Leinster apologise for playing 'Up the Ra' song at RDS  

The song was played while the Leinster players were completing a lap of honour following the 41-12 win over Connacht
LAP OF HONOUR: Leinster players, from left, Andrew Porter, Josh van der Flier and Michael Milne after their side's victory in the United Rugby Championship between Leinster and Connacht at RDS Arena in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

LAP OF HONOUR: Leinster players, from left, Andrew Porter, Josh van der Flier and Michael Milne after their side's victory in the United Rugby Championship between Leinster and Connacht at RDS Arena in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Leinster Rugby have issued an apology after the controversial Wolfe Tones song, Celtic Symphony, was played over the public address system following Sunday night's win over Connacht at the RDS.

The song was played while the Leinster players were completing a lap of honour following the 41-12 win in the United Rugby Championship.

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