Ulster and Leinster played out a thrilling tie on the opening day of the Interprovincial Championship at Lee Valley yesterday while defending champions Munster survived a few anxious moments in mid-afternoon to emerge 7 ½-3 ½ winners over Connacht.

Dunmurry member Darren Crowe, who was given his first Irish senior cap this week, is included in the Ulster Youths' team for the interprovincial championship at Athenry on September 25 to 27.