Ulster

21 - 29

Full Time

Leinster

Leinster vs Ulster

Events

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zac Ward bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

79'

Fintan Gunne comes on.

79'

Robbie Henshaw comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juarno Augustus bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

78'

Will Connors comes on.

75'

Scott Penny comes off.

75'

James McCormick comes on.

75'

Tom Stewart comes off.

75'

Jake Flannery comes on.

75'

Jack Murphy comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryn Ward took full advantage.

71'

Leinster Rugby sub Ciaran Frawley comes onto the field.

65'

Joshua Kenny departs for Leinster Rugby.

65'

Leinster Rugby sub Rabah Slimani comes onto the field.

64'

Thomas Clarkson departs for Leinster Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as Nathan Doak successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for Zac Ward

64'

David McCann sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as David McCann goes through the gap.

64'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as Nathan Doak successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for Zac Ward

61'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Stockdale is finished off with a try.

61'

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

61'

Red Card

Max Deegan (Leinster Rugby) is shown the red card

60'

Max Deegan comes on for Leinster Rugby.

58'

Alex Soroka leaves the field.

58'

Gus McCarthy comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

Ronan Kelleher leaves the field.

57'

Conor O'Tighearnaigh comes on for Leinster Rugby.

57'

James Ryan leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Jude Postlethwaite as they get over the gainline!

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nathan Doak kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Bryn Ward scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

What a run here by Bryn Ward as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Nathan Doak.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sam Prendergast from scoring as they record the try for Leinster Rugby.

50'

What a run here by Sam Prendergast as they get over the gainline!

50'

Luke McGrath sets up the try.

50'

Jacob Stockdale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Crean getting some game time.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole being replaced.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bryn Ward getting some game time.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sean Reffell being replaced.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ed Byrne getting some game time.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jerry Cahir being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast adds the two points for Leinster Rugby.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Robbie Henshaw.

44'

Spellbinding play by Garry Ringrose is finished off with a try.

44'

Yellow Card

Harry Sheridan (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

43'

Sam Prendergast makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Scott Wilson coming on.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Sam Crean coming off.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Harry Sheridan coming on.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Cormac Izuchukwu coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Leinster Rugby is finished off by Jimmy O'Brien, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Leinster Rugby has led to Jimmy O'Brien being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Hugo Keenan.

37'

Trouble here as Werner Kok breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast adds the points for Leinster Rugby.

23'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast converts the try.

16'

Try

James Culhane scores the try from close range.

16'

Ronan Kelleher sets up the try.

16'

Jude Postlethwaite comes on for Ulster Rugby.

James Hume leaves the field.

Sam Crean comes on for Ulster Rugby.

Angus Bell leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee Andrew Brace blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Leinster 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 17th April 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

83%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Doak

21 - 29

64'

Ward

19 - 29

64'

Doak

14 - 29

62'

Ward

12 - 29

61'

Deegan

60'

7 - 29

Doak

7 - 29

55'

Ward

5 - 29

54'

Prendergast

51'

0 - 29

Prendergast

50'

0 - 27

Prendergast

45'

0 - 22

Henshaw

44'

0 - 20

Sheridan

0 - 15

43'

Half Time

O'Brien

37'

0 - 15

Prendergast

23'

0 - 10

Prendergast

16'

0 - 7

Culhane

16'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Leinster

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Defence Profile

Ulster

Leinster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

48%

3-6 secs

19%

34%

6+ secs

23%

18%

Rucks Won

115

Last 5 Penalties

58'

60'

67'

71'

80'

Ulster

Leinster

Ulster vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Leinster in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Fri 17th April 2026 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 06:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Leinster in 3rd and Ulster in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Leinster Squads

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