Jack Conan and Jordie Barrett scored a pair of tries in the first 20 minutes, and the Leinster Rugby defense snuffed out all scoring attempts by the Vodacom Bulls. 

The Dublin club won the 2025 United Rugby Championship Final 32-7 at Croke Park on June 14.

Leinster Rugby was the best defensive club all season in the URC and Saturday, the club showed it. 

The Bulls, the second-best club in the league all season, managed just seven points and were stopped several times as Leinster refused to give up the lead. 

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Leinster, ranked No. 1 in the FloRugby Club rankings for most of the year, bounce back from its devastating loss in the Investec Champions Cup semifinals in May with a dominant performance against the Bulls.  

Offseason additions of Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman paid off for Leinster as Barrett scored one of the best tries of the URC playoffs to put his club up 14-0. 

Synman came on in the second half and increased the physicality that Leinster had missed in the second half in previous championship matches. 

Relive the game below:

CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE NOW FORMAT! Congratulations Leinster Rugby, which cruised past the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park 32-7!

Through four seasons, the ledger now reads:

🇮🇪 🏆🏆
🇿🇦🏆
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏆#BKTURC #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/LrTwklcvyq

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Leinster Ruby Wins The URC Grand Final: 32-7

That's a wrap from Croke Park.

Leinster Rugby Is Going To Win The URC Championship After Ross Byrne Try

Leinster 32, Bulls 7; '73

Coming on late for Sam Prendergast, Ross Byrne seals the match with seven minutes to go. 

The perfect exclamation point on an unforgettable performance! LEI dominates from start to finish! #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/4Jl3UlOxyA

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Try | Min 73 | Fintan Gunne

Signed, sealed and delivered! @leinsterrugby extend their lead with seven minutes remaining.

Finishing off their fourth try is the hugely promising scrumhalf Fintan Gunne! Ross Byrne converts! LEI 32 - BUL 7.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Bulls Can't Rally

That sums up the Bulls' challenge today.

Willie le Roux knocks on under no pressure. When your best player gets to this point, it is tough to fight your way back.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Sam Prendergast Redemption Arc?

Leinster 25, Bulls 7; '67

The young star has been maligned of late for his kicking. But his penalty kick in the second half just may have sealed the win for Leinster. 

Min 67 | Penalty | Sam Prendergast@leinsterrugby's fly-half makes no mistake this time as he extends the home side's lead with a well-taken penalty.

Ross Byrne immediately replaces Prendergast for his final appearance in blue.

LEI 25 - BUL 7#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Sebastian de Klerk Injury Looks NOT GREAT

That looks nasty for Sebastian de Klerk...

The medics are attending to him following an awkward landing from an aerial contest.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Sam Prendergrast Kicking Debate Continues 

That was a let-off for the Bulls.

Sam Prendergast, from an easy position, misses a penalty following sustained Leinster pressure.

The score remains LEI 22 - BUL 7.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

BIG SCRUM WIN AND LEINSTER BACK IN CONTROL

Just like that! @leinsterrugby take a huge psychological win with a scrum penalty of their own on the @BlueBullsRugby feed.

Rabah Slimani and Andrew takes the plaudits for that one!

Leinster go the corner...#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Bulls Showing Life In Second Half 

Big pressure here from the @BlueBullsRugby on the Leinster scrum.

The visitors are starting to find some form and energy here. Despite the significant deficit, this match is far from over.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

BULLS GET ON THE BOARD

Leinster 22, Bulls 7; '50

Can the Bulls rally at Croke Park?

This is not over as the Bulls, Tush Push their way back into this match. #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/Kud3mVZZcZ

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

TRY | Min 50 | Akker van der Merwe

The @BlueBullsRugby land their first shot of this final! Replacement hooker Akker van der Merwe stays patient for a trademark maul try.

Johan Goosen nails the touchline conversion. Can they come back from here? LEI 22 - BUL 7.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Sam Prendergast Builds Leinster Lead After Penalty Kick

Leinster 22, Bulls 0; '44

Young star nails big kick. 

Min 44 | Penalty | Sam Prendergast

Starting the second half with purpose, Leinster get on top early and are rewarded with a penalty.

Prendergast knocks it over to extend the home side's lead. LEI 22 BUL 0#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Second Half Begins At Croke Park

We are back underway here at Croke Park.

Can the Bulls work their way back into this clash? If any coach has the answers, it is Jake White.

Conversely, Leinster will need to keep their foot to the floor.

An intriguing half awaits.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Josh Van der Flier Piles On Another Try: URC Final Highlights

Josh van der Flier bulldozes his way in for another try! #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/4Tt8VGLRuN

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Halftime Insights From FloRugby

Another big stand from @leinsterrugby!

What a half of Rugby, there has only been one side in this Grand Finale so far.

The home side have been in situations like this before, so the next 40 will show if they have finally turned a corner in their development.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Halftime: Leinster Rugby 40 Minutes Away From 2025 URC Grand Final Win

Leinster Rugby leads 19-0 over the Vodacom Bulls at halftime. 

A massive defensive stand to end the half there! 💪

We have the lead at the break. 🔵👊#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/wjHiZgnt0k

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 14, 2025

Why Did Leinster Rugby Add Jordie Barrett? For Tries Like This

WHAT JUST HAPPENED! Jordie Barrett with an insane try! #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/OjmvU0uPXS

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Leinster Rugby Defense Comes Up Big

That was as impressive as any attacking set from @leinsterrugby.

Soaking up the @BlueBullsRugby power game and battering them backwards before Willie le Roux is forced into a speculative crossfield kick.

Prendergast grabs the ball with ease and clears long.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Bulls Threatening For First Time vs. Leinster Rugby 

This is the first period of possesion that the @BlueBullsRugby have looked threatening.

Thus far the Leinster defence has stood firm. We are setting down for another scrum.

It is firmly a case of now or never for the visitors to get back into the match. LEI 19 - BUL 0

LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Leinster Rugby Blasting Bulls In First Half

Leinster Ruby 19, Bulls 0; 22'

The Leinster stars and the physical play are taking over the 2025 URC Grand Final. 

Min 22 | TRY! | Josh van der Flier!

Simply ruthless by @leinsterrugby here! They are powering through the Bulls in the physical exchanges.

Sam Prendergast just misses the conversion, but the home side are firmly on top here! LEI 19 - BUL 0#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Leinster Rugby Physically Dominating Bulls At Croke Park

That was risky! The Bulls are scrambling here with Leinster physically dominating the contact point.

Under pressure they go for a crossfield kick inside their own 22m and James Lowe almost pulls it in. Fortunately for the visitors he knocks on and they get a scrum.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Jordie Barrett Bringing The All Back Action To URC Grand Final

Leinster Ruby 14, Bulls 0; 13'

Jordie Barrett builds Leinster's lead. 

Min 13 | TRY! | Jordie Barrett!

That was brilliant! Luke McGrath with a deft chip over the top before the All Blacks' superstar kicks ahead on the volley and dots down!

Prendergast converts! Leinster are cooking here! LEI 14 v BUL 0#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Jordie Barrett with the kick, the chase, the finish for @leinsterrugby! 🤯⚡
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A try worthy of a Grand Final — pure class, pure fire! 🔥#BKTURC #URC | #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/koZxUKGUxa

— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) June 14, 2025

Intensity Is Through High For Leinster v Bulls

Both sides are up for this one! Harold Vorster and Joe McCarthy get into a scuffle.

Vorster concedes the penalty as he pushes his hand into McCarthy's face.

Thomas Clarkson took exception to the Bulls' centre's actions and gave him a big push.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

More On Jack Conan's Try In The URC Final

Min 6| TRY! Jack Conan!

The @leinsterrugby skipper pounces for the opening try!

Leinster's line-out is functioning beautifully. Dan Sheehan makes the initial break from the maul before Conan gets over the line.

Sam Prendergast nails the conversion! LEI 7 - BUL 0.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Leinster Rugby Takes The Lead vs. Bulls

Leinster Ruby 7, Bulls 0; 6'

⏱️ | 6'

TRY! Jack Conan spots a gap and powers over for the opening try of the game and Sam Prendergast adds the conversion!

🔵🔵 7-0 ⚪️⚪️#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/tyniCBX9cy

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 14, 2025

Leinster Rugby Wins First Scrum

Statement made! @leinsterrugby dominate the first scrum and win the penalty.

This is going to be a full eighty plus minute battle between the two most dynamic packs in the league.#LEIvBUL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

We Are Underway At Croke Park

Kick-Off! Here we go!

The rain has been bucketing down all day in Dublin, making the set piece extra important.

Both sides were dominant in the semifinals in the set-piece, so this should be a titanic clash.#LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/0lzYUKM71y

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Irish Rugby Fans Taking Over Croke Park 

🏟️ The stage is set for the Grand Final and fans are out in full force, ready to bring the noise at Croke Park!#BKTURC #URC | #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/9T0UQGU2Op

— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) June 14, 2025

Leinster Vs. Bulls URC Grand Final Program

Take a look at the URC Program:

Leinster Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls | BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final

Where Are Leinster Rugby, Vodacom Bulls Ranked in FloRugby Rankings?

Leinster enters the match as the No. 2 club team in the world, just behind Investec Champions Cup winner Union Bordeaux Begles. The Bulls enter as the No. 6 club in the rankings

The elite of world rugby this week is revealed! 🌍

Here are the Top 6 Clubs in FloRugby’s latest global power rankings 🏆 Where does your club land? 📊

🔗 Full Top 25 👇#BKTURC #GallagherPrem #Top14 #SuperRugbyPacific #InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/EatQlpWQJC

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 11, 2025

Willie Le Roux Previews Leinster Vs. Bull URC Grand Final 

Leinster Vs. Bulls URC Grand Final Preview: Philip Bendon Breaks It Down

Croke Park Expects 45,000 Fans At BKT URC Grand Final 2025

According to the URC, Croke Park is expected to see more than 45,000 fans. It would be the largest crowd ever for the URC Finals and challenge the 2018 Pro 14 Final between Leinster and the Scarlets for the largest for an Irish League Final. 

All roads lead to Croke Park 🔥

History will be written today... Who's lifting the trophy? 🏆#BKTURC #URC | #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/3Z3N2LEfDk

— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) June 14, 2025

Leinster Played Munster At Croke Park Earlier This Season

👀 Leinster Rugby Has Arrived

We're here 👀

Time to lock in for the @URCOfficial Grand Final 🔒#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/t9IPcSstlO

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 14, 2025

Bulls Embracing The Irish Crowd Challenge

The Irish eyes will be on the Bulls today. But Marcell Coetzee said the Bulls are ready. 

Vodacom Bulls star and former Ulster Rugby backrow Marcell Coetzee is excited to be back in his 'second home' to tackle Leinster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship final at Croke Park. 🇮🇪🇿🇦#BKTURC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/veA4CPoNvv

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 11, 2025

They Said It: Everyone Loves To Hate Leinster

Can Leinster Rugby prove the haters wrong today?

Leinster Rugby star Joe McCarthy has been keeping receipts ahead of the BKT United Rugby Championship 🇮🇪🔵#BKTURC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/b8aPC7LxpL

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 8, 2025

How The Bulls Got Here: Shark Week Winners

The Bulls didn't need a bigger boat against the Hollywoodbet Sharks. They were just fine. The Bulls beat the Sharks in the semifinals. 

Final bound! Congratulations to the Vodacom Bulls who will compete in their third BKT United Rugby Championship final next week against Leinster Rugby 🏉🐂🇿🇦#BKTURC #BULvSHA #UnitedRugbyChampionship #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/rtdJK3AuIo

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 7, 2025

Watch The Match: 

How Leinster Rugby Got Here: To Be The Man, You Have To Beat The Man, WOO

As Ric Flair says, to be man, you have to beat the man. And Leinster beat the defending champions last week. 

Leinster Rugby beat the defending URC champion Glasgow Warriors in Dublin in the semifinals. 

Stamping their authority on the half! Leinster Rugby steamroll their way over the line for Dan Sheehan's second try of the match! 🇮🇪#BKTURC #LEIvGLA pic.twitter.com/V8Hv63Rpyn

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 7, 2025

Watch The Match: 

Why Leinster Rugby Vs. Bulls At Croke Park Matters

Philip Bendon broke down the significance of the URC Grand Final being played at Croke Park in Dublin:

"There are few venues in world sport as steeped in history and symbolism as Croke Park. This Saturday, that weight of heritage will echo once more when Leinster Rugby faces South Africa’s Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final, marking a poignant return of professional club rugby to the sacred grounds of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)."

Read more: Rugby Returns to Croke Park: A Historic Clash with Deep Irish Significance

Leinster, Bulls Ready For The URC Final

🕔 Just under two hours until the @URCOfficial Grand Final kicks off at Croke Park.

🔵 Who are you most looking forward to seeing today?#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/La5XM1rljq

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 14, 2025

One last time 💙 @Vodacom #URC | @URCOfficial_RSA #ForeverBlue pic.twitter.com/gdve470rLV

— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) June 14, 2025

JGP OUT! Leinster Rugby Star Jamison Gibson Park INJURED For Final

A blow for Leinster Rugby ahead of the BKT United Rugby Championship with Ireland star Jamison Gibson Park being ruled out through injury 🔵🇮🇪#BKTURC #LEIvBUL #UnitedRugbyChampionship pic.twitter.com/BByNYAepSx

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) June 14, 2025

Leinster Vs. Bulls Kickoff Time

The match is scheduled for noon ET in Dublin, Ireland. 

Leinster Rugby Lineup Vs. Bulls

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛. 💙

Here is your Leinster team to take on @BlueBullsRugby in the @URCOfficial Grand Final at Croke Park on Saturday! 🔵🔥

Team news 👉 https://t.co/mvHktFmYEr#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/gpP58UgIuF

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 12, 2025

Vodacom Bills Lineup Vs. Leinster Rugby

THIS IS IT 🐂

YOUR team to face Leinster on Saturday in the VURC GRAND FINAL 🏆

🐂 Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls
🗓️ 14 June 2025
⏰ 18:00 SAST
📍 Croke Park, Dublin
🎟️ TICKETS: https://t.co/vufEzwsPam @Vodacom #URC | @URCOfficial_RSA #ForeverBlue pic.twitter.com/LZxYIci0pm

— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) June 12, 2025

How To Watch Leinster Vs. The Bulls In The United Rugby Championship Grand Final

The URC Grand Final is streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app at noon ET on June 14. Highlights, replays and breaking news will be on both platforms.

International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby

Here's the full schedule of men's international games that will be broadcast on FloRugby this summer:

June 28

• 11 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Barbarians

July 4

• 11:35 p.m. ET: Māori All Blacks vs. Scotland

July 5

• 3:05 a.m. ET (July 5): New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
• 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
• 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England

July 11

• 12:30 a.m. ET (July 12): NZ Black Ferns vs. Wallaroos

July 12

• 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
• 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
• 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England

July 18

• 4:05 a.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Scotland

July 19

• 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
• 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
• 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England

Aug. 15

• TBD: South Africa vs. Australia

Aug. 22

• TBD: South Africa vs. Australia

Sept. 5

• 10:05 p.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Fiji
• TBD: Australia vs. Argentina

Sept. 6

• 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa

Sept. 12

• TBD: Australia vs. Argentina

Sept. 13

• 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa

Sept. 16

• TBD: South Africa vs. Argentina

Sept. 27

• 1:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia

Oct. 3

• TBD: Australia vs. New Zealand All Blacks

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
• Currie Cup
• Top 14
• Super Rugby
• And more

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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