WATCH: Leo Cullen gets winning home start

Leinster 23 Cardiff Blues 15: It proved a successful competitive home debut for Leo Cullen at the RDS on Saturday evening, as Leinster held off a game display from Cardiff Blues to secure their first win of the Guinness Pro12 season.

Sublime place-kicking from out-half Rhys Patchell kept Cardiff in contention for much of the contest, and the hosts required a late penalty try before they eventually secured a morale-boosting triumph.

Cardiff registered an impressive 11 tries in their opening round win against Zebre, and when you consider that the Leinster line remained unbreached for the duration of the action, Cullen praised defensive coach Kurt McQuilkin for his efforts.