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Leinster up to Third After Bonus-Point Win Against Lions
Leinster scored five tries and climbed to third in the United Rugby Championship, keeping pressure on the top two before the final round.
On Saturday, Leinster defeated the Lions 31-7 at Aviva Stadium, climbing to third in the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point victory.
Jamie Osborne and Tom Clarkson scored early tries for the hosts, establishing a 14-7 halftime lead before Francke Horn crossed for the Lions.
Leinster ran in three tries during the final 10 minutes, with Hugo Keenan, Rieko Ioane, and Jimmy O'Brien crossing to secure the bonus point.
Head coach Leo Cullen's side must defeat the Ospreys next week to earn home advantage for the quarter-finals and beyond.
The victory marks a rebound for Leinster, who have won four of their last five matches despite periodic handling struggles that threatened their clinical attacking potential.