Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup semi-final – Blues rally at the Aviva Stadium

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Leinster go to the well once more in search of an end to their Champions Cup trophy famine when they take on Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium.

The Blues will be aiming to take the next step in their attempt for a fifth European triumph, with kick-off in the Dublin 4 venue at 5.30pm.

Northampton have the put in on halfway.

What a response from Northampton as James Ramm glides over for a huge try just as Leinster looked like they were turning the screw.

Leinster have it all to do again!

It’s a three-point game..

They get the maul going and up pops that red scrum cap again again with another huge try for Leinster.

Brilliant and it all came from Ryan Baird. What an impact!

That is massive from Ryan Baird and now Leinster have a lineout right on the Northampton line.

TRY!

Snyman knocks it on and Northampton will look to clear.

The captain is off and Ryan Baird is on.

Leinster are in the 22, can they get another one?

It’s over!

8 point lead for Northampton. 24 minutes to go.

Andrew Porter is penalised for hands on the ground.

Fin Smith will go for the posts to make it a two score game…

Right on the half-way line.

That is brilliant from Tommy O’Brien!

Kick and chase and he gets over the ball and wins a huge penalty for Leinster.

Here he is. Jordie Barrett is on and Leinster need him badly.

Can he be the difference?

Penalty goes Northampton’s way for obstruction. Chance missed.

A brilliant kick from Doris of all people gives Leinster a line-out in the 22.

Five points between the sides now..

That is MASSIVE!

A dummy tap and go as Josh van der Flier finds Caelan Doris the captain drives over the line and that is exactly the response Leinster wanted.

Game on!

A brilliant kick from James Lowe puts Northampton right on their own 5 metre line.

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