Leinster vs. Connacht Kickoff Time, Lineups

Leinster and Connacht meet at Aviva Stadium in United Rugby Championship play, with recent history overwhelmingly favoring the hosts. 

Leinster has won each of the last five meetings between the provinces, including a 20-12 victory in December 2024. That matchup reflected a familiar pattern, with Leinster controlling territory and tempo while limiting Connacht’s attacking opportunities.

Current form reinforces the challenge facing the visitors. 

Leinster arrives in outstanding shape, having won all five of its most recent matches. That run has showcased depth across the squad and sustained execution across competitions. 

Connacht, meanwhile, has won two of its last five games, continuing to search for consistency as the URC season progresses.

With Aviva Stadium hosting, Leinster will look to extend both its winning streak and its dominance in the rivalry. 

Connacht enters aiming to disrupt that trend and deliver a performance capable of shifting momentum in a fixture that has proven difficult in recent seasons.

Leinster vs. Connacht Kickoff Time, Lineups

Leinster hosts Connacht at 12:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 3 at Aviva Stadium in United Rugby Championship action.

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Leinster Lineup vs. Connacht

Starting XV

Andrew PorterDan SheehanThomas ClarksonJoe McCarthyBrian DeenyDiarmuid ManganWill ConnorsJack ConanJamison Gibson-ParkSam PrendergastJoshua KennyCharlie TectorHugh CooneyTommy O’BrienCiaran Frawley

Replacements

16. Gus McCarthy17. Jack Boyle18. Rabah Slimani19. Conor O’Tighearnaigh20. Max Deegan21. Josh van der Flier22. Luke McGrath23. Harry ByrneConnacht Lineup vs. Leinster

Starting XV

Denis BuckleyDylan Tierney-MartinFinlay BealhamJoe JoyceDavid O’ConnorJosh MurphyCian PrendergastSean JansenMatthew DevineJosh IoaneFinn TreacyBundee AkiDavid HawkshawChay MullinsSam Gilbert

Replacements

16. Eoin de Buitlear17. Billy Bohan18. Fiachna Barrett19. Darragh Murray20. Paul Boyle21. Ben Murphy22. Harry West23. Cathal FordeSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription

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