
Leinster goes back-to-back as URC champions with a dominating 36-7 win over the Vodacom Bulls in the 2026 URC Grand Final at Croke Park.
Leinster took control early after Canan Moodie’s yellow card, with Tommy O’Brien and Rieko Ioane crossing before Jack Conan made the score 19-0 inside 27 minutes.
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Sam Prendergast starred at fly-half, adding a penalty before halftime and scoring early in the second half to stretch Leinster’s lead to 29-0.
The Bulls finally answered through Moodie, but a disallowed Ruan Nortje try killed their momentum before Harry Byrne sealed Leinster’s dominant title victory in the closing minutes.
The dominant attack from Leinster and a strong defensive effort from the squad sealed the win, the trophy and the team's status as back-to-back URC champions.
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Player Of The Match: Sam Prendergast
Leinster's fly-half is named the player of match by the team, as he played a massive role in Leinster's blowout win over the Bulls in the URC Final.
The Player of the Match in the @URCOfficial Grand Final is... Sam Prendergast! 🤩#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/nw2hH9CaCo
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026
End Of Game - Leinster Goes Back-To-Back, Wins 2026 URC Grand Final
Final Score: Leinster 36, Bulls 7
Nine months. 21 games. We did this together 🔥#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/Hck1mlKEHz
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026
Leinster Gets A 5th Try, Solidifies Match - 77' - 4:25 p.m. ET
Leinster 36, Bulls 7
Harry Byrne gives Leinster their fifth try of the game and essentially ends the URC Grand Final for Leinster. The conversion is good, and they'll end the season with silver.
⏱️ | 77'
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026
TRY! Harry Byrne gets in on the fun and converts his own try!
🔵🔵 36-7 ⚪️🔵#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/KzO6hpv26f
Try Is NO GOOD After TMO Review! - 68' - 4:17 p.m. ET
Leinster 29, Bulls 7
The referee rules the pass to Ruan Nortje is thrown forward, and the TMO review overturns the good try for the Bulls. A huge shot of momentum is now gone for the Bulls and Leinster has more breathing room.
The Bulls Have Life! A Second Try In A Row - 68' - 4:13 p.m. ET
Leinster 29, Bulls 14
We officially have a game here in Croke Park! The Bulls break through with their second try of the game from Ruan Nortje, and a good conversion from Handré Pollard. After being dead in the water for 60 minutes, Bulls are out swinging.
Bulls Finally Break Through With A Try - 62' - 4:08 p.m. ET
Leinster 29, Bulls 7
Canan Moodie opens the scoring for the Bulls after a slow offensive start to the game. The conversion from Handré Pollard is good. With less than 20 minutes to go in the match, let's see if the Bulls can build on the try and make the game competitive.
James Lowe Showed Yellow Card 🟨 - 58' - 4:04 p.m. ET
Leinster 29, Bulls 0
James Lowe is showed off for Leinster's first yellow card of the game. Bulls will have a golden opportunity with a man advantage to score their first try of the game and try to build some momentum.
No Try For Bulls After TMO Review - 56' - 4:00 p.m. ET
Leinster 29, Bulls 0
Bulls nearly score their first points of the game, but the referee rules the try unsuccessful after a quick review. The offensive woes continue for the Bulls as Leinster's defense holds strong.
Bulls Will Have A Scrum Trying To Score First Points - 53' - 3:54 p.m. ET
Leinster 29, Bulls 0
The Bulls have their best scoring opportunity with a scrum after a penalty. Let's see if the Bulls staggering offense can finally punch it in with their first try of the game.
Leinster With Another Try To Start The Second Half - 46' - 3:47 p.m. ET
Leinster 29, Bulls 0
This time it's Sam Prendergast with the try for Leinster, and he follows it up with the conversion to give Leinster a near 30-point lead. There's still a second half to go, but it's getting late early for the Bulls.
⏱️ | 46'
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026
TRY! Sam Prendergast finds the gap and sneaks in and then converts his own try from out wide!
🔵🔵 29-0 ⚪️🔵#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/zb2We9GXMi
Second Half Begins - 3:39 p.m. ET
Leinster 22, Bulls 0
Halftime At Croke Park - 3:22 p.m. ET
Leinster 22, Bulls 0
Leinster Rugby is in complete control of the game as the match heads to halftime. Bulls have been unable to sustain any attack in the first half as Leinster has jumped out to a dominating 22 point lead.
Three tries have us in the lead at the break in Croke Park 💪#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/ycyQCg2ScW
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026
Bulls Unable To Gain Momentum - 39' - 3:19 p.m. ET
Leinster 22, Bulls 0
The Bulls offense is struggling with their attack, while Leinster is stopping them in their tracks. The experienced Bulls team looks to be completely shellshocked in the first half.
Leinster Scores A Penalty - 32' - 3:10 p.m. ET
Leinster 22, Bulls 0
Sam Prendergast puts the kick through the uprights as Leinster continues to build on their dominant first half.
The Bulls have no answer for Leinster's attack.
Another Try For Leinster! Third Try In 26 Minutes - 27' - 3:06 p.m. ET
Leinster 19, Bulls 0
The Bulls inability to defend in the first half is letting down the club. Jack Conan makes it three tries for Leinster who is running away with the game. The conversion is good for a 19 point lead.
⏱️ | 27'
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026
TRY! Jack Conan muscles his way over and Prendergast adds the extras!
🔵🔵 19-0 ⚪️🔵#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/6S9hjZjvON
Willie Le Roux Shown Yellow Card 🟨 - 25' - 3:04 p.m. ET
Leinster 12, Bulls 0
WIllie Le Roux is sent off for the Bulls second yellow card of the half. Leinster is now im a prime position to extend their lead over the Bulls.
Leinster Gets The Scrum - 22' - 2:58 p.m. ET
Leinster 12, Bulls 0
Bulls are forced to make a save inside of their own zone, giving Leinster an attacking scrum opportunity.
Another Try For Leinster Rugby! - 16' - 2:51 p.m. ET
Leinster 12, Bulls 0
This time is Rieko Ioane with the try for Leinster off the pass from Hugo Keenan. The conversion is no good, but Leinster has a convincing lead.
⏱️ | 16'
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026
TRY! Rieko Ioane goes over in the corner after a quick lineout creates the space!
🔵🔵 12-0 ⚪️🔵#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/CtGJ8qQUaX
Leinster Rugby In Complete Control - 10' - 2:46 p.m. ET
Leinster 7, Bulls 0
Leinster has started looking stronger, getting the ball into the Bulls white channels. Leinster is humming early and taking control of the game.
Leinster Strikes First! - 5' - 2:41 p.m. ET
Leinster 7, Bulls 0
Tommy O'Brein strikes first for Leinster with the try to take a quick lead. The conversion from Sam Prendergast is good for a seven-point lead.
Canan Moodie Shown Yellow Card 🟨 - 2' - 2:35 p.m. ET
Leinster 0, Bulls 0
Canan Moodie is sent off one minute into the match for deliberately knocking the ball down. Leinster has a man advantage early on.
Game Begins - 0'
Leinster 0, Bulls 0
Leinster Rugby kicks off against the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park. They're looking to defend their title as URC champions.
Leinster Rugby Arrives At The URC Grand Final
The defending champions @leinsterrugby have arrived to defend their title 👀
— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) June 19, 2026
Watch all the Grand Final drama, LIVE on Premier Sports 🍿#BKTURC #URC | #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/BvCzUbxiJZ
Vodacom vs. Glasgow URC Semifinal Highlights
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Leinster vs. Stormers URC Semifinal Highlights
Leinster returns to the championship match with an opportunity to defend its title.
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2026 United Rugby Championship Playoff Bracket
Quarterfinals
QF1 – May 29
- Glasgow Warriors def. Connacht
QF2 – May 30
- Leinster def. Lions
QF3 – May 30
- Stormers def. Cardiff Rugby
QF4 – May 30
- Vodacom Bulls def. Munster
Semifinals
SF1 – June 6
- Vodacom Bulls 22–21 Glasgow Warriors
SF2 – June 6
- Leinster 20–11 Stormers
Grand Final
June 19 – Croke Park, Dublin
- Leinster vs. Vodacom Bulls
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Vodacom Bulls Matchday Squad
- Gerhard Steenekamp – Prop
- Johan Grobbelaar – Hooker
- Francois Klopper – Prop
- Ruan Vermaak – Lock
- Ruan Nortje – Lock
- Marcell Coetzee (c) – Flanker
- Elrigh Louw – Flanker
- Cameron Hanekom – No. 8
- Embrose Papier – Scrum-half
- Handré Pollard – Fly-half
- Stravino Jacobs – Wing
- Harold Vorster – Centre
- Canan Moodie – Centre
- Kurt-Lee Arendse – Wing
- Willie le Roux – Fullback
Replacements
16. Marco van Staden – Forward, 17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels – Prop / Hooker, 18. Wilco Louw – Prop, 19. Cobus Wiese – Lock, 20. Jeandré Rudolph – Back Row, 21. Zak Burger – Scrum-half, 22. Stedman Gans – Centre / Back, 23. Nizaam Carr – Back Row
YOUR team to face Leinster in the VURC Grand Final 🐂
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) June 17, 2026
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📺 SuperSport 211 @Vodacom #URC | @URCOfficial_RSA pic.twitter.com/pW9H50WaJT
Leinster Rugby Matchday Squad
- Jerry Cahir – Prop
- Rónan Kelleher – Hooker
- Tadhg Furlong – Prop
- Joe McCarthy – Lock
- James Ryan – Lock
- Max Deegan – Flanker
- Josh van der Flier – Flanker
- Caelan Doris (c) – No. 8
- Jamison Gibson-Park – Scrum-half
- Sam Prendergast – Fly-half
- James Lowe – Wing
- Jamie Osborne – Centre
- Rieko Ioane – Centre
- Jimmy O'Brien – Wing
- Hugo Keenan – Fullback
Replacements
16. Dan Sheehan – Hooker, 17. Alex Usanov – Prop, 18. Thomas Clarkson – Prop, 19. Diarmuid Mangan – Lock, 20. Jack Conan – Back Row, 21. Luke McGrath – Scrum-half, 22. Harry Byrne – Fly-half, 23. Garry Ringrose – Utility Back / Centre
𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 👑
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 17, 2026
Here is your Leinster Rugby team to take on the @BlueBullsRugby in the @URCOfficial Grand Final at Croke Park on Friday night 🔥
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Why This URC Grand Final Match Matters
The Grand Final is more than just another championship game.
Leinster enters as the defending titleholder and one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, while the Bulls have established themselves as perennial contenders in the URC era.
The matchup also serves as a rematch of last season’s final, adding another layer of intrigue to an already compelling rivalry.
With both teams featuring international stars and championship experience, the stage is set for a memorable conclusion to the 2025-2026 season.
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When the final whistle sounds on June 19, one team will lift the BKT URC trophy and cement its place in league history. Watch it happen live on FloRugby.
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