Leinster, Edinburgh and URC
Leinster hold off late Edinburgh surge to open URC campaign with win
New season, but a familiar result. Leinster have been stockpiling bonus-point wins in this competition for a long time and last night’s five-try victory against Edinburgh was no different. Their long-standing issue is converting all that regular season dominance into silverware after three seasons without a trophy.
Edinburgh Rugby haunted by same old failings as debutant kept quiet by Leinster in URC opener
New season but same old story for Edinburgh Rugby, who flattered to deceive on the opening night of the United Rugby Championship before going down 33-31 at Hive Stadium. There were some good moments from the home side who led early in each half, but every time they got their noses in front, they were hauled back by visitors who had more nous.
URC: Leinster beat Edinburgh by two points in season opener
Edinburgh finish with a flourish and earn a second bonus point, but it's Leinster who will be victorious. Ben Vellacott bursts through a hole and releases Matt Scott to score under the posts. Ben Healy's conversion sails through to finish the game and in the end, the gap between the sides is just two points. It's not happening for Edinburgh.
Leinster win in URC opener
Leinster are off to a winning start in this season's United Rugby Championship.Leo Cullen's side withstood a late Edinburgh surge to beat the hosts by 33
Leinster overcome stubborn Edinburgh to start URC season with bonus-point win
It was just as well for the Irish as they had Ross Byrne sin-binned before Matt Scott scored for Edinburgh in the last action of the match, with Healy converting, as they secured a losing bonus point.
Ruthless Leinster overcome injuries to beat Edinburgh
Edinburgh begin their URC season with a disappointing defeat at home to an understrength, but more ruthless, Leinster.
Leinster Rugby reaction to exciting URC opening night victory at Edinburgh
Jack Conan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Leo Cullen react to Leinster's two-point win away to Edinburgh as the URC kicks off in entertaining fashion
Leinster secure bonus-point win over Edinburgh in URC opener
Leinster 33. LEINESTER LAUNCHED THEIR bid to claim a first United Rugby Championship title since 2021 with a bonus-point victory over Edinburgh at Hive Stadium. Jamison Gibson-Par
Edinburgh v Leinster: Leo Cullen’s men get new URC campaign underway with victory in Scottish capital
I'm afraid that is all we have time for this evening! It was a pleasure to keep you up to date with all the action in the Scottish capital. In the end, Leinster hung on to take maximum points in their United Rugby Championship opener.
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