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Leinster Triumphs 49-31 Over Edinburgh, Advances in Champions Cup
4/6/2026
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- Leinster defeated Edinburgh 49-31 in the Champions Cup round of 16 at Aviva Stadium, advancing to face Sale Sharks in the quarter-finals.
- Edinburgh briefly led in the second half, despite Leinster's strong start.
- Edinburgh's Ross Thompson scored two tries.
- Leinster's Tommy O'Brien scored twice.
- Edinburgh sit 13th in the URC, and their season remains in balance.
