Summary

  • Two tries each from Joshua Kenny and Tommy O'Brien, and scores from Garry Ringrose and Max Deegan give Leinster win over Scarlets in Dublin.

  • Joe Roberts, Tom Rogers and Max Douglas with the tries for the visitors.

  • Glasgow beat Benetton with bonus point to solidify top spot.

  • Tries from Johnny Matthews, Fergus Watson, Max Williamson, Seb Stephen and Sam Talakai secure five points for 2024 champions.

  • Sharks beat Cardiff 21-15 in Durban to move up to 10th in URC.

  • Man of the match Phepsi Buthelezi scores twice for Sharks and Penxe adds a third as they beat Cardiff despite two tries from Mason Grady.

  • Taulupe Faletau comes off with injury in second half before Ioan Lloyd penalty earns losing bonus point for Cardiff.

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Live Reporting

Fraser Watson

  1. Good night after an epic at the Aviva

    FT: Leinster 36-19 Scarlets

    Fraser Watson
    BBC Sport Wales reporter

    That was a gut-wrenching finish for Scarlets but mark my words, Nigel Davies will take considerably more from defeat tonight then he would have done the win over Zebre last week.

    For the opening 30 minutes his depleted side, against all the odds, played with intensity and skill. A thoroughly deserved lead evaporated after two yellow-cards and a sloppy opening to the second period proved pivotal but even then, the visitors rallied and skipper Fletcher Anderson delivered a standout display.

    It will be three weeks before they play again but when the URC restarts, Scarlets have three Welsh derbies in their final four games. If they are to salvage pride from a difficult season, they'll need key players back and to build on how they performed tonight - but will need 80-minutes displays without drop-off periods.

    As for Leinster, it was job done but Leo Cullen will be less than entirely satisfied.

    The win takes them third in the URC table ahead of a Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh next week but his side will need to play with more control if European glory - not to mention retaining the league title - is to come to fruition.

    All in all, an absorbing night at the Aviva. We'll back with more live URC coverage in late April but in the meantime, all attention will turn to Europe.

    Thank you for joining.

  2. 'Scarlets were great tonight'

    FT: Leinster 36-19 Scarlets

    Rhys Priestland
    Wales international fly-half on S4C

    Fletcher Anderson has been the Scarlets best player this season so they've done a great job bringing him in from New Zealand.

    Scarlets were great tonight, the two yellow let them down in the first half, but still a very good performance.

  3. 'I was proud of the Scarlets'

    FT: Leinster 36-19 Scarlets

    Jamie Roberts
    Former Wales international on S4C

    I was proud of the Scarlets tonight, they went around the game the right way.

    The way they attacked was great, they were strong in the tackle, Fletcher Anderson is my favourite player.

    Unfortunately he cannot play for Wales yet, but what a performance.

  4. Full-time

    FT: Leinster 36-19 Scarlets

    Oh how close is that!

    Johnny Williams breaks the line and seems destined for the line but Tommy O'Brien halts him with a brilliant cover tackle.

    The winger is then back up to jackal and win a penalty.

    Scarlets were inches, and I mean inches, from a bonus point. Sure enough, moments later Harry Byrne boots the ball out to end matters.

  5. Leinster 36-19 Scarlets

    Attacking lineout Scarlets with little over a minute left.

    Last chance....

  6. Leinster 36-19 Scarlets

    Ifan Phillips
    Former Scarlets and Ospreys hooker on S4C

    Shame for the Scarlets, Leinster have gone through the phases and force the Scarlets to tighten up the defence and then it's some pass to reach the winger Kenny for his second.

    Just a shame for the Scarlets to concede a sixth try.

  7. converted try

    Converted try

    Kenny try, Byrne con

    Joshua Kenny of Leinster scores his side's sixth tryGetty Images

    In terms of a Leinster win, that is definitely that!

    Harry Byrne throws out a sublime miss-pass and Joshua Kenny is waiting on the left wing to secure his try brace.

    Byrne converts superbly and the contest is over - but Scarlets still have time to grab that all important fourth score.

  8. 'Fair play to Archie Hughes'

    Leinster 29-19 Scarlets

    Ifan Phillips
    Former Scarlets and Ospreys hooker on S4C

    Fair play to Archie Hughes, one fake pass and then the second row Douglas is there by the side of him to finish.

    The Scarlets deserve that for not giving up and the effort they've put in in the second half.

  9. Full-time

    FT: Glasgow 31-10 Benetton

    Glasgow's Fergus Watson celebrates scoring a try with Adam Hastings and Josh McKayRex Features

    It wasn't always pretty but Glasgow got what they came for, a bonus-point victory that strengthens their position at the top of the URC table.

  10. try

    Try: Leinster 29-19 Scarlets

    Douglas try, Hawkins con

    Max Douglas of Scarlets scores his side's third tryHuw Evans Picture Agency

    Game on again!

    A great dummy and pass from Archie Hughes sends Max Douglas on a charge to the line and the second row goes over.

    That's his first ever Scarlets try. And now, the visitors are hunting a bonus point.

  11. 'Scarlets accuracy has let them down'

    Leinster 29-12 Scarlets

    Ifan Phillips
    Former Scarlets and Ospreys hooker on S4C

    Leinster went through the motions and they were rewarded with the try and Scarlets will feel hard done by because of the circumstances.

    But the Scarlets accuracy has let them down so far in this second half.

  12. converted try

    Converted try! Glasgow 31-10 Benetton

    Talakai, Con: Lancaster

    Moments after substitute Jack Oliver sees his try ruled out, Glasgow do get their fifth as Sam Talakai rumbles over.

    Dan Lancaster boots the extras and Warriors are well clear now.

    Job done.

  13. try

    Try: Leinster 29-12 Scarlets

    Deegan try, Byrne con

    It's given!

    Replays suggested flanker Max Deegan got the ball down before being pushed back over the line. Harry Byrne adds two points and that could be that.

  14. Try review

    Leinster 22-12 Scarlets

    Josh van de Flier looks to be burying over from close range but is superbly stopped by Johnny Williams, only for Max Deegan to then pick up and drive over.

    Or does he? Aimee Barrett-Theron has gone upstairs.

  15. Leinster 22-12 Scarlets

    Ifan Phillips
    Former Scarlets and Ospreys hooker on S4C

    Once again the Scarlets were looking comfortable defensively, but they were just a little bit too excited to get their hands on the ball.

  16. Leinster 22-12 Scarlets

    Both sides are making changes now as the action stagnates for a few minutes.

    Scarlets have to somehow lift the intensity again and get back on the attack here. That's easier said than done - it has been a high octane, draining contest.

  17. try

    Try! Glasgow 24-10 Benetton

    Stephen

    Seb Stephen of Glasgow Warriors scores a tryRex Features

    And there's the bonus point!

    A brilliant 50/22 from Ben Afshar gives Glasgow a 5m line out. The catch and drive is textbook stuff and substitute hooker Seb Stephen has the simple task of touching down for Glasgow's fourth try.

  18. 'What a pass'

    Leinster 22-12 Scarlets

    Ifan Phillips
    Former Scarlets and Ospreys hooker on S4C

    Fair play to the Scarlets, they've been knocking on the door for a while now and what a pass that was from Blair Murray.

    But it all came from the steady scrum and Rogers goes over in the corner.

  19. try

    Try Leinster 22-12 Scarlets

    Rogers

    Tom Rogers of Scarlets scores his side's second tryHuw Evans Picture Agency

    And strike they do!

    From the scrum, Joe Hawkins feeds Blair Murray who throws out a majestic left-handed pass for Tom Rogers to dive over in the corner.

    The conversion goes wide but Scarlets are still alive here.

  20. converted try

    TRY! Glasgow 19-10 Benetton

    Williamson

    Max Williamson of Glasgow Warriors scores a tryRex Features

    Finally some breathing space for Glasgow.

    Fergus Watson comes off his wing to take an inside ball from Hastings and breaks through. He's hauled down but Glasgow go wide, recycle and from close range Max Williamson burrows over.