The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Lions at 1.40 — an implied 66% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Leinster: opened 1.34, closed 3.15 (29%)
• Lions: opened 3.50, closed 1.40 (66%)
• Draw: opened 22.00, closed 21.00 (4%)

Half-time: Lions 17 - 19 Leinster.

Leinster — recent form

• 2026-06-19Leinster 36-7 Bulls

Lions — recent form

• 2026-09-06Gwk Griquas 49-12 Lions
• 2026-08-28Lions 36-5 DHL Western Province
• 2026-08-25Lions 35-36 New Zealand
• 2026-08-21Natal Sharks 22-22 Lions
• 2026-08-14Lions 29-35 Boland Cavaliers