Leinster 31-5 Sharks: URC holders score five tries to secure first win of season

Leinster: Osborne; J O’Brien, Henshaw, Frawley, Lowe; Byrne, Gunne: P McCarthy, Kelleher, Furlong, Deeny, Baird, Soroka, Van der Flier (capt), Deegan.

Replacements: G McCarthy, Boyle, Clarkson, Mangan, Culhane, McGrath, Cooney, Kenny.

Sin-bin: Boyle (74 mins)

Sharks: Van der Merwe; Hooker, Julius, Am, Mapimpi; Smith, Hendrikse; Matanzima, Mbatha, Dreyer, V Tshituka (capt), Orie, Buthelezi, E Tshituka, Hatton.

Replacements: Mbonambi, Bleuler, Koch, Hlekani, Mavesere, Braude, Masuku, Venter.

Referee: C Evans (WRU)