Leinster Rugby enter the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship season as defending champions and the gold standard of the league. After years of falling just short in the postseason, Leinster powered through the 2024–25 campaign with dominance in both the regular season and playoffs. 

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They topped the table with 16 wins and 76 points before sweeping through the knockout stages, defeating Scarlets 37–19 in the quarterfinals, Glasgow Warriors 33–21 in the semifinals, and Vodacom Bulls 32–7 in a commanding Grand Final performance. For Leinster, it was a season that showcased both consistency and a clinical edge on the biggest stage.

Founded in 1879, Leinster are one of European rugby’s most decorated clubs, with nine URC titles and four European Cups. Their system has long produced Ireland internationals, supplying the national side with many of its leading players. 

Icons like Brian O’Driscoll and Johnny Sexton defined previous eras, and today’s roster features new leaders in Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Garry Ringrose. That development pipeline ensures Leinster remain the model of sustainable success in professional rugby.

The numbers reinforce their dominance. Leinster led the URC in points scored (644) and tries (93). Their lineout was unmatched, winning 264 with 35 steals, while their kicking game led the league with 18,409 metres and 61 conversions. Their scrum was less efficient at 89 percent, and discipline was a weak spot with a league-high 220 penalties conceded, but those flaws didn’t stop them from producing the most complete season in the competition. Entering 2025–26, Leinster’s challenge is defending their crown against a league that continues to grow in quality and depth.

FloRugby Top 100 Players On Leinster Rugby

• Dan Sheehan (No. 4)
• Caelan Doris (No. 8)
• Josh van der Flier (No. 18)
• James Lowe (No. 27)
• Jamison Gibson-Park (No. 29)
• RG Snyman (No. 34)
• Hugo Keenan (No. 37)
• Jack Conan (No. 43)
• Garry Ringrose (No. 47)
• Andrew Porter (No. 55)
• James Ryan (No. 69)
• Tadhg Furlong (No. 71)
• Joe McCarthy (No. 94)

Leinster’s Top 100 contingent covers every part of the pitch, from Sheehan’s dynamic presence at hooker to Doris’s all-action leadership in the back row and Gibson-Park’s creativity at scrum-half. With attacking threats like Lowe and Ringrose outside, and Snyman strengthening the second row, Leinster possess unmatched depth across the competition.

How To Watch Leinster Rugby in the U.S.

Every Leinster Rugby match in the United Rugby Championship will stream live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Fans can watch matches live or on demand from connected devices, including smart TVs, tablets and mobile phones.

Leinster Rugby Roster

• Forwards: Thomas Clarkson, Paddy McCarthy, Niall Smyth, Ronan Kelleher, Gus McCarthy, John McKee, Dan Sheehan, Jack Boyle, Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter, Rabah Slimani, Ryan Baird, Brian Deeny, Diarmuid Mangan, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan, RG Snyman, Will Connors, Alex Soroka, Scott Penny, Josh van der Flier, Jack Conan, James Culhane, Max Deegan, Caelan Doris, Alex Usanov.
• Backs: Cormac Foley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Fintan Gunne, Luke McGrath, Harry Byrne, Ciaran Frawley, Charlie Tector, James Lowe, Hugh Cooney, Robbie Henshaw, Jimmy O’Brien, Tommy O’Brien, Jamie Osborne, Garry Ringrose, Rieko Ioane, Jordan Larmour, Andrew Osborne, Hugo Keenan, Sam Prendergast.

Leinster Rugby Schedule 2025–26

• Sept. 26, 1:00 p.m. ET – DHL Stormers vs. Leinster, DHL Stadium
• Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m. ET – Vodacom Bulls vs. Leinster, Loftus Versfeld Stadium
• Oct. 11, 12:30 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks, TBC
• Oct. 18, 12:15 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Munster, TBC
• Oct. 25, 12:30 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Zebre Parma, TBC
• Nov. 28, 2:45 p.m. ET – Dragons vs. Leinster, Rodney Parade
• Dec. 19, 2:45 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Ulster, TBC
• Dec. 27, 2:45 p.m. ET – Munster vs. Leinster, Thomond Park
• Jan. 3, 12:30 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Connacht, TBC
• Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m. ET – Connacht vs. Leinster, Dexcom Stadium
• Jan. 31, 12:30 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Edinburgh, TBC
• Feb. 27, 2:45 p.m. ET – Cardiff vs. Leinster, Cardiff Arms Park
• Mar. 21, 12:30 p.m. ET – Glasgow Warriors vs. Leinster, Scotstoun Stadium
• Mar. 28, 12:30 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Scarlets, TBC
• Apr. 17, 2:45 p.m. ET – Ulster vs. Leinster, Affidea Stadium
• Apr. 25, 2:45 p.m. ET – Benetton vs. Leinster, Stadio Monigo
• May 9, 12:30 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Lions, TBC
• May 16, 12:15 p.m. ET – Leinster vs. Ospreys, TBC

Subscribe To The FloRugby Annual Plan To Watch Every Leinster Match in 2025–26

The best way to follow Leinster’s entire season is by subscribing to the FloRugby annual plan. A subscription provides access to every URC game as well as other top-tier competitions, giving fans a complete rugby viewing experience throughout the year.

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