Instant Highlights - Bristol Bears v Leinster Rugby Round 1 | Investec Champions Cup 2024/25

[@Natedawg38]

Having snyman and barrett come off the bench for an irish club is hilarious and insane.

[@ANON29421]

Think how munster feel 😂

[@easydifld]

Prendergast is a serious talent .

[@ColmOkeeffe-f8u]

Welcome jordie, a breath of fresh air and a great talent ,leinster are a great contender in this competition because of you, Welcome too lreland,,

[@nzhard1]

Please sign him long term he's overrated in NZ.

[@elsmid]

@@nzhard1 No thanks, good player but just back up.

[@rahimoneill7294]

Welcome *back* to Ireland...he lived here as a kid

[@darren1989]

Brilliant prendedgast. Great to see him and Crowley each week feeling they have to really impress for the national jersey . Can be only good foe the national team. We lost our goat 10 but who knows ,, maybe one of these mught ne a great

[@TomBrennan183]

They both played well this weekend. Hopefully their rivalry will bring the best out of both.

[@euanwalters8246]

RG Snyman gets overshadowed by Etzebeth but he is absolutely world class.

[@Camcolito]

Maybe in SA he gets overshadowed but I'd have RG on my team anytime before Etzebeth.

[@munawerhayat-naqvi7409]

Etzebeth is a complete second row, RG is a complete player And I’m a SAFFA. RG just doesn’t play the SA Brand of rugby… Put your head down and get into contact type of rugby.

[@Kalion-ln7ek]

I've always thought RG Snyman was a freak. We got robbed of a few years of his career with injuries but he is a complete player. Just as strong and physical as Etzebeth but with amazing passing skills and for a big guy he can shift too.

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@munawerhayat-naqvi7409 it’s suprising that he’s got the running and passing skills to set up tries

[@liamwilliams6651]

​@@munawerhayat-naqvi7409I think RG would be held in much higher regard if it weren't for all the injuries.

[@migyman321]

Leinster has an insane squad

[@FreePalestine-q1s]

Insane

[@DM-rp9ik]

And half the squads not even playing

[@WayneMorgan-u9p]

As a neutral, that was some performance by Leinster. Would willingly pay to watch rugby of that calibre. Unfortunately, being Welsh there's no rugby quality available that would warrant me spending my money on. Enjoy Leinster supporters, you lucky people.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Don't agree fair play to ospreys done a number on lions. Saffies thought they would destroy welsh side.really ospreys are up and coming side.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

I'm an aussie love my munster cousins. But you and I know munster and leinster worked hard for many years..opspreys fair play remind are tough side.so never underestimate the welsh. Fairplay.

[@FreePalestine-q1s]

The only way is up m8 ye will get there 👍 Growing pains...

[@DM-rp9ik]

Ah 20 good minutes the rest was patchy enough

[@easydifld]

It's not too bad . Ospreys destroyed the Lions, and they were talking themselves up big time as a team. Be good to see the Welsh sides competitive

[@Bonolo-t1n]

Big win for Leinster to start off and bonus points secured away to a good Premiership team .Nicely done from them .

[@Corrie-fs5wp]

Leinster scored a try with only 13 men on the pitch. That's impressive even with a little luck

[@meEllson]

Ireland with a sprinkling of WC winners from SA & NZ don’t really need 15. Not really impressive

[@brendanmolloy572]

Neither were on the pitch when down to 13??

[@easydifld]

Ya expected Bristol to capitalise with 2 extra, but that try was a huge sucker punch for them to concede On another note. Joe McCarthy is outstanding again. Some talent

[@Camcolito]

@@brendanmolloy572 Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story, it was a combined Ireland, Boks, and ABs team against poor old Bristol 😂

[@jbask7124]

They did score a try when it was 15 players to Bristol and 13 for Leinster though

[@inBODwetrust13]

Brousset did his best but against all odds an actual game of rugby did occasionally emerge from his abysmal attempt at refereeing.

[@denisoconnell1895]

My god he was shocking.. like a lost child at times. He should never again see a pitch on a champions cup day

[@chrismoyse3529]

Based on these highlights, first 25 must have been mind numbing

[@iainpattison903]

Excellent Leinster.

[@quietenglishman4179]

Bristol are one of the best teams in the league... then this happens. Irish rugby is wonderful at the moment.

[@silentfrog]

That's what happens when you have triple the budget and no salary cap

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Listen bristol are good side.might still get to final.very early still

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Silent frog do you know how leinster began all those years ago. You reap what you so kid.😂😂😂😂 look up history of club kid.they produced own money kid.

[@silentfrog]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 not if we also want to win the Premiership. English teams just don't have the depth (because of the salary cap) to compete across multiple competitions, at least without a lot of luck when it comes to avoiding injuries.

[@ANON29421]

Probably the best we've seen from prendergast looked really good

[@ilyseeps]

Beautiful rugby from leinster

[@CraighJonas]

Having Barrett and Snyman is your team is like unlocking secret characters in a game.

[@MattRose-f2n]

Prendergast looked a bit ridged and predictable in the first half, but as soon as he started to relax, Leinster just took off; especially when Jordie and RG came on, the gaps started opening up!

[@diegopillinini]

Congratulazioni

[@Camcolito]

Grazie!

[@cjmc123]

Man, that cheered me up. Great trys.

[@alexiustroskie9754]

Safe here, This Leinster team could play international rugby. The Irish deliver some really good players.

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@alexiustroskie9754 well it is made up of 90% of the worlds best team plus Snyman

[@Camcolito]

Prendergast needs to keep being a running threat and mix in more runs to his general play just as today. He's not actually as slow as he looks. If he gets the balance right he'll be dangerous. Can't just sit back and pass and kick all the time as is his natural tendency.

[@bogbay]

You obviously didn't watch him for the U20s and the handful of senior games he's had so far. Has the full ticket. First instinct is to attack. Ludicrous to judge anyone so young like this. You've barely seen him play

[@Camcolito]

@@bogbay Jesus relax, I'm pointing out he needs to keep a running threat.

[@joebateson1081]

Yeah, let’s judge Sprenderfast after the Lions Tour!

[@jmo8934]

True. I saw him run almost the entire length of the filed against Scotland in a WC U18 game a few years ago. He can move when he wants to which is great as it keeps teams guessing.

[@dgoodall]

He looked fast to me!

[@jamiefarris3113]

That defence was a bout as good as englands

[@sbfc-hh2jt]

Jordie Barrett is a tactical rather than a strategic signing, to add that final 1% to Leinster's level. He won't be in it for the long haul, but we won't care, just as long as he helps us win the elusive 5th European Cup.

[@redmondo42]

PrenderCLASS

[@Stephendenham]

PrenderGRAND

[@conormarren]

you might have coined a nickname there!

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

PrenderGREAT

[@Camcolito]

PrenderPRETTYGOOD

[@mattcossey2]

😂 google had a translate option for your comment. Turns out PrenderClass is a real word

[@williammorrissey1545]

Barrier and snyman can make difference

[@MrKelso85]

Wow Bristol have been on fire I’m shocked by this nullification

[@DM-rp9ik]

Surly not I'm shocked they scored against Leinster...twice

[@MrKelso85]

@ i know the strength of Leicester but truly I’ve been to watch Bristol and it’s some of the best rugby I’ve EVER seen

[@TomBrennan183]

As a Munster fan I think if Barrett stays fit Leinster will win easily win the champions Cup

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Barrett ringrose fact is very unlucky not to win last two finals. People forget as saffies.ķnow èven to get to champion cup final is an achievement. I'm munster fan it been a while since we won heineken cup.😂😂😂😂😂

[@xlide31]

lmfao 🤣🤣🤣

[@hanoitripper1809]

0:55 the sam whitelock special from the 2015 cup final on drew Mitchell

[@Kalion-ln7ek]

I remember that, I also remember Sam Whitelock winning a few oscars for "obstruction" penalties. 2019 WC semi final vs England is the most recent.

[@hanoitripper1809]

he was the master cheat with read and mccheat

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Sam sheep shagger whitlock 😂😂😂😂

[@tomgreene1843]

Barrett, Snyman, Doris ...not a bad bomb squad to have ...?

[@FJM992]

Ref was an absolute clown. Imagine not giving a yellow card for a trip because you have already given one for the same offence. One of many idiotic calls from him.

[@SupaSeb09]

As a Bears fan, we were absolutely awful and lacked any real cohesion or flow that we are known for. With AJ going off so early I think the writing was on the wall. With that being said, 3 Leinster trips and only one yellow card - Ref bottled it not sure whether it would've made any difference though as we played so poorly. Doesn't get any easier from here either haha, well played Leinster.

[@fposhaughnessy]

PrenderGas!

[@PhysicalEducationPod]

Snyman breezing into the back field and distributing like he's playing at 12...except he's a 20st+ giant...

[@moharidris226]

0:30

[@mclovan93]

Hell of a player by the looks of it but would love to nail Prendergast.

[@carpusbarsum]

Some embarassing defense from Bristol but Leinster look hot.

[@Robbbsman]

Jordie🎉

[@irelandontop4267]

Irish rugby has a bright future and I’m confident it will only get brighter 😁🥹

[@cathalsheehan9596]

That’s why Prendergast is the Lions starting 10 in waiting!

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

Too early

[@FreePalestine-q1s]

After that performance I would have to agree....to the manor born. This hopefully will bring the best out of Crowly so should be gr8 for international team😊

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@cathalsheehan9596 Oz will win if he’s the 10

[@DM-rp9ik]

​@hanoitripper1809 na he's to good

[@hanoitripper1809]

fin or faz will be 10

[@yvanlafleur3213]

Leinster

[@tvpc3194]

why is there a leinster fan in commentary ?

[@terrybrady392]

Why not?

[@Dreyno]

He does a lot of commentary for the channel. Do you object to Nick Mullins commentating on England games? How about Austin Healy at Leicester games? Ugo Monye doing Quins games? Or is your criticism more specific?

[@cragdoo71]

Can someone explain to me why with all the attention on contact above shoulder height, that choke tackles are still legal?

[@andyrooiam]

You they aren't literally choking the player, right?

[@Dreyno]

Because you don’t understand what a choke tackle is? I mean, that’s a silly question.

[@FreePalestine-q1s]

👀

[@wesleyjazz87]

Snyman is pronounced "snay-mahn"

[@Newlithics]

Bears look a bit different without radradra and piutau

[@ChrisJeffery-to9sh]

We've been doing great in the Prem, but this result certainly puts us in our place! So much talent in Ireland. I also think Bris are like Bazball in cricket: beautiful and exciting when it works and a complete embarrassment when it doesn't, as here. Who do Leinster stress about in the later stages - just 2/3 of the French teams?

[@Newlithics]

@ChrisJeffery-to9sh that is true .. I forget you aren't really playing a club, you're just playing Ireland, with the addition of a double world cup winning springbok, and a world cup winning all black 😅

[@arontreharne7985]

Prendergas

[@spearsgears]

And all the Munster fans that were saying Prendergast is too slow and not a line threat LOL

[@101MIGHTYJOE]

Mate just enjoy the rugby rather than acting like a dope. I know loads of munster fans and they never mentioned his pace as an issue

[@sambingham1196]

You're literally trying to stir up nonsense. No one said that. Don't be a saddo.

[@Corrie-fs5wp]

Why would a New Zealander be telling us what Munster supporters like me think.😉 He is far from slow and top class.

[@spearsgears]

@101MIGHTYJOE tRiGgGgGgGered mighty Munster man. You squint-eyed southerners were all spamming the internet last week saying Prendergast is too slow because your precious Crowley was rotated. Suck down your beamish and watch Prendergast rise, culchie.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

I'm an aussie and this is ridiculous a kiwi sheep rider telling how munster fans feel😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 go back to sheep kid.

[@brookeanderson9262]

Softer rugby physically than what Jordie will be used to in Super Rugby NZ comp

[@anthonyslawski6636]

Utterly incorrect, there is not a single SH club side with a pack as big as LAR or Tolouse. Nevermind the double world champs SA having their teams in the URC

[@DM-rp9ik]

Probably, it's Bristol bears

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

😂 typical kiwi brain deadwood comment

[@pixelpotato4874]

Ireland should naturalise this whole Team😂😂😂

[@dazeng4633]

Did Bristol think tackling was optional or something? Pathetic

[@ericdavison6186]

That winger who Jvdf trampled over,,he hung on to is ankles tho! The lienster precision undid bears structure , hot knives through butter eh?

[@declanosullivan2554]

Appalling referee

[@StopTheRot]

That second yellow seemed lucky to me. Clear try and very cynical.

[@GaleRuis]

Sad to see football marks on the ground 😢

[@RoyJones.]

Ireland+AB+SA vs Bristol😂

[@Dreyno]

Apart from Henshaw, every Leinster player that plays for Ireland was a Leinster player first. They make them, they don’t sign them.

[@DM-rp9ik]

What's funniest is its more Ireland B no Furlong Sheehan Baird Lowe Osborne Connors Healy or Keenan. And most of the actual Ireland players came of the bench in the last 30

[@ralphcunningham559]

​That's clearly not true, is it? What are overseas players if they aren't signings?​@@Dreyno

[@Dreyno]

@@ralphcunningham559 The vast bulk of the squad are homegrown. Leinster have 5 overseas players in their squad. Bristol have 13.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

The head on you kid.you don't know where your from kid.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@conneltheunissen2997]

Rassie Rassie is in the French coaches mind

[@neilcarpenter2669]

There needs to be a Salary cap for all teams competing in European competitions this isn't about one team or country this should apply to everyone.

[@jbask7124]

@@neilcarpenter2669 they should bring this into champions league and premier league as well

[@alwinholdenbobbett1049]

Irish and French rugby have a successful enough league to pay there players properly. They shouldn't be punished by English incompetence.

[@Camcolito]

Boohoo salary cap because we're broke 😂

[@Dreyno]

Funny. When English teams were beating Irish teams we were told to suck it up. The super competitive Premiership was why we couldn’t compete. Now it’s “Wah. Salary cap. Not fair.” The Premiership already destroyed the original competition to tilt it in its favour.

[@jmo8934]

So everybody has to conform with what English rugby does?

[@thewhitedoncheadle8345]

ffs the over dramatic mick commentator🤮

[@WayneMorgan-u9p]

About time rugby adapted a completely neutral commentary team at all premier league and international matches. Every country has its bias pundits and commentators and they manage to spoil the enjoyment when watching the match. Even more so when your watching a match as a neutral supporter.

[@ericdavison6186]

Yes. Yet being inclusive seems not the vibe nowadays. The camera director is obviously blind. RG on a rampage heading for carnage, and it zooms out 😢

[@macmoan]

mick? really

[@YoungLion1988]

Salty brit 😂

[@jmo8934]

Stick it up your hole limey.

[@terrybrady392]

Some right sad moaners on this page...😢😢