Summary

  • Leinster score five tries in superb display at Aviva Stadium in Dublin

  • Leinster through to final at same stadium on 20 May

  • Leinster aiming to equal Toulouse's record of five European Cup titles

  1. Goodbyepublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 29 April 2023

    FT: Leinster 41-22 Toulouse

    Leinster now await the winner of La Rochelle against Exeter in Bordeaux tomorrow before doing it all over again on 20 May at Aviva Stadium.

    Will we have a repeat of last season's final? Or will Exeter cause an upset in France - it will again be across the BBC Sport website tomorrow with kick-off at 15:00 BST.

    If you want more reaction to Leinster reaching the final, read the match report here

  2. 'The job is far from done'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 29 April 2023

    FT: Leinster 41-22 Toulouse

    Leinster captain James Ryan, speaking to BT Sport: "We are absolutely delighted, it was the toughest game we have played all season. Just defensively it is such a challenge playing Toulouse as they are probably the best attacking side in Europe.

    "I thought we managed the game well and during those periods when they got those yellow cards. We are happy enough but the job is far from done yet. There is plenty we can get better at. We are going to have to get better for the final again.

    "It means a huge amount but we will enjoy this today and go again next week."

  3. Postpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 29 April 2023

    FT: Leinster 41-22 Toulouse

    The neutrals hoped for one of one the all-time classics today but Toulouse discipline with two sin-bins cost the French side as Leinster turned up the intensity to punish them in those periods.

    The Aviva Stadium is a fortress - can anyone stop them?

  4. Full-timepublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 29 April 2023

    FT: Leinster 41-22 Toulouse

    Thomas Ramos misses the conversion and the full-time whistle goes. No mad celebrations from Leinster, as it is just business.

  5. try

    Try - Leinster 41-22 Toulousepublished at 82 mins

    Jack Willis

    Huge amount of character shown by Toulouse to score the final try but it is too little too late as Jack Willis goes over from the maul.

  6. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Leinster 41-17 Toulouse

    Toulouse giving it a go but Leinster's defence even at this stage is rock solid. Simply no answer, even for Antoine Dupont.

  7. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Leinster 41-17 Toulouse

    All the replacements have resulted in the play slowing down. Toulouse heading out with a whimper it looks like.

  8. Replacement - Leinsterpublished at 70 mins

    Leinster 41-17 Toulouse

    One brother for another as Harry replaces Ross Byrne. That is Leinster's third choice fly-half getting minutes in a European semi-final.

    Talk about depth....

  9. Replacementspublished at 66 mins

    Leinster 41-17 Toulouse

    Both sides make changes as Cyril Baille comes on for Thibaud Flament.

    Leinster replace their full front row, with John McKee, Cian Healy and Michael Ala'alatoa all coming on.

    Ryan Baird is also on for Jack Conan.

  10. converted try

    Converted try - Leinster 41-17 Toulousepublished at 64 mins

    Jason Jenkins (con Ross Byrne)

    Punished again!

    There were calls for Jason Jenkins to start to deal with the power game of Toulouse, the replacement shows that size as he takes a short line to go over.

    Ross Byrne pops it over the sticks again.

    Jason JenkinsImage source, Getty Images
  11. Replacement - Leinsterpublished at 61 mins

    Leinster 34-17 Toulouse

    The reliable Jamison Gibson-Park is replaced by Luke McGrath.

  12. try

    Converted try - Leinster 34-17 Toulousepublished at 57 mins

    Josh van der Flier (con Ross Byrne)

    That could be it now!

    Just like the first half, a sin-bin turns into seven points for Leinster as Josh van der Flier scores from the back of the resulting maul. Discipline has cost Toulouse today.

    Ross Byrne as always makes no mistake with the extras.

    Leinster score from a maulImage source, Getty Images
  13. Sin-bin - Rodrigue Neti (Toulouse)published at 57 mins

    Leinster 27-17 Toulouse

    Rodrigue Neti leads with his head into an incoming Josh van der Flier. Yellow card only is the call.

  14. Penalty - Leinster 27-17 Toulousepublished at 56 mins

    Thomas Ramos

    Toulouse don't turn down this one, as Thomas Ramos makes no mistake. A routine kick for the France international.

  15. Replacements - Leinsterpublished at 54 mins

    Leinster 27-14 Toulouse

    Charlie Ngatai is replaced by Ciaran Frawley. Some shift by the centre who hadn't played in four months.

    Jason Jenkins is also on for Ross Molony.

  16. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Leinster 27-14 Toulouse

    I can't think of many sides who after 25 minutes could still be in the game after a couple of quick Leinster tries. Toulouse have dominated possession so far in the second half - they are never out of it!

  17. Postpublished at 46 mins

    No Robbie Henshaw, no problem.

    Charlie Ngatai produces a big huge defensive moment to win the ball back for Leinster with Toulouse seeking an all important try. You wonder was that the correct call to go to the corner?

  18. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Leinster 27-14 Toulouse

    Toulouse turn down an easy three points and put the ball into the corner. Huge moment in the game.

  19. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Leinster 27-14 Toulouse

    Toulouse are deep inside the Leinster 22 after a good carry from Pita Ahki. Antoine Dupont is starting to pull the strings at fly-half now.

  20. Kick-offpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 29 April 2023

    Leinster 27-14 Toulouse

    Ross Byrne gets the second half under way.