Leinster edge brave Cardiff

26 September 2014Replacement Luke McGrath sniped through under the posts to ensure a five-point return for Matt O'Connor's men and rob Cardiff of their losing bonus point.

Rhys Ruddock's storming solo try had Leinster leading 13-9 at half-time, with Ian Madigan kicking eight points and Rhys Patchell contributing all nine for Cardiff.

Mick McGrath, who was playing All-Ireland League rugby with Clontarf last season, and man-of-the-match Gordon D'Arcy both touched down during a clinical five-minute spell after the break.

Converted efforts from Cory Allen and Sam Warburton put …