"Harry Byrne's goal-kicking proved the difference as error-strewn Leinster held off a determined Leicester to claim a 23-15 Investec Champions Cup victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. Each team scored two tries but three penalties and a conversion from Byrne were decisive as the bottom side Leicester's European campaign continued to falter and they remain pointless after their opening two fixtures."
"Despite these injury setbacks, Leinster looked to have taken the lead when a pre-planned move saw Robbie Henshaw knock down a long lineout throw to Tommy O'Brien, who raced over but TMO replays revealed that Henshaw had started his run from an offside position. The visitors' injury woes continued when Jimmy O'Brien left the field with a leg problem before a major melee developed after James Lowe took exception to a tackle in the air from Radwan."
Leinster secured a 23-15 victory over Leicester in the Investec Champions Cup, with Harry Byrne's three penalties and a conversion proving decisive. Each side scored two tries: Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan for Leinster, Adam Radwan and Ollie Hassell-Collins for Leicester. Billy Searle added a penalty and a conversion for the home side. Leinster suffered key losses with Tadhg Furlong withdrawn before kick-off and Jack Conan leaving to fail a head injury assessment; Jimmy O'Brien also exited with a leg problem. A disallowed try due to an offside run by Robbie Henshaw and a late melee marked a fractious match.
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