Do Leinster’s misfires matter so long as they’re winning?

Should we be overly concerned about dicey performances at this stage of the season?

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Leicester Tigers and Leinster Rugby during their Investec Champions Cup match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 12, 2025 in Leicester, England. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Leicester Tigers and Leinster Rugby during their Investec Champions Cup match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 12, 2025 in Leicester, England. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Leinster won on their travels but looked far from convincing against Leicester. Munster also flattered to deceive albeit they got a winning bonus point at home to Gloucester. Ulster rotated their side with one eye on an interpro against Leinster and lost in the dying embers against Cardiff while Connacht won easily against Black Lion of Georgia.

Should we be overly concerned about dicey performances at this stage of the season, or is winning all that matters this side of Christmas before the business end of the season?

Nathan Johns is joined by Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan to discuss.

Produced by John Casey.

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