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No team in Europe has beaten Leinster this season| Leinster (19) 38 |
| Tries: Deegan, McGrath 2, Deeny, O'Reilly Cons: Byrne 3, Tector |
| Cardiff (0) 14 |
| Tries: Thornton, Dacey Cons: Evans 2 |
Leinster remain unbeaten in the league and Europe this season after a bonus-point victory over Cardiff.
Despite missing their international stars, the hosts were relentless from start to finish, with Luke McGrath running in two tries.
There were also scores for Max Deegan, Brian Deeny, Max O'Reilly and Liam Turner.
Rory Thornton crossed on his 100th Cardiff appearance, with Kristian Dacey also on the scoresheet.
Cardiff had celebrated a dramatic comeback victory over the Irish province almost a year ago, but lightning did not strike twice as Dai Young's side were well beaten in Dublin.
Leinster are now undefeated in all 17 of their United Rugby Championship games this season and top the table, while Cardiff are 10th having lost four of their last five.
Leinster: Chris Cosgrave; Max O'Reilly, Liam Turner, Ben Brownlee, Dave Kearney; Harry Byrne, Luke McGrath; Michael Milne, John McKee, Michael Ala'alatoa, Ross Molony, Brian Deeny, Rhys Ruddock (capt), Scott Penny, Max Deegan
Replacements: Tadgh McElroy, Marcus Hanan, Thomas Clarkson, James Culhane, Will Connors, Nick McCarthy, Charlie Tector, Aitzol King.
Cardiff: Rhys Priestland; Owen Lane, Rey Lee-Lo, Ben Thomas, Jason Harries; Jarrod Evans, Lloyd Williams; Brad Thyer, Kirby Myhill, Keiron Assiratti, Lopeti Timani, Seb Davies, Josh Turnbull (capt), James Botham, James Ratti
Replacements: Kristian Dacey, Corey Domachowski, Will Davies-King, Rory Thornton, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Ellis Bevan, Aled Summerhill, Matthew Morgan
Match officials
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant: Joy Neville (Ireland) & Andrew Fogarty (Ireland)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)
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