Summary

  • Challenge Cup result: Northampton Saints 27-35 Ulster

  • Leinster win 34-22 to knock out Champions Cup holders Exeter Chiefs

  • Challenge Cup result: Leicester Tigers 39-15 Newcastle Falcons

Live Reporting

Mantej Mann

  1. Ulster win at Saints to reach last four

    Ulster are rewarded for their patience as they win at Northampton to reach the European Challenge Cup semi-finals.

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  2. You can hear live commentary of the Challenge Cup quarter-final between Northampton Saints and Ulster at the top of this page.

    For the Exeter v Leinster match report, click here.

  3. 'We went off script at times'

    FT: Exeter 22-34 Leinster

    Speaking to BT Sport, Exeter head coach Rob Baxter said: "We are disappointed. The game slipped away from us at times, and it wasn't one big period. We just went off script at times and each time it hurt us.

    "That is why we have to learn from games like today if we want to be a good side consistently in Europe. The changing room is quiet but there is another trophy to be won so we have to move on.

    "We went into meltdown mode too early, the scoreboard wasn't as bad as the players thought it was, and we just needed to squeeze a score.

    "We started well but then we got turned over at times and that is what the pressure of a good side like Leinster can do."

  4. 'International standard'

    FT: Exeter 22-34 Leinster

    Speaking to BT Sport, Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw said: "We knew from the start of the week it would take a massive squad effort coming to the champions' patch and taking them on up front.

    "Exeter showed their class in the first 10 minutes so we knew it was going to take a valiant effort. It was up there with the toughest games we have played all season. It was up there with international standard.

    "They tested our defence and fair play to our front five, who fronted up. All of the teams are all top class and we know we have to back that performance up if we are to get to the final."

    On a potential Lions call up: "I'm just happy to be playing rugby and be injury free. I'm enjoying my rugby and we miss the fans, so hopefully they get back sooner rather than later."

  5. Full-time - Exeter 22-34 Leinster

    Four-time Champions Cup winners Leinster have beaten Exeter at Sandy Park.

    The Irish side go through to the semi-final.

  6. No try - Exeter 22-34 Leinster

    The try does not stand because of a tackle off the ball, but the clock is in the red and Leinster are going through.

  7. try

    Try - Exeter 22-39 Leinster

    Rory O'Loughlin

    Joe Simmonds throws a loose pass and Rory O'Loughlin picks up to run clear and score under the posts.

    But will it stand?

  8. Penalty - Exeter 22-34 Leinster

    Ross Byrne

    Ross Byrne kicks the subsequent penalty and Leinster are seconds away from the semi-final.

  9. Exeter 22-31 Leinster

    Leinster win the penalty at the scrum and the rest of the pack show their appreciation to the front row.

    That could be that.

  10. Exeter 22-31 Leinster

    Exeter are in at the side and Ross Byrne kicks to touch inside the Chiefs' half.

    The ball is at the wrong end of the field for the hosts now.

  11. Exeter 22-31 Leinster

    Jack Conan picks up from the base of the scrum as Leinster try to clear their lines from deep inside their own territory.

    The ball is recycled to James Lowe, but the wing can only find touch just outside his own 22.

    Exeter will have another chance.

  12. Exeter 22-31 Leinster

    Exeter roll through the phases close to the Leinster line, but the blue wall stands firm.

    The Chiefs are penalised for obstruction from five yards out.

  13. Penalty - Exeter 22-31 Leinster

    Ross Byrne

    Ross Byrne extends Leinster's lead to beyond a converted try.

    Just under 15 minutes to play...

  14. Replacement

    Exeter 22-28 Leinster

    Luke Cowan-Dickie is replaced by Jack Yeandle for Exeter.

  15. try

    Try - Exeter 22-28 Leinster

    Jordan Larmour

    Jordan Larmour has the upper-body strength to extend Leinster's lead.

    The visitors move the ball wide and Larmour beats Stuart Hogg before riding the tackle from Joe Simmonds and grounding the ball.

    Ross Byrne misses the conversion.

  16. Exeter 22-23 Leinster

    Has Tom O'Flaherty got away with one?

    He stops Hugo Keenan in the tackle with his arms outstretched, but the Leinster full-back manages to get the ball away and it makes contact with O'Flaherty's hand.

  17. Penalty - Exeter 22-23 Leinster

    Ross Byrne

    Leinster hit back through a Ross Byrne penalty. The visitors lead by a point.

  18. Penalty - Exeter 22-20 Leinster

    Joe Simmonds

    Exeter are back in front as Joe Simmonds kicks the penalty.

  19. try

    Try - Exeter 19-20 Leinster

    Dave Ewers

    Within two minutes of the restart, Exeter are back within a point.

    The line-out is collected and Dave Ewers is the beneficiary at the back of the driving maul.

    Joe Simmonds misses the conversion.

  20. Exeter 14-20 Leinster

    Tom O'Flaherty is on a hat-trick and he breaks through a couple of tackles as Exeter look to hit back.

    The hosts win the penalty and kick to touch for the line-out.