Madigan on the mark for five-try Leinster

Ian Madigan laid down a notable marker as Leinster kicked off their season with an impressive victory in the unfamiliar surroundings of Tallaght Stadium on Saturday evening.

Joe Schmidt’s Heineken Cup champions raced in for five tries to notch an impressive win and the Kiwi was delighted with the performances in front of a big crowd.

“I guess it was a little like Carlow last week when we had a super turnout. It gets players excited.”