Leinster find the spirit of old and romp to decider

Leinster 30 Ulster 18: Leinster have had their critics during a season which saw any bid for European honours ended as soon as it had begun, but they delivered a season’s best to claim a berth in next weekend’s Guinness PRO12 final in Edinburgh.
Leinster find the spirit of old and romp to decider

They did it against an Ulster side that brought form, confidence and a settled side to the RDS and yet the visitors still found themselves outdone by their neighbours in a league knockout game at this ground for the fourth time in six seasons.

The Dublin side now stands just eighty minutes away from what would be a third league title in four years and a first trophy for coach Leo Cullen in his rookie season. Ulster, without silverware since their Celtic League success in 2006, remain ever the bridesmaids of Irish rugby.

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