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.

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.