425 : Leinster v Harlequins wrap

Josh van der Flier of Leinster scores his side’s fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match between Leinster and Harlequins at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

🏉 Quins purple patch

🏉 Some Leinster tries

🏉 More tries

🏉 Even more tries

🏉 Shutout

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FULL TIME TAKES

David Ryle

I thought it was going to be a hard day at the office on the first 10 mins. I think the held up ball knocked the wind out of them.

Kevin Kelehan

Quins turned up, sadly only for 10 minutes, great to see JVdF back to his rampaging best, Ringrose lethal in defense and incisive in attack and Jordie Barrett’s team first and self second distribution showing why he was signed.

Chris McDonnell

As complete a performance as I have seen in ages.

Alan Murphy

Quins over 80 mins were never going to win that. Not taking the 6 points on offer for two kickable penalties in the first 10 mins was really naive. Aimless kicking to a Leinster back 3 was naive. Kicking all their restarts to the same space in the first half was naive. Very poor from a last 16 team. I hope they get rid of this round in future as very average teams are winning one game (Ulster) in 4 in the ‘group’ stages and making the knockouts. Others staggering in with 2 wins from 4. Go straight to the quarter finals in future.

Christy O’Connor

Dragons would’ve caused us more problems. I expect a much tougher game next week. I reckon Glasgow will beat Leicester and Glasgow will definitely give is a tough game

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8PM – ULSTER V RACING 92 – CHAMPIONS CUP – TNT SPORTS 3

9:15PM – MUNSTER V NEATH (HIGHLIGHTS 2003) – RUGBAÍ GOLD – TG4

9:30PM – RTÉ SPORTS AWARDS – RTÉ1

10PM – LIONS V NEWCASTLE (REPLAY) – CHALLENGE CUP – PREMIER SPORTS 1

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

1PM – EXETER V MUNSTER – CHAMPIONS CUP – ITV1, TNT SPORTS 1

1PM – MONTPELLIER V OSPREYS – CHALLENGE CUP – PREMIER SPORTS 2

3:15PM – HARLEQUINS V TOULOUSE – CHAMPIONS CUP – TNT SPORTS 1

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