parks from under posts

Leinster penalised for diving into the ruck and Parks wants to take the 3 points this time. However it strikes the right upright

McLaughlin having a mare. Dropping balls and giving away penalties.

Leinster holding firm in defence however Connacht gaining a metre from each pick and go.

Marmion with a little chip over the ruck gathered by Kearney. However we are brought back for a penalty Connacht for Kearney not rolling away in the ruck previously.

Second half underway and Connacht with a lineout on Leinster's 10 metre

And there you have it . Leinster pull back 3 points on the brink of half time as a consolation for managing to put together 24 phases and gaining no ground. Connacht looking the better side in multiple different aspects, making good use of their tight 5 when in attack around the fringes and the safe boot of Parks gaining territory. Leinster on the other hand really competing hard in the breakdown and frantic in defence as they use the boot of the back 3 on numerous occasions. Connacht have come out all guns blazing and Leinster are caught off guard and weren't expecting this tough first 40 put in front of them by a tough Connacht side

Madigan narrows the gap at half time to just 4 points.
HT Leinster 9- Connacht 13

There'll be some noise in the Leinster dressing room