Leinster score seven tries as they beat Castres 50-8

Leinster have thrashed Castres 50-8 in Pool Two of the European Rugby Champions Cup.

The hosts made a strong start when Rob Kearney crossed to score the game's first try after just three minutes following a lineout.

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The Irish side pulled away late in the opening half, when three tries inside 10 minutes from Martin Moore, Eoin Reddan and Sean Cronin gave them a healthy half-time lead.

After the break, they continued to score heavily through tries from prop Tadhg Furlong and Darragh Fanning.

Romain Martial scored Castres's only try in the 70th minute, before Luke McGrath scored Leinster's seventh try just before the final whistle to wrap up a comfortable victory.