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2025 Leinster Rugby vs Harlequin F.C.

Leinster Rugby Squashes Harlequins With 62-Point Win In Round Of 16

Leinster Rugby Squashes Harlequins With 62-Point Win In Round Of 16

Leinster Rugby rolled Harlequins in one of the opening matches of the 2025 Investec Champions Cup playoffs in a 10-try, 62-point win. Check out the recap.

Apr 5, 2025 by Caden Senn
Preview: Leinster Rugby vs Harlequins

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The Investec Champions Cup officially has entered the playoffs, kicking off the Round of 16 across Europe.

For Leinster Rugby, it's Round of 16 matchup against Harlequins proved to be one of it's most dominant showings of the season.

Harlequins had come out the gate swinging, almost scoring within the first few minutes of the match.

However, Leinster defended with skill and ease and went on to score its first try minutes later.

Unfortunately for Harlequins, that try would be one of 10 that would be scored in the match, all belonging to Leinster.

A masterclass of offensive ability and defensive strength highlighted every inch of Leinster's play, leading the way to a 62-0 final score.

Check out the full game recap below.

Tenth Try Punched In For Leinster As Time Expires - End Of Match

FINAL: Leinster 62, Harlequins 0

One last possession for Leinster ends in a double-digit amount of tries on the day.

The James Lowe try gets two more points with a successful Ross Byrne conversion.

That's it for today. An absolute obliteration.

Leinster Rugby's James Lowe Relentlessly Adds Another - 76'

Leinster 55, Harlequins 0

There's really not much to say here. Leinster has not stopped rolling at any point in time.

The conversion will miss.

Jamie Benson went out with a yellow card before the play.

Try. Eight. - 71'

Leinster 50, Harlequins 0

Ross Byrne punches in the eighth of the day for Leinster, wrapping up a great offensive play.

Byrne will convert it as well.

Luke Northmore Yellow Card Leads To Penalty Try - 65'

Leinster 43, Harlequins 0

Harlequins can't seem to catch a break today.

Leinster is up to seven tries today.

No One Can Stop Dan Sheehan For Sixth Try - 57'

Leinster 36, Harlequins 0

It's 10 minutes later, and Leinster has it's sixth score of the day.

Another missed conversion will keep Leinster's lead to 36.

Garry Ringrose Slams In Leinster's Fifth Try - 47'

Leinster 31, Harlequins 0

Ringrose had a virtually clear path in this one, dodging all Harlequins barreling at himself with ease.

This conversion is good, and Leinster's show at home continues.

Another Half, Another Leinster Try - 44'

Leinster 24, Harlequins 0

Josh van der Flier gets Leinster's next in the barrage of points.

The conversion goes wide, but that's likely not much of an issue with a 24-point lead.

And We're Back. Second Half Underway - 41'

Leinster 19, Harlequins 0

Let's see if Harlequins can answer Leinster's steamrolling effort.

Watch Sam Prendergast Kick Off Leinster's Dominant First Half

Halftime - 40'

Leinster 19, Harlequins 0

Not much going here for Harlequins. Despite some good effort, Leinster has had an answer and a punishment for every move.

All Leinster, all day.

Jamie Osborne Try, Leinster Rolling - 27'

Leinster 19, Harlequins 0

A stellar offensive run here that leads to Osborne breaking the plane for another Leinster score.

We'll pause for a moment with a Harlequin down. Everyone is all good here, an accidental kick to the face, but play goes on.

Leinster will get the conversion, extending this run to 19-0.

Leinster Rugby Extends Lead With Second Try - 17'

Leinster 12, Harlequins 0

Joe McCarthy won't let Harlequins take a breather as he swings into a second try for Leinster.

The conversion from Prendergast is good.

Leinster Takes The Lead With Sam Prendergast Try! - 14'

Leinster 5, Harlequins 0

Leinster picked up its offense after defending the barrage of Harlequin offense, and couldn't be slowed.

Prendergast punches it in to put Leinster on the board. The conversion misses, but Leinster is still up.

Harlequins Off To A Hot Start, Leinster Defending - 10'

Leinster 0, Harlequins 0

It's still a scoreless match here in Dublin, but both sides are bringing their all.

Harlequins have been active on offense, but have missed a penalty and couldn't secure the drop goal, leaving the scoreboard at zero.

Leinster hasn't seen much of offense, but have defended just about every Harlequin attack with skill.

Here We Go, Kickoff - 0'

Leinster 0, Harlequins 0

Time to get this Round of 16 match started.

Leinster Rugby Vs. Harlequins Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 10 a.m. ET on April 5 at Croke Park.

10 Minutes Til Kickoff

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How To Watch Leinster Rugby Vs. Harlequins In Investec Champions Cup Round of 16

The match is streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States and all of North America.

When Do The Investec Champions Cup Playoffs Begin In 2025?

The Investec Champions Cup Playoffs kick off with the Round of 16 on April 4, as the Northampton Saints take on Clermont Rugby. The remaining seven games of the round will be played April 5-6.

The quarterfinals will follow from April 11-13, with a short break until the semifinals on May 2-4.

The Champions Cup Final will take place at Principality Stadium  in Cardiff, Wales, on May 24.

Investec Champions Cup Round Of 16 Fixtures

Friday, April 4

  • Northampton Saints (3) vs. ASM Clermont Auvergne (14) - cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens

Saturday, April 5

  • RC Toulon (4) vs. Saracens (13) - Stade Félix Mayol
  • Leinster Rugby (2) vs. Harlequins (15) - Croke Park
  • Castres Olympique (6) vs. Benetton Rugby (11) - Stade Pierre-Fabre
  • Stade Rochelais (8) vs. Munster Rugby (9) - Stade Marcel Deflandre
  • Glasgow Warriors (7) vs. Leicester Tigers (10) - Scotstoun Stadium

Sunday, April 6

  • Union Bordeaux-Bègles (1) vs. Ulster Rugby (16) - Stade Chaban-Delmas
  • Stade Toulousain (5) vs. Sale Sharks (12) - Stadium Municipal de Toulouse

Investec Champions Cup Weekends

  • Round 1 – 6/7/8 December 2024
  • Round 2 – 13/14/15 December 2024
  • Round 3 – 10/11/12 January 2025
  • Round 4 – 17/18/19 January 2025
  • Round of 16 – 4/5/6 April 2025
  • Quarterfinals – 11/12/13 April 2025
  • Semifinals – 2/3/4 May 2025
  • 2025 Investec Champions Cup final – Saturday, May 24, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Investec Champions Cup Format 

Key points of the 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup:

  • A multi-pool format, as launched in the 2023-2024 season
  • 24 elite clubs - eight each from the Gallagher Premiership, URC and TOP 14 - in four pools of six
  • Sporting jeopardy, with each club playing against four different opponents, home or away, in the pool stage
  • Four highest-ranked clubs in each pool qualify for the Round of 16
  • The Investec Champions Cup will be played over eight weekends, with four pool rounds and four knockout rounds culminating in the 2025 final, which will be staged at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Saturday, May 24.

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