Matt Lacey, John Fogarty, Chris Keane, David Gannon and David Slemen scored tries for the home side, with Mark McHugh kicking four conversions.

BBC: Connacht 33-7 Glasgow

John Fogarty got Leinster's first try just before the hour mark and Fergus McFadden's penalty brought the visitors to within eight points of Edinburgh.

BBC: Edinburgh 27-16 Leinster

Seven players drop out from the 34-man squad announced for the short training spin in September, with Tommy Bowe injured and Peter Bracken, Tom Court, John Fogarty, Alan Quinlan, Mick O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney not required.

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