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Cardiff maintain winning streak, Leinster beaten
By Alex Fisher
Cardiff Blues made it five wins in a row in the Pro14 with a 35-17 victory over Ulster, keeping their late surge for the play-offs alive.
Tries from Jarrod Evans and Blaine Scully gave the Blues a 17-6 lead at half time, and they tore through Ulster in the second period to complete a bonus-point success.
Kristian Dacey and Dillon Lewis also crossed for the hosts as they secured a 10th success of the Pro14 campaign, the boot of Evans keeping the scoreboard ticking over.
The bonus point ensures they remain within five points of the Cheetahs in third place in Conference A with three rounds remaining.
Munster are a further six clear of the South African franchise after a hard-fought 19-7 win over defending champions Scarlets.
A physical encounter at Thomond Park saw James Hart, Robin Copeland and Alex Wootton all touch down for the hosts as they got back to winning ways after defeat to Edinburgh last time out.
Leinster's mini-wobble continues in Conference B as they failed to win for a second successive match, the Irish province beaten 32-18 by Ospreys.
A third win in a row for Ospreys came thanks to the boot of Wales fly-half Dan Biggar, the 28-year-old kicking 12 points around tries from Justin Tipuric, Tom Habberfield and a Dan Evans double.
There was a rare victory for Southern Kings in round 17, but they were unable to make it two out of two as they were edged out 36-35 by Benetton Treviso.
A captivating clash saw momentum swing one way and then the next as Kings tried in vain to get their noses in front after Treviso scored two tries in the first six minutes.
Tango Balekile's late trip to the sin bin did not help their cause, the South Africans coming up just short as Treviso clung on.
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wel the crusaders were beaten by a queensland reds side that hadnt beaten them at home since 1999 and queensland reds partied like it was 1999
Go to commentsThink it was a great defensive performance by Northampton. They didn't have stage fright in the first half, the Nienaber defense smothered them. They limited Leinster to 15-3 in the first half. It could have been over by then. A great try from Leinster in the start of the second half looked to have sealed it. But Byrne missed another conversion. Northampton started trying little kicks behind the Leinster wingers. Leinster messed one and Smith brilliantly made the conversion. Leinster decided to tighten the game after Byrne missed a straight forward penalty. A few errors got NH into the 22 and they scored and converted with a few minutes left. Another brilliant steal from Lawes saw NH have a final attack which was turned over by Conan. A classic semi final. World record attendance of 82,300. Leinsters 3 week preparation warranted for this one.
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