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Leinster crush Ospreys 68-14, McCarthy hat-trick lights up URC finale

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Leinster battered Ospreys 68-14 at the Aviva Stadium, scoring 10 tries in a performance that doubled as the ideal warm-up for next week's Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles. Joe McCarthy produced a hat-trick while Jordan Larmour crossed twice as Leo Cullen's side dismantled their Welsh opponents with Harry Byrne converting all four first-half tries.

The Irish province secured second place in the URC table, guaranteeing a potential home semi-final should they advance through the knockout stage. Four tries arrived before halftime, with McCarthy's early effort followed by Max Deegan, Josh van der Flier, and Jimmy O'Brien all touching down. Ospreys managed just one reply through Huw Sutton before the break.

Leinster's dominance continued with Garry Ringrose, Larmour, McCarthy again, and James Lowe all scoring in the second half. Edwards crossed late for Ospreys, but the contest was never competitive. Leinster head into their Champions Cup final with scorching momentum and devastating attacking firepower.