Three tries and James Lowe grab the headlines as does the tricky end to the match for Leinster
Leinster Rugby
Caelan Doris foils Northampton and banishes Mayo curse in frantic end to Champions Cup semi-final
‘They certainly got 80 minutes of entertainment. Maybe a bit too much excitement at the end’
James Lowe scored a hat-trick of tries but it was no surprise that the Leinster scrum-half was awarded man of the match
Leinster fall over the line as they let things slip against Northampton after James Lowe’s hat-trick
Northampton roared back into the game in the second half in front of crowd of over 82,000 at Croke Park
Irish province through to the final after holding on in nervy victory at Croke Park
Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and James Lowe the standout players as Leinster make final
Leinster winger James Lowe determined to get back to another Champions Cup final and this time claim the coveted silverware as he targets Northampton at Croke Park
Champions Cup preview: Leinster must be hard-nosed, unrelenting and ruthless to ensure they prevail over a formidable Northampton side
Among the influences on Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton will be a unique factor: the venue
Leinster coming to Croke Park for an enormous rugby match is a great coup for the GAA - we should not be so po-faced and precious about it
Southside Dublin rail supporters will have to plan transport due to Dart line being closed
Leinster v Northampton: Leo Cullen makes two changes to his pack for Champions Cup semi-final showdown
Leinster’s rushing defence system will be tested on the vast expanses of Ireland’s historic stadium by a highly-skilled Northampton team
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