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Leinster v Ulster (17:00 GMT)
Live Reporting
Glenn Kelly
Final whistlepublished at 19:13 8 June
19:13 8 June
FT Leinster 43-20 Ulster
Leinster were ruthless in Dublin to see off Ulster's challenge and progress to the semi-finals.
We hope you enjoyed it but that's all from us for now.
Thanks for your company.
"Class to be heading to South Africa"published at 18:55 8 June
18:55 8 June
FT: Leinster 43-20 Ulster
MOTM Joe McCarthy speaks to Premier Sports after the final Whistle:
"Yeah, Ulster are a really tough side, Richie (Murphy) has taken them up a level, and they have some great young players, it wasn't easy" he said
"The first half was a bit scrappy but we improved our attack in the second half.
"It's class to be heading to South Africa next week. we will rest up and look forward to heading down there later in the week."
Full-timepublished at 18:49 8 June
18:49 8 June
FT:Leinster 43-20 Ulster
It's all over at the Aviva as Leinster march on to face the Bulls in Pretoria in next weekend's semi-final.
For Ulster it's the end of the road but some very positive signs on the pitch albeit they fell just a level short.
James Lowe's double is the highlight of the scorers.
Thoroughly entertaining game for the 19,000 in attendance.
Try Leinster 43-20 Ulsterpublished at 18:48 8 June
18:48 8 June
Mike Lowry (80 mins)
Ulster grab the last score of the game.
Nathan Doak with a cross-kick that Mike Lowry gathers on the right and outpaces Ciaran Frawley.
John Cooney misses with the conversion
Try Leinster 43-15 Ulsterpublished at 18:44 8 June
18:44 8 June
Ross Molony (76 mins)
Substitute Ross Molony puts the icing on the cake with a try four minutes from time.
An overthrow from a Leinster lineout five-metres out from the Ulster line, is caught by Sam Prendergast, and after a few rucks it's Molony who drives over from close range.
Prendergast adds the extras.
Postpublished at 18:42 8 June
18:42 8 June
Leinster 36-15 Ulster
Ulster understandably showing some tired legs as they chase Leinster attackers all across the pitch.
Substitute Sam Prendergast has had an impact since being brought on at fly-half for the Blues.
Postpublished at 18:38 8 June
18:38 8 June
Leinster 36-15 Ulster
A quick note that Will Addison leaves the field for the last time in an Ulster shirt.
His time has been somewhat blighted by injuries, but he has shown since Christmas what he can offer when he is fit and strong.
Should Ulster maybe have held on for another year?
Try Leinster 36-15 Ulsterpublished at 18:36 8 June
18:36 8 June
Josh Van Der Flier (68 mins)
Well surely that is it now...surely.
Ulster bravely hold Leinster at bay in the left-hand side of the 22. But there is a feeling of inevitability when the ball is spread left as the visitors run out of defenders and Josh Van Der Flier strides in to score.
Ross Byrne adds the extras.
Try Leinster 29-15 Ulsterpublished at 18:33 8 June
18:33 8 June
Stewart Moore (64 mins)
Would you believe it, Ulster hit right back!
A scramble for a loose ball on the ground leads to Ethan McIlroy burst down the left before smartly chipping over the top. Stewart Moore gathers and outpaces two Leinster defenders to score.
John Cooney scores the conversion and remarkably the visitors are not quite done.
Try Leinster 29-8 Ulsterpublished at 18:29 8 June
18:29 8 June
Jordan Larmour (62 mins)
After a passage of Ulster pressure, Leinster run riot back down the field, with some expert off-loading by the likes of Caelan Doris before the ball is eventually spread right to Jordan Larmour, and the winger makes no mistake to touch down.
Ross Byrne makes the conversion.
Lowe doubles up!published at 18:27 8 June
18:27 8 June
Leinster 22-8 Ulster
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 18:24 8 June
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Leinster 22-8 Ulster
Billy Burns leaves the field for possibly the last time in an Ulster shirt, before his move to Munster.
On comes Nathan Doak.
Postpublished at 18:23 8 June
18:23 8 June
Leinster 22-8 Ulster
Ulster sweep right then left and look to have worked an overlap but the pass to Stewart Moore is a little high and kills the momentum, leading to a knock-on and a Leinster scrum.
Postpublished at 18:20 8 June
18:20 8 June
Leinster 22-8 Ulster
Ulster looking threatening from near their own line, making Leinster think in defence.
'Great work by Ulster'published at 18:18 8 June
18:18 8 June
Leinster 22-8 Ulster
Ian Humphreys
Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys on BBC Radio FoyleGreat work by Ulster - this could be that little confidence boost to now really crack on.
Now if they start taking their chances they could be back in. Ulster will be delighted.
Postpublished at 18:18 8 June
18:18 8 June
Leinster 22-8 Ulster
Leinster almost hit back immediately!
Jordan Larmour with twinkling toes in the centre of the Ulster 22. Ross Byrne then kicks a grubber into the left-hand corner, but the ball evades both Ethan McIlroy and Jimmy O'Brien. Close escape for the men in white.
Try Leinster 22-8 Ulsterpublished at 18:13 8 June
18:13 8 June
Dave McCann (50 mins)
Ulster are thrown a lifeline!
Andrew Porter concedes a penalty on halfway that Billy Burns punts right into the Leinster corner.
The Ulster pack do some damage before John Cooney throws a superb reverse pass to Dave McCann on the left wing five-metres out, and he can trot over the line unopposed.
Cooney misses the conversion from out wide.
Postpublished at 18:12 8 June
18:12 8 June
Leinster 22-3 Ulster
A break in pay with Jacob Stockdale receiving treatment. He collided with teammate Stewart Moore and is led off the field with a bloody mouth.
Ethan McIlroy comes on to replace the big winger.
Try Leinster 22-3 Ulsterpublished at 18:08 8 June
18:08 8 June
James Lowe (46 mins)
It's a killer blow for Ulster and a piece of brilliance from James Lowe.
The winger manages to prevent a Ross Byrne cross-field kick going into touch with a controlled poke forward. He then chases it into goal and grounds for a superb try.
Ross Byrne hits the upright with the conversion.
Penalty Leinster 17-3 Ulsterpublished at 18:05 8 June
18:05 8 June
John Cooney (43 mins)
No mistake from John Cooney as Ulster hit the scoreboard.
