Munster authors of their own downfall as Leo Cullen eyes the double

Leinster 16 Munster 15: Leo Cullen’s relief was tangible as he assessed this narrow Guinness PRO14 semi-final victory over Munster.

The Leinster head coach had seen his Champions Cup winners stretched to the limit by their arch enemies in Saturday’s pulsating encounter at the RDS and just about come out on the right side of the contest.

Hanging onto their one-point lead at the final whistle allows Leinster to keep alive hopes of a first European- Celtic League double, with the PRO14 final on Saturday against defending champions Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium.