Leo Cullen: Provincial rugby is alive and well

Leinster boss Leo Cullen said his side "dug in defensively" as they edged a physical interprovincial derby against Connacht to extend their winning start to the season.

Having run in eight tries against the Sharks last Saturday, Leinster had to settle for just the one in a wet and windswept Galway as Cormac Foley’s early try put them on course for a fifth successive victory.

As the weather deteriorated, so did both teams’ attacking game. Having struck early off a driving maul, Leinster were then frustrated by some staunch Connacht defending, as well as some poor handling errors and decision-making.

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