No try bonus this time but Leinster make it six URC wins from six

Leinster made to work by Lions in valuable Aviva contest

Josh van der Flier of Leinster is tackled by Edwill van der Merwe and Erich Cronje of Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Emirates Lions at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

URC: Leinster 24 Emirates Lions 6

A funny thing happened in Ballsbridge on Saturday evening: something approaching a contest broke out. Leinster did look comfortable in the second-half, but this was still a ‘game’ in the very best sense of the word thanks to an impressive effort by the visitors.