Leinster chase the one that got away

Departing coach Joe Schmidt hopes to sign off by ending losing streak in RaboDirect Pro12 deciders

The Celtic League has always suffered from the perception that it is a distant second-best to a Heineken Cup, but emotions are sure to run high at the RDS this evening regardless of the result once Leinster and Ulster are done with each other in the RaboDirect Pro12 final.

The tragic loss of 22-year-old Nevin Spence last September has echoed through the northern province’s season and should they claim a first trophy in seven years it would be a fitting tribute to their lost friend and colleague whose initials are stitched onto each jersey worn by Ulster this season.