Leinster finally gets to come home. After two defeats in South Africa, the defending United Rugby Championship champions return to Dublin with a new-look stadium, a revamped lineup and a perfect Cardiff side waiting to spoil the occasion.

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Leinster enters Saturday's Round 3 matchup 13th in the URC standings after an 0-2 start, while second-place Cardiff arrives with two victories. The match also marks Leinster's first competitive appearance at the redeveloped RDS, now known as Laya Arena, with Dan Sheehan captaining a starting XV featuring Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan and Garry Ringrose.

Cardiff has reinforcements of its own, with Taulupe Faletau returning at No. 8 and Aled Davies starting at scrum-half. Liam Belcher captains the visitors, who will be looking to extend their unbeaten start against the reigning champions.

Leinster also has several returning internationals in its matchday squad, while Oliver Coffey gets the start at scrum-half alongside Sam Prendergast. With the hosts searching for their first win and Cardiff looking to remain perfect, the occasion at Laya Arena has plenty riding on it.

Leinster vs. Cardiff Kickoff Time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026

• Kickoff: 2:45 p.m. ET

• Venue: Laya Arena, Dublin, Ireland

• Competition: BKT United Rugby Championship, Round 3

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Leinster Rugby Confirmed Lineup

Starting XV

1. Alex Usanov

2. Dan Sheehan (captain)

3. Tadhg Furlong

4. Joe McCarthy

5. James Ryan

6. Max Deegan

7. Scott Penny

8. Jack Conan

9. Oliver Coffey

10. Sam Prendergast

11. Jimmy O'Brien

12. Jamie Osborne

13. Garry Ringrose

14. Josh Kenny

15. Hugo Keenan

Replacements

16. Ronan Kelleher

17. Peter Dooley

18. Tom Clarkson

19. Alan Spicer

20. Josh Ericson

21. Fintan Gunne

22. Caspar Gabriel

23. Robbie Henshaw

Cardiff Rugby Confirmed Lineup

Starting XV

1. Danny Southworth

2. Liam Belcher (captain)

3. Javan Sebastian

4. Josh McNally

5. Teddy Williams

6. Alex Mann

7. Dan Thomas

8. Taulupe Faletau

9. Aled Davies

10. Callum Sheedy

11. Mason Grady

12. Le Roux Malan

13. Harri Millard

14. Jacob Beetham

15. Matty Young

Replacements

16. Evan Lloyd

17. Rhys Barratt

18. Sam Wainwright

19. George Nott

20. Semisi Paea

21. Johan Mulder

22. Jarrod Evans

23. Steff Emanuel

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