Leinster today missed out on Heineken Cup quarter-final qualification for the first time in three years, as they collapsed to defeat at Olympique Biarritz.

The French side, who lost 18-13 to the Irish side in the last eight of 2003, claimed the Pool 3 top spot with a stunning five-try performance, winning by 32 points to 21 to put themselves in the Heineken Cup quarter finals.

Going into the match Leinster required at least a bonus point to have a chance of qualification.

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