Leinster stroll past Cardiff for happy homecoming
Champions Leinster score five tries to beat Cardiff in Dublin for their first win of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship campaign.
BBC Sport reports: Champions Leinster score five tries to beat Cardiff in Dublin for their first win of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship campaign.
This sports story centres on Ireland. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Cardiff, Champions Leinster and Dublin.
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