Leinster building through the phases

Leinster keep it tight around 10m out

van der Flier charges deep into the 22

Big scrum from Leinster and they win the penalty, Sexton sets up an attacking lineout

Scrum unsteady so it will be reset

Sexton gets the match underway for Leinster and it has not gone 10m, back for a Dragons scrum on halfway

Leinster will begin their quest for a fourth successive Pro14 title as they clash with the Dragons in the opening round. Leinster are coming off a perfect albeit shortened season as they went unbeaten to claim a seventh Pro14 crown, while the Dragons will look to improve upon their fifth placed Conference finish last season. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the match with live updates and running commentary.