LEINSTER TAKE on Northampton Saints this weekend in front of a sold out Croke Park in the Champions Cup semi-final.
Leo Cullen’s side were beaten by La Rochelle in the last two European finals but got their revenge in this year’s quarter-final.
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Meanwhile, Northampton thumped the Bulls 59-22 in order to reach the final four.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash:
When is the match on and at what time is kick-off?
The match will be played on Saturday May 4 with kick-off at 5:30pm.
It will be at Croke Park in Dublin.
What TV channel is it on and can I stream it?
The match will be broadcasted live on RTE Two with coverage starting at 4:45pm.
It can be streamed via the RTE Player.
What are the latest betting odds?
Leinster are favourites to win the match at 1/12 while Northampton are at 7/1.
A draw has been set at 30/1.
Travel Warning
Leinster fans attending Croke Park on Saturday are being advised to be cognisant of disruptions to the DART service.
Due to it being a Bank Holiday weekend, maintenance works will be carried out.
This will ensure no trains operate between Bray and Grand Canal Dock.
In total, 13 stations will be closed over the weekend.
Irish Rail defended the decision since Bank Holidays are the least disruptive times to carry out works.
In addition to that, the move was arranged in December, months before it arose that Croker would be stepping in as a temporary host for such a huge match.
Spokesman Barry Kenny told The Irish Independent that alternative public transport services like buses and Luas services will be increased to make up for it.
“There will be significant enhanced capacity across the bus services and Luas servicers as well to meet that demand.
“There will also be extra Darts from Howth to Grand Canal Dock, and extra Maynooth and Drogheda trains which directly serve Croke Park.
“There is a significant amount of resources committed to these works.”
Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland have confirmed that they will accept valid rail tickets on services between effected stations.
