Three converted tries for Leinster in the first half gives them the lead as the teams go in at the break.

The lion's share of the game has been played in Connacht's territory but the hosts battled their way back into the game with a spell of momentum resulting in a try of their own.

RG Snyman's try just before the break is a big blow to the hosts after a spirited first half performance against a robust Leinster defence.

With the wind on their backs in the second half, Connacht will look to find a way back into the game after the break.

With only two minutes remaining in the first half, Leinster launch another blue wave of attack in Connacht's half.

A couple of carries being them close to the line but can they make their territory count?

Sean O'Brien carries and Will Connors is pinged for an infringement at the ruck.

Connacht gathering momentum now as they kick the penalty into touch and have a lineout close to Leinster's line.

Finlay Bealham carries the ball over the halfway line as Connacht awarded penalty advantage.

Josh Ioane once again goes for touch but a strong wind keeps the ball in play and Leinster run it back.

Frustrating for the Connacht out-half.

Bundee Aki and Shayne Bolton combine well to give Connacht some momentum going forward and the hosts win a penalty.

Another kick for touch gives Connacht an attacking lineout in Leinster's half.

Connacht win a scrum penalty and Josh Ioane kicks for touch as the hosts finally venture into Leinster's half.

However, the ball is turned over and kicked back into Connacht's backfield.

Connacht carrying with aggression.

The hosts going through the phases now as they battle to get out of their own half.

Plenty of encouragement coming from the home crowd but a blue wall of defence is limiting any significant progress.

James Ryan's try has been ruled out.

An accidental offside, with the ball coming off number eight James Culhane before James Ryan gathered his charge down and crossed the try-line.

Connacht off the hook but struggling to gain any territory in the opening quarter.

A big moment for Connacht as they win a penalty for a ruck infringement and kick for touch in an attempt to clear their lines.

They win the lineout but an attempt to kick their way out of trouble has been charged down by James Ryan...

Connacht really struggling to get out of their half.

The blue wall of defence means that Connacht resort to the box-kick once again and Ben Murphy is disappointed with the distance on his kick.

The strong wind gives Leinster a lineout in the host's 22.

Bundee Aki takes a gamble and manages to snaffle the ball as it spills out of a ruck and Connacht manage to clear the ball with a box-kick from Ben Murphy.

However, there he doesn't get too much distance due to a strong wind and Leinster will attack with intent once again.

The Connacht scrum is under pressure and Ben Murphy struggles to get the ball away.

A wayward box-kick and a Connacht knock-on gives Leinster the scrum and the visitors will look to use this as a platform to launch an attack in Connacht's 22.

A moment of respite for both sides as RG Snyman receives treatment for an injury.

Strong start from Leinster.

A ruck infringement from Connacht gives the visitors a chance to kick into the corner and apply even more early pressure.

However, the throw is deemed not to be straight and the hosts are off the hook.

Scrum to Connacht.

Leinster have an attacking lineout on the five metre line and are now hammering the Connacht line.

Can they turn territory into points?

Connacht look to play in their 22 before launching the ball skywards and Leinster run it back with intent.

Jamie Osbourne makes a searing break and Leinster are now applying pressure in the host's 22.

Connacht win an early lineout close to their own line and Ben Murphy clears his lines with a box kick.