Leinster up and running with win over toothless Sharks

Leinster outgun plucky Sharks in URC encounter in Dublin

Leinster up and running with win over toothless Sharks

Leinster got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a routine 31-5 victory over Sharks at Aviva Stadium.

Plum: Massive job ahead of Sharks

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks will have to work hard to get their Vodacom URC campaign on track after a winless start continued with a 31-5 defeat to Leinster in Dublin. The Durbanites were outplayed by the defending champions on Saturday, leaking five tries to remain without a victory after three weeks on tour. After defeats to Glasgow and Leinster, and a draw with the Dragons, they return home 13th on the table with just two log points. …

Leinster enjoy Lions boost

■By KEVIN FALLON Leinster............31 Sharks................ 5 LEO Cullen said this was like starting the season all over again as the champions bounced back from their double loss in South Africa to see off the Sharks. “We had a few players back today and a few more will return next week so in a way it’s […] The post Leinster enjoy Lions boost appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Leinster v Sharks: Five takeaways as Harry Byrne inspires 'ominous' win with just 'one positive' for South African visitors

Following a 31-5 victory for Leinster over the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash, here's our five takeaways from the fixture in Dublin.