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.

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

β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026End Of Game – Leinster Goes Back-To-Back, Wins 2026 URC Grand FinalFinal Score: Leinster 36, Bulls 7

Nine months. 21 games. We did this together πŸ”₯#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/Hck1mlKEHz

β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026Leinster Gets A 5th Try, Solidifies Match – 77′ – 4:25 p.m. ETLeinster 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′

TRY! Harry Byrne gets in on the fun and converts his own try!

πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ 36-7 βšͺοΈπŸ”΅#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/KzO6hpv26f

β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026Try Is NO GOOD After TMO Review! – 68′ – 4:17 p.m. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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 HandrΓ© 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. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 7

Canan Moodie opens the scoring for the Bulls after a slow offensive start to the game. The conversion from HandrΓ© 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. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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′

TRY! Sam Prendergast finds the gap and sneaks in and then converts his own try from out wide!

πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ 29-0 βšͺοΈπŸ”΅#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/zb2We9GXMi

β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026Second Half Begins – 3:39 p.m. ETLeinster 22, Bulls 0Halftime At Croke Park – 3:22 p.m. ETLeinster 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 πŸ’ͺ#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/ycyQCg2ScW

β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026Bulls Unable To Gain Momentum – 39′ – 3:19 p.m. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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′

TRY! Jack Conan muscles his way over and Prendergast adds the extras!

πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ 19-0 βšͺοΈπŸ”΅#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/6S9hjZjvON

β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026Willie Le Roux Shown Yellow Card  🟨 – 25′ – 3:04 p.m. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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′

TRY! Rieko Ioane goes over in the corner after a quick lineout creates the space!

πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ 12-0 βšͺοΈπŸ”΅#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/CtGJ8qQUaX

β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026Leinster Rugby In Complete Control – 10′ – 2:46 p.m. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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. ETLeinster 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 πŸ‘€

Watch all the Grand Final drama, LIVE on Premier Sports 🍿#BKTURC #URC | #LEIvBUL pic.twitter.com/BvCzUbxiJZ

β€” BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) June 19, 2026Vodacom vs. Glasgow URC Semifinal Highlights

After reaching another championship match, the South African side will attempt to avenge last year’s defeat to Leinster while capturing a title that has narrowly escaped them in recent seasons. Here are the highlights from their win over Glasgow.

Leinster vs. Stormers URC Semifinal Highlights

Leinster returns to the championship match with an opportunity to defend its title.

The Irish powerhouse once again navigated the URC playoffs successfully and now sits one victory away from consecutive league titles. Here are the highlights from their win over the DHL Stormers.

2026 United Rugby Championship Playoff BracketQuarterfinalsQF1 – May 29Glasgow Warriors def. ConnachtQF2 – May 30QF3 – May 30Stormers def. Cardiff RugbyQF4 – May 30Vodacom Bulls def. MunsterSemifinalsSF1 – June 6Vodacom Bulls 22–21 Glasgow WarriorsSF2 – June 6Leinster 20–11 StormersGrand FinalJune 19 – Croke Park, DublinLeinster vs. Vodacom BullsHow to Watch Leinster vs. Vodacom Bulls In The United States

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Vodacom Bulls Matchday SquadGerhard Steenekamp – PropJohan Grobbelaar – HookerFrancois Klopper – PropRuan Vermaak – LockRuan Nortje – LockMarcell Coetzee (c) – FlankerElrigh Louw – FlankerCameron Hanekom – No. 8Embrose Papier – Scrum-halfHandrΓ© Pollard – Fly-halfStravino Jacobs – WingHarold Vorster – CentreCanan Moodie – CentreKurt-Lee Arendse – WingWillie le Roux – FullbackReplacements

16. Marco van Staden – Forward, 17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels – Prop / Hooker, 18. Wilco Louw – Prop, 19. Cobus Wiese – Lock, 20. JeandrΓ© 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 πŸ‚

🏟️ Croke Park | 19 JUNE | 20:30
πŸ“Ί SuperSport 211 @Vodacom #URC | @URCOfficial_RSA pic.twitter.com/pW9H50WaJT

β€” Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) June 17, 2026Leinster Rugby Matchday SquadJerry Cahir – PropRΓ³nan Kelleher – HookerTadhg Furlong – PropJoe McCarthy – LockJames Ryan – LockMax Deegan – FlankerJosh van der Flier – FlankerCaelan Doris (c) – No. 8Jamison Gibson-Park – Scrum-halfSam Prendergast – Fly-halfJames Lowe – WingJamie Osborne – CentreRieko Ioane – CentreJimmy O’Brien – WingHugo Keenan – FullbackReplacements

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

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Here is your Leinster Rugby team to take on the @BlueBullsRugby in the @URCOfficial Grand Final at Croke Park on Friday night πŸ”₯

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β€” Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 17, 2026Why 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.Β 

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.

Grand Final | Leinster Rugby vs. Vodacom Bulls | Men’s United Rugby Championship

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Leinster defeated the Bulls 32-7 to secure a record ninth URC title.Β 

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