{"id":203735,"date":"2025-10-10T20:03:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/203735\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T20:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:03:07","slug":"leinster-rugby-vs-hollywoodbets-sharks-kickoff-time-lineups-in-urc-round-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/203735\/","title":{"rendered":"Leinster Rugby vs Hollywoodbets Sharks Kickoff Time, Lineups In URC Round 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leinster Rugby returns to Aviva Stadium<\/a> on Saturday, Oct. 11, for one of Round 3\u2019s most anticipated BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures against the Hollywoodbets Sharks. The Irish powerhouse will look to continue its strong home form, while the South African visitors close out their European tour determined to rebound from a tough opening stretch.<\/p>\n

Leinster contact skills coach Se\u00e1n O\u2019Brien said the team\u2019s focus this week has been on controlling what it can and meeting the physical challenge the Sharks will bring.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sharks can hurt you pretty badly when they’re on,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cWe have to prepare as best we possibly can, first and foremost. Whatever they throw at us, hopefully we have an answer for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that Leinster\u2019s attention this week has been inward, with an emphasis on sharp execution and intensity in the breakdown.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut this week, in particular, I think it’s more about focusing on ourselves and what we can bring to the table, making sure we have covered all our detail and we get our pitch right when we get to the game on Saturday in terms of the physicality,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cThey’ll be hurting from this tour already, having drawn a game and lost a game. They’ll want to finish very strongly.\u201d<\/p>\n

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2025 Leinster Rugby vs Hollywoodbets Sharks<\/p>\n

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O\u2019Brien said the Sharks\u2019 style mirrors much of what has made South African teams dangerous in the URC.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey’re a big pack of forwards with extremely quick backs, so typical of South African teams at the minute,\u201d he said. \u201cIf you’re in any way loose or not on it, you’ll get punished very quickly. We’ll focus on ourselves and make sure we’ve covered all we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to know about Leinster Rugby vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks, including kickoff time, full lineups and how to watch live on FloRugby.<\/p>\n

Leinster Rugby vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks Kickoff In Round 3 Of The BKT United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

Kickoff for Leinster Rugby vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks is set for 12:30 p.m. ET at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match is part of Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.<\/p>\n

Leinster Rugby Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks In Round 3 Of BKT United Rugby ChampionshipStarters: Jamie Osborne; Jimmy O\u2019Brien, Robbie Henshaw, Ciar\u00e1n Frawley, James Lowe; Harry Byrne, Fintan Gunne; Paddy McCarthy, R\u00f3nan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong; Brian Deeny, Ryan Baird; Alex Soroka, Josh van der Flier (Capt.), Max Deegan.Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Jack Boyle, Thomas Clarkson, Diarmuid Mangan, James Culhane, Luke McGrath, Hugh Cooney, Joshua Kenny.Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup vs. Leinster Rugby In Round 3 Of BKT United Rugby ChampionshipStarters: Edwill van der Merwe; Ethan Hooker, Jurenzo Julius, Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi; Jean Smith, Jaden Hendrikse; Simphiwe Matanzima, Fez Mbatha, Ruan Dreyer; Jason Jenkins, Marvin Orie; Phepsi Buthelezi, Emmanuel Tshituka, Vincent Tshituka (Capt.).Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi, Dian Bleuler, Vincent Koch, Bathobele Hlekani, Nick Hatton, Ross Braude, Siya Masuku, Francois Venter.How To Watch Leinster Rugby vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks In Round 3 Of The BKT United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

The match between Leinster Rugby and Hollywoodbets Sharks will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Coverage begins shortly before kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET. A FloRugby subscription is required to watch every game of Round 3 in the BKT United Rugby Championship.<\/p>\n

URC Standings 2025: Week 2Bulls (10) \u2013 2-0-0Stormers (9) \u2013 2-0-0Munster (9) \u2013 2-0-0Zebre (9) \u2013 2-0-0Cardiff Rugby (7) \u2013 1-1-0Glasgow Warriors (6) \u2013 1-1-0Ulster (5) \u2013 1-0-0Connacht (5) \u2013 1-0-0Benetton (4) \u2013 1-1-0Edinburgh (2) \u2013 0-1-0Sharks (2) \u2013 0-1-1Dragons (2) \u2013 0-1-1\u00a0Lions (1) \u2013 0-2-0Ospreys (1) \u2013 0-2-0Leinster (1) \u2013 0-2-0Scarlets (0) \u2013 0-1-0<\/p>\n

Team (Pts.) \u2013 W-L-D<\/p>\n

URC Results 2025: Week 2Stormers 26 – 10 OspreysDragons 17 – 17 SharksBenetton 16 – 14 Glasgow WarriorsBulls 39 – 31 LeinsterMunster 23 – 20 Cardiff RugbyZebre 22 – 20 LionsURC Schedule 2025: Week 3<\/p>\n

Oct. 10, 2025<\/p>\n

Munster vs Edinburgh – 2:45 PM ETScarlets vs. Stormers – 2:45 PM ET<\/p>\n

Oct. 11, 2025<\/p>\n

Ospreys vs. Zebre – 10 AM ETBenetton vs. Lions – 10 AM ETGlasgow Warriors vs. Dragons – 12:30 PM ETLeinster vs. Sharks – 12:30 PMCardiff Rugby vs. Connacht – 2:45 PM ETUlster vs. Bulls – 2:45 PM ETHow To Watch International Rugby In USA<\/p>\n

FloRugby broadcasts dozens of international rugby matches throughout the year, including the summer rugby internationals from June to November.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n

The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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