The Lions' unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end this afternoon as they fell 24 - 6 to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.
The Warriors saw their six-match winning run in the competition ended by the Bulls last weekend and were unable to capitalise on Ruan Venter’s first-half dismissal.
Munster became the first European team to win in Johannesburg in the United Rugby Championship this season after demolishing the Lions 33-13.
The Lions brushed off prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye’s early red card to win in Ireland for the first time as they overcame Connacht 38-14 at Dexcom Stadium.
The Sharks’ miserable United Rugby Championship campaign continued as they were beaten 40-10 by the Lions in Johannesburg.
Connacht survived a scare as they held off a second-half fightback by Zebre to emerge 57-34 winners from their URC clash in Parma.
Benetton completed a quickfire United Rugby Championship double against their Italian rivals Zebre Parma.
Ulster, who were dominant but error-strewn, had their bonus point wrapped up by half-time when Stewart Moore scored.
Munster’s superior maul delivered their opening win of the season as they overcame Zebre Parma 21-5.
Cardiff scored five first-half tries on their way to a 42-14 bonus-point victory over Zebre Parma at the Arms Park.
