Cardiff Edge Leinster to Boost Play-off Hopes

The Blue and Blacks climbed to third in the United Rugby Championship table with their first win over the Irish province since January 2022. Aled Davies' try and Callum Sheedy's penalty gave Cardiff an 8-0 lead before Luke McGrath's converted try for Leinster set up a tense finale.

Cardiff had to withstand pressure after Jacob Beetham's yellow card but held on to strengthen their play-off credentials. The victory leaves Cardiff level on points with second-placed Leinster while maintaining a 15-point buffer over teams chasing top-eight spots.