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Michael Scully

Leinster quartet sign on for next season as Blues' Champions Cup semi-final details announced

Four players confirmed contracts to stay with Leinster today as Champions Cup semi-finals details were announced.

Young tighthead prop Thomas Clarkson, who has made nine appearances for the Blues, has signed his first senior contract.

Established players Dave Kearney, Ross Molony and James Tracy have all signed on the dotted line to extend their stays.

The news follows the club's announcement yesterday that Samoan international prop Michael Alaalatoa and Munster prop Nick Murphy, who lef Leinster to move south in 2019, will join for next season.

Meanwhile EPCR have revealed the dates and times for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals.

La Rochelle v Leinster will take place at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Sunday, May 2 at 3pm Irish time.

Toulouse will host Bordeaux-Begles at Stade Ernest Wallon the previous day, Sunday, May 1 (3pm).

Ulster's trip to Leicester Tigers in the last four of the Challenge Cup is to be played on Friday, April 30 at 8pm.

The other semi-final will see Bath host Montpellier at The Rec at 8pm on Saturday, May 1.

The Champions Cup final will take place on Saturday, May 22, with the Challenge Cup taking place on Friday, May 21.

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