There was mixed fortunes for the Irish provinces in action in the Pro 12.

First half tries from Isaac Boss and Jordi Murphy helped Leinster to a 26 - 11 win over the Cardiff Blues.

But league leaders Ulster suffered a home defeat to the Ospreys.

A break away try from Ryan Bevington that helped the Welsh side to come away from Ravenhill with a 16 - 12 win.

And Connacht slumped to a ten point defeat to the Scarlets.

A late try from Mike Swift meant that the province had to settle for a 25 - 15 loss in Wales.

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