Joey Carbery scored twenty points for Leinster as they defeated Connacht by fifty points to five in a United Rugby Championship fixture held at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway.

Carbery, who returned to the Irish province eight years after his initial departure, was central to the seven-try performance that secured the win for his side.

Dave Heffernan scored the only point for Connacht when he crossed in the twenty-eighth minute, marking the final scoreline for Stuart Lancaster's team.

Gus McCarthy and Jordan Larmour both contributed tries for Leinster early in the contest before Larmour set up Ciaran Lawlor for his first attempt on the scoreboard.

Carbery added a third conversion to ensure Leinster led by twenty-one points to five at half-time following the penalty kick he had taken earlier in the match.

Max Deegan crossed shortly after Carbery's penalty, and the former Munster and Bordeaux fly-half subsequently scored his own try just past the hour mark.

Ciaran Mangan produced the sixth try for Leinster while Fintan Gunne completed the rout by crossing with three minutes remaining on the clock.

Carbery's conversion following Gunne's score brought his individual match total to twenty points, making him a key figure in the victory.

Leinster moved up to third position in the United Rugby Championship table after this significant result, whereas Connacht remained in eighth place.

Connacht's nearest challengers for the final play-off spot have one more game available than their opponents following this match.

Leo Cullen's side started strongly despite not having their Ireland internationals available ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.

The full Leinster squad included Lawlor, Kenny, Fahy, Tector, Larmour, Carbery, Gunne, Usanov, McCarthy, N Smyth, Deeny, Spicer, Deegan, Penny, and Culhane.

Connacht's lineup featured Ioane, Bolton, Devine, Forde, Ryan, Naughton, Blade, van Wyk, Heffernan, Bealham, Murphy, O'Connor, O'Brien, Connors, and Boyle.

Replacements for Leinster included Victory, Cahir, Barrett, Murray, Hurley-Langton, Reilly, Treacy, and Gilbert.

The match concluded with a decisive margin that reinforced Leinster's standing in the league hierarchy.

Carbery's return to the fold has proven impactful as he continues to deliver high-scoring performances for his club.

Leinster's management will now focus on maintaining their momentum as they prepare for subsequent fixtures in the domestic competition.