Leinster

41 - 17

Full Time

Ulster

Leinster vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kieran Treadwell bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

79'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Sam Prendergast will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

Dan Sheehan goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Sheehan bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Fintan Gunne is finished off with a try.

77'

Conversion

Jack Murphy has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

David McCann scores the try from close range.

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Max Deegan getting some game time.

70'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with RG Snyman being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Leinster Rugby supporters go wild as Sam Prendergast successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Dan Sheehan

68'

That's a great try assist by Sam Prendergast.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Garry Ringrose took full advantage.

67'

Leinster Rugby sub Liam Turner comes onto the field.

63'

Tommy O'Brien departs for Leinster Rugby.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Tom O'Toole comes onto the field.

61'

Callum Reid departs for Ulster Rugby.

61'

Leinster Rugby sub Sam Prendergast comes onto the field.

61'

Robbie Henshaw departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Callum Reid goes through the gap.

61'

Ulster Rugby sub Matty Rea comes onto the field.

60'

James McNabney departs for Ulster Rugby.

60'

Fintan Gunne comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

Luke McGrath leaves the field.

58'

Ciaran Frawley has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Dan Sheehan to score the try.

57'

Tommy O'Brien played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Tommy O'Brien as they get over the gainline!

57'

Scott Wilson comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

Tom O'Toole leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Wilhelm de Klerk as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Garry Ringrose as they get over the gainline!

55'

RG Snyman comes on.

52'

Joe McCarthy comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Diarmuid Mangan (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

51'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Treadwell getting some game time.

47'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alan O'Connor being replaced.

47'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matthew Dalton getting some game time.

47'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cormac Izuchukwu being replaced.

47'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter getting some game time.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Boyle being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong getting some game time.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Clarkson being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan getting some game time.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gus McCarthy being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby go for goal with Ciaran Frawley taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

Slick passing by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Garry Ringrose.

41'

Scott Penny played a key part in that try.

41'

Jamie Osborne makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Stewart coming on.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Rob Herring coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Leinster Rugby.

39'

Yellow Card

David McCann (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

39'

Ulster Rugby sub Callum Reid comes onto the field.

38'

Andrew Warwick departs for Ulster Rugby.

38'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Gus McCarthy being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Jack Murphy does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Ulster Rugby is finished off by Cormac Izuchukwu, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Cormac Izuchukwu being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

John Cooney sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Ciaran Frawley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Thomas Clarkson scores from close range.

26'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Cooney getting some game time.

20'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mike Lowry being replaced.

20'

Ciaran Frawley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

20'

Try

Tommy O'Brien goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy O'Brien bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Luke McGrath took full advantage.

15'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Wilhelm de Klerk coming on.

15'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Stewart Moore coming off.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and James McNabney took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Jack Murphy kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Doak goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Stockdale goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Ulster 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 19th April 2025, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Aviva Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Gianluca Gnecchi

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

14%

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sheehan

41 - 17

77'

Murphy

73'

36 - 17

McCann

72'

36 - 15

Prendergast

36 - 10

69'

Sheehan

34 - 10

68'

Sheehan

29 - 10

57'

Mangan

24 - 10

51'

Ringrose

24 - 10

41'

Half Time

Penalty Try

19 - 10

39'

McCann

39'

12 - 10

Murphy

36'

12 - 10

Izuchukwu

35'

12 - 8

Frawley

12 - 3

27'

Clarkson

10 - 3

26'

O'Brien

5 - 3

19'

Murphy

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Leinster

85%

Draw

Ulster

14%

Ruck-Won by Nick Timoney

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Ulster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

54%

3-6 secs

30%

35%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

125

Last 5 Penalties

50'

51'

53'

62'

Leinster

Ulster

Leinster vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leinster face off against Ulster in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Sat 19th April 2025 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST on SuperSport, 06:35 NZST in New Zealand, 04:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Leinster won the last encounter but Ulster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 13 places in the league table with Ulster in 1st and Leinster in 14th as such Ulster are favourites on paper.

Leinster vs Ulster Squads

The official squads for Leinster vs Ulster will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.