Kurt McQuilkin: Ulster hot favourites for Pro12 semi-final

Leinster defence coach Kurt McQuilkin insists Ulster are the “screaming-hot favourites” coming into Friday’s sell-out Guinness Pro12 semi-final at the RDS.

As one of the most compelling domestic seasons draws to a close, every ticket for this weekend’s play-off matches in Dublin and Galway, where Connacht host Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, has been snapped up.

After installing an extra 700 seats at the RDS, the capacity of Leinster’s Dublin 4 home has been boosted to 19,100 as the hosts aim to continue their dominance over Ulster in knockout rugby.