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Leinster christen new home in some style as Clermont away day looms

Mindful of facing a Clermont side who will have played six games when they meet in the Stade Marcel Michelin next Saturday, Cullen gave his returning frontliners long shifts in URC win

HOME COMFORTS: Leinster's Jamie Osborne scores his side’s fifth try in their win over Cardiff at the newly recast Laya Arena (formerly RDS) in Dublin. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 - 14:18

Gerry Thornley, Laya Arena

United Rugby Championship: Leinster 29 Cardiff 5

THE Laya Arena looked resplendent and there was enough in a satisfactory bonus point win at their refurbished home to send the 20,035 crowd into the night contentedly.

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