Leinster up and running

Leinster 35 Neath-Swansea Ospreys 21

It was a case of relief all round for Leinster supporters after this depleted squad lost their two league openers, and while attendance (about 2,500) was well down on recent games there was, eventually, plenty to shout about.

The biggest cheer of the evening was reserved for Christian Warner who broke up a Welsh assault in the dying seconds and sped the whole length of the pitch, hugging the touchline, for the final score of the game although, at that late stage, Leinster had done enough to emerge worthy winners of an absorbing contest.