Leinster make it five bonus point wins from five games as they secure victory in Galway over provincial rivals Connacht.

Three first half tries from Leinster gave them a cushion going into the break.

Connacht battled in the second half, scoring a second try but ultimately Leinster's defensive performance kept the hosts at bay, notching two further tries of their own to seal an impressive bonus point win.

It was a spirited performance from Connacht after a tricky start playing into the wind, but the league leaders ultimately proved to be too much for Pete Wilkin's side.

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Leinster secure a bonus point win in Galway as they score five tries to Connacht's two.

One minutes to go.

Leinster holding onto the ball as the clock turns red.

The visitors kick into touch and secure a bonus point win.

Leinster awarded a scrum penalty and they send the ball into touch.

The wind limits the distance on the kick and they still need to clear their lines.

Another scrum to Leinster as they see out the last couple of minutes of the game.

Frustration for Connacht as an impressive passage of play ends with a knock-on from second-row Darragh Murray.

Leinster now have a chance to regroup after a strong defensive set.

Connacht continuing to carry with aggression.

Hooker Dylan Tierney-Martin with a strong carry on the wing, but the offload is fumbled which ends their momentum.

Leinster now have a lineout but it is skewed and Connacht regain possession.

Leinster win a scrum penalty and kick for touch.

They lose the lineout but Connacht turn the ball over in midfield.

The sides exchange kicks and Connacht now have a lineout deep in the visitor's half.

A flurry of attack from Connacht but Leinster's defence stands strong.

Frustrating for the hosts, but credit to Leo Cullen's side who eventually force a knock-on from David Hawkshaw who lands awkwardly and leaves the field with injury.

Connacht have stolen Leinster's lineout and now pummel the line with a series of carries.

Paul Boyle is deemed to have been held up over the line and Leinster now have a goal-line drop-out.

Energy sapping attack from Connacht.

Leinster staying disciplined in defence and Paul Boyle is tackled into touch after an impressive passage of play from the hosts.

Leinster have a lineout on their own five metre line.

Connacht now attacking with intent in Leinster's half.

Leinster's defence is limiting forward progress but a couple of strong carries give the hosts momentum.

Can they break down Leinster's stubborn defence in the 22?

Connacht awarded a penalty for an infringement at the ruck and Josh Ioane gets good distance on his kick into touch.

The hosts win the lineout and now look to launch an attack but they are penalised as Jack Aungier is deemed to have entered the breakdown from the side.

Another massive kick from Josh Ioane sails over the head of Leinster fullback Hugo Keenan who gathers on the second attempt.

Leinster awarded a penalty and work their way up the pitch, attacking in midfield on the halfway line.

The wind on the backs of Connacht makes a huge difference with kicks out of hand.

Josh Ioane sends the ball into touch with a monster kick, helping Connacht regain some territory.

Another scintillating attack from Leinster.

Jamison Gibson-Park combines well with Gus McCarthy before the ball goes wide to Andrew Osbourne in the corner.

The winger is stopped in his tracks with a massive hit into touch from Bundee Aki.

Jamison Gibson-Park makes a massive break, but Connacht's scramble defence manages to haul him down.

Leinster continue to attack in Connacht's 22. The visitors now carrying in midfield, trying to break down robust defence from the hosts.

The second half has started in Galway and Josh Ioane kicks deep into Leinster's half.

Leinster win an early penalty and kick for touch, but the lineout is deemed not straight after the ball is caught by a strong wind.

Scrum to Connacht.