Leinster dominating in Champions Cup stats as Round of 16 approaches

As players and fans across Europe gear up for the forthcoming Round of 16 in the Champions Cup, we take a look at the stats columns which give an overwhelming impression of Leinster’s current dominance on the competition.   

The Round of 16 offers some cracking prospects including Exeter vs Munster, Montpellier vs Premiership defending champs, Harlequins, Clermont vs Leicester, Toulouse vs Ulster and an Irish derby at the RDS Stadium where Leinster host Connacht.  

As can be deduced from the following, Leinster are clearly the team to beat this season as they boast a remarkable presence in the stats while Ulster, Quins and Exeter Chiefs have also put on quality showings.  

Tries: 

Leinster – 30 

Exeter Chiefs – 19 

Harlequins – 18 

Points: 

Leinster – 198 

Harlequins – 135 

Exeter Chiefs – 127 

Carries: 

Ulster – 559 

Exeter Chiefs – 496 

Connacht – 436 

Penalty goals: 

Munster & Glasgow Warriors – 11 

Clermont – 9 

Castres – 8 

Conversions: 

Leinster – 24 

Exeter Chiefs – 16 

Harlequins – 15 

Clean breaks: 

Leinster – 43 

Ulster – 22 

Bristol Bears – 21 

Defenders beaten: 

Ulster – 105 

Leinster – 101 

Harlequins – 86 

Lineouts won: 

Harlequins – 62 

Connacht – 58 

Munster – 51 

Metres gained: 

Leinster – 3437 

Ulster – 3369 

Exeter Chiefs – 2699 

Offloads: 

Leinster – 42 

Ulster – 40 

Bristol Bears – 34 

Tackles: 

Montpellier – 578 

Ulster – 487 

Glasgow Warriors – 455