Leinster bag first win, Glasgow Warriors put Welsh strugglers to sword
Leinster earned their first win of the season with a crushing 31-5 victory over Sharks at Aviva Stadium.
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11 Oct 2025, 11:58
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The top five signings ahead of the new URC season
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