Leinster tame the Tigers at Welford Road

Leinster ground out a 23-14 away win over the Leicester Tigers in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.

Leinster started fast, kicking an early penalty before running in two quick tries to race into a 17-0 lead midway through the first half.

Leinster added another penalty just before halftime to take a commanding 20-0 lead into the break.

Leicester got on the board with a try six minutes into the second half and began to pile on the pressure in an effort to get back into the match.

Leinster weathered the storm and slotted a penalty after 66 minutes to make it 23-7.

Leicester would run in a late consolation score as Leinster advanced to the Champions Cup semi-finals where they will square off with Toulouse.