Leinster Stuns Edinburgh in Champions Cup Thriller

0:00It's April 5th. This is Europe News today, AI-powered stories from across the continent. Lister just power past Edinburgh, 49-31 in their Champions Cup, last 16 clash at the Viva Stadium. The Irish side, heavy favorites, lit up the scoreboard with seven tries and a gain that had fans on edge the whole way. Edinburgh hung tough, but couldn't match Lister's firepower. It kicked off blistering for Lister, with early scores from Tommy O'Brien twice, setting a 7-0 lead quick. But Edinburgh struck back hard-off intercepts and loose balls, with Ross Thompson bagging two tries and Charlie Sheel adding one to keep it tighted. 28-26 at halftime. The Aviva crowd went silent when Darcy Graham chipped and chased for a world-class Edinburgh a try early second half, putting the visitors ahead for the first time. Ten tries total in this madness, and Lister looks sloppy at times, coughing up gifts while dominating possession. Lister flipped the script from there, with Josh Vanderflier, Hugo Keenan, Thomas Clarkson,

1:04and all Black Rieko, Iowan, all crossing to seal it. Harry Byrne nailed most conversions, stretching the lead as Edinburgh tired. Lister rolls on in the Champions Cup, showing depth even in a shootout like this one.