As it happened: Leinster ease to win over Ulster in Aviva showdown
Jamie Osborne of Leinster is tackled by John Cooney of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Leinster and Ulster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Leinster are back in URC action and face a derby clash against Ulster in the quarter-finals.
Brendan Graham brings you all the action from the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin with a 5.00pm kick-off.
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Richie Murphy: "I thought we done a good job in the first twenty and frustrated Leinster. Really proud of our lads, they left everything out there and their effort was huge.
"The lads are down but they've played against a really good team and they've made it difficult for them
"Over the last number of weeks the positive is where we have come to, the players taking ownership and driving training, huge credit has to go to them and we have a lot to build on"
"The lads are down but they've played against a really good team and they've made it difficult for them
"Over the last number of weeks the positive is where we have come to, the players taking ownership and driving training, huge credit has to go to them and we have a lot to build on"
Caolan Doris: " Any interpro never mind a knockout one is always tough. We felt being here in the Aviva was going to give us an extra edge but we were still expecting a tough game.
"It takes a few days to focus on it after our European defeat. The prospect of us winning silverware still at the end of the season is driving is. The prospect of playing the Bulls at altitude is challenging but we are looking forward to it."
"It takes a few days to focus on it after our European defeat. The prospect of us winning silverware still at the end of the season is driving is. The prospect of playing the Bulls at altitude is challenging but we are looking forward to it."
Man of the Match Joe McCarthy: "Ulster are a really tough side. Richie has done a great job and they really put it up to us, it wasn't easy.
"Our goal line defence was class, it wasn't perfect but we are happy to be in a semi final.
"It's a massive trip to South Africa but we look forward to it"
"Our goal line defence was class, it wasn't perfect but we are happy to be in a semi final.
"It's a massive trip to South Africa but we look forward to it"
Leinster will play their semi final against the Bulls next weekend in Pretoria
Cooney misses the conversion with the last kick in the game
Mike Lowry gets a consolation try for Ulster in the corner but it's Leinster's day
Joe McCarthy confirmed as Player of the Match this afternoon
Ross Molony bullies his way over and this is turning into a hiding for Ulster. Sam Prendergast kicks an easy conversion
Sam Prendergast and Max Deegan are into this game now as the clock ticks down for Leinster
The tries are raining in around D4! Leinster are over again and it's all too easy for the men in blue. Henshaw centrally involved again with a huge carry with Osborne keeping the momentum going before Van Der Flier goes over for an easy try.
Brilliant try from Ulster with Stewart Moore making the most of a perfect kick through the middle from McIlroy and this game is really opening up!
Ross Byrne gets the conversion
Leinster are over again in the corner. Joe McCarthy heavily involved in the build up with Doris, Ryan and Henshaw contributing as well before Jordan Larmour concludes the move with a try in the corner!
Just as we say it Ulster lose the ball and Leinster clear deep into the Ulster half with a booming kick from Henshaw.
