Leinster Crush Sale Sharks

Despite a testing opening 40 minutes that left the hosts frustrated, Leinster pulled away in the second half with a dominant offensive display.

Ryan Baird and Tommy O'Brien were among the standout performers as the team booked their fifth successive semi-final appearance.

Sale Sharks' European dream ended with a whimper as they struggled to contain Leinster's late-game surge.

The victory ensures that Leo Cullen's men will have home advantage when they face the French giants in early May.