Leinster's coronation as Magners League champions came a week early as Michael Cheika's side proved far too strong for the Newport Gwent Dragons in at the RDS, running out 41-8 winners.

With their final two matches against the Dragons, Leinster only needed one bite of the cherry to claim the win that secured their second league title.

Consistent throughout the season, the Irish province cut loose in their final home game with tries from Ollie Le Roux (2), Shane Horgan, Shane Jennings, Chris Whitaker and Cameron Jowitt.

Le Roux, who is returning to South Africa at the end of the season, and Ireland flanker Keith Gleeson were both afforded standing ovations when they were called ashore.

The 31-year-old Gleeson, who came back from a serious leg break in 2004, was playing his last game of professional rugby.

The Dragons showed plenty of heart and got over for a late consolation try with experienced prop Adam Black the scorer.

But there was no denying this was Leinster's night as they celebrated their first league success since 2001 and their first silverware under Cheika.

In the day's other matches, Munster edged to a 24-23 win at Llanelli, while Glasgow won 35-24 away to Ulster.