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Leinster reach Champions Cup semi-finals
A powerful second-half performance from Leinster dismantled the Sale Sharks' defense, keeping the Dublin side's European title dreams alive.
Winger Tommy O'Brien and back-rower Ryan Baird were instrumental in the surge, which saw the hosts pull away after a competitive opening 40 minutes.
The victory guarantees a fifth successive home semi-final for Leo Cullen's men, who are seeking their first European crown since 2018.
They will now face French giants Toulon, who advanced after defeating the Glasgow Warriors earlier in the day.