Leinster crush Connacht to reach European quarter-final
Leinster scored eight tries as they crushed Connacht 56-20 on Friday for a comfortable aggregate victory in the European Champions Cup round of 16.
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Leinster blow Connacht away at the Aviva Stadium to reach Champions Cup quarters
Leinster blew Connacht away with a 56-20 win at the Aviva Stadium – winning 82-41 on aggregate – to set up a likely Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final trip to Leicester Tigers.
Lowe lays waste to Connacht as Leinster let loose
The stage was set but Leinster had no intention of delivering any Good Friday derby drama.
Champions Cup: Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery and Simon Zebo back for Munster’s clash with Exeter Chiefs
The European Champions Cup returns this weekend with the second leg of the last-16 ties, including Ulsster’s clash with defending champions Toulouse at the Kingspan Stadium.
'It's very much game on' - Connacht and Leinster's Sportsground thriller sets up exciting second leg
The full time whistle brought with it strange scenes at the Sportsground last night.
Champions Cup preview: Where to watch the Irish provinces this weekend
While the format of the Champions Cup might have changed this year – with a two legged round of 16 stage – all four Irish provinces are in action this weekend.
Aki and Sexton return for Connacht v Leinster clash
Bundee Aki has been named in the Connacht team to face Leinster in tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup clash at the Sportsground (8pm).
Connacht leave it late to battle past Benetton in United Rugby Championship
Tietie Tuimauga rescued a vital win for Connacht after they looked to have thrown away victory against Benetton.