Leinster survived a dramatic scare to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals, overcoming a spirited Edinburgh side with a 49-31 victory at the Aviva Stadium. The four-time European champions looked in control early on with Tommy O'Brien scoring twice in the opening minutes, before mistakes gifted Edinburgh a route back into the game. Despite their status as heavy favorites, Leinster faced their sternest test in recent meetings against the Scottish side.

The match turned into an end-to-end thriller with both teams trading tries. Edinburgh remarkably took the lead in the second half through Darcy Graham, but Leinster responded with two quick scores from Thomas Clarkson and Rieko Ioane to seal victory. The New Zealand international's solo effort provided the breathing space Cullen's side needed after a chaotic encounter that saw four tries in the final ten minutes of the first half alone.

The victory extends Leinster's remarkable record against Edinburgh in Dublin, having now won every meeting in the past 21 years. Their European campaign continues as they prepare for the semi-finals, where they will look to continue their pursuit of a fifth Champions Cup title.