A brace of first half tries helped Leinster extend their lead at the top of the Magners League table as they got the better of former leaders Glasgow Warriors in their rescheduled fixture at the RDS.

The Leinster team to face the Glasgow Warriors in Thursday night's Magners League clash in the RDS (KO: 7.30pm) has been named.

Leinster's reign at the top of the Magners League table could be short lived if Glasgow Warriors have their way.

Leinster No8 Jamie Heaslip remains hopeful that Ireland can retain their Six Nations crown.

The Leinster squad to face the Glasgow Warriors in Thursday night's clash in the RDS (7.30pm) has been named.

This game from Round 11, which was badly disrupted by snow at the start of the year, has been rearranged for 18th March. Just one match point separates top of the table Leinster and fourth placed Warriors, although Leinster do have a game in hand over their opponents. Any points gained in this game are in effect denied to the opposition, and with only one third of the season left, every result is becoming doubly critical. The Warriors have a poor away record in Dublin, whilst Leinster have not lost at the RDS since September 2008.

Ireland and Leinster centre Gordon D'Arcy could yet be fit to face Scotland.

Wales stand-in skipper Martyn Williams has hailed Test centurion-in-waiting Brian O'Driscoll as the 'greatest' player of his generation ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash in Dublin.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has sung the praises of Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll ahead of the Six Nations encounter with Ireland this weekend.

Ireland have named an unchanged side for Saturday's mouth-watering Six Nations encounter with Wales.

Leinster coach Michael Cheika said his side showed 'real character' as they fought their way to a 29-20 triumph over Cardiff Blues on Sunday. The result moved the Irish province back to the top of the Magners League.

Leinster's team to face Cardiff Blues in Sunday's Magners League clash at the Cardiff City Stadium (4pm) has been named.

The Leinster squad to face the Cardiff Blues in Sunday's Magners League at Cardiff City Stadium (KO: 4pm) has been named.

The Blues are winless in their last five encounters with Leinster since their 27-11 victory at the Arms Park on 11 May 2007.

Out-half Jonathan Sexton collected 22 points - a try, a conversion and five penalties - as he helped Leinster break clear of the Scarlets in Saturday's Magners League tussle at the RDS.

Scarlets have won their last three away games in all competitions, and have not lost on the road in the Magners League since a trip to Connacht on 30 October, however the Welsh Regions has lost on their last five visits to Ireland.

Connacht's only win over Leinster in their last ten meetings was 19-18 at the Sportsground in the Magners League on 5 October 2008.

Tries either side of half-time from Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip set Leinster on their way to victory over Ulster in a fast-paced festive derby at the RDS on Saturday.

Ulster won 16-14 at Ravenhill on 24 October and are going for a first ever season's double over the Leinstermen.

Fielding a youthful side, Leinster lost their grip on pole position in the Magners League as the Newport Gwent Dragons ran in four first tries at Rodney Parade to secure an encouraging 30-14 win which has vaulted them back into the play-off zone.