Gunners blown away but all to no avail

Edinburgh Gunners 8 Leinster 31

Sat, 27 May, 2006 - 01:00

Two tries from the Ireland centre inspired Leinster to the bonus point win they needed to keep alive their Celtic League title hopes.

But their efforts were all in vain as leaders Ulster earned the glory by beating the Ospreys in Wales.

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<p>Matt Fagerson (left) celebrates a try. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA</p>

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