Leinster into quarter-final with Newcastle win

Newcastle 15 Leinster 17

Newcastle 15 Leinster 17

Leinster defeated Newcastle 17-15 in their re-arranged European Cup tie at Headingly tonight.

The recently crowned Celtic League champions progress to the knock-out quarter-final stages having gained maximum points to top Pool six.

Newcastle
Tries: May, Tuigamala
Cons: Wilkinson
Pens: Wilkinson

Leinster
Tries: Hickie, Willis
Cons: Spooner, O'Meara
Pens: O'Meara

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