tom wood going very strong ... contending for mom already

HT here in Franklin's Gardens. The game has been entertaining in parts but there has been quite a lot of kicking, particularly from the home side. They will be happy to have held Leinster out for long periods with their strong, pressurised defence. Lets hope for a more open second forty minutes, with a few more scores, on this great night for European Rugby.

Sean O'Brien was almost in for a try after a sceptical kick ahead, but he is deemed to have knocked the ball on. Scrum to Saints

Adam Byrne goes on a rampaging run

Saints win the ball against the throw again

Just a minute left in the half now.

Again Wood makes a massive hit driving Leinster back. Saints turn the ball over and Foden clears to touch

Ross Byrne is hit hard by Luther Burrell

The ball pops out and Luke McGrath cleans it up

Leinster pick and go