Leicester Tigers 15, Leinster 23

Jamison Gibson-Park celebrates with teammate Josh van der Flier (left) and Max Deegan after scoring Leinster's first try during the Champions Cup match against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Jamison Gibson-Park celebrates with teammate Josh van der Flier (left) and Max Deegan after scoring Leinster’s first try during the Champions Cup match against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Cian Tracey at Welford Road

Fri 12 Dec 2025 at 23:11

Leo Cullen has delivered some important half-time team talks during his ten years as Leinster head coach, and back at his old stomping ground, his players dug deep to overturn a 15-6 deficit.

By doing so, Leinster came through a tough test to ensure that they remain in control of their Champions Cup destiny before their remaining pool games against La Rochelle (home) and Bayonne (away) next month.