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.<\/p>\n
Leinster took control early after Canan Moodie\u2019s yellow card, with Tommy O\u2019Brien and Rieko Ioane crossing before Jack Conan made the score 19-0 inside 27 minutes.<\/p>\n
Sam Prendergast starred at fly-half, adding a penalty before halftime and scoring early in the second half to stretch Leinster\u2019s lead to 29-0.<\/p>\n
The Bulls finally answered through Moodie, but a disallowed Ruan Nortje try killed their momentum before Harry Byrne sealed Leinster\u2019s dominant title victory in the closing minutes.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Read the entire FloRugby<\/a> recap to catch up on key updates and highlights from the game.<\/p>\n Subscribe to FloRugby to watch the Leinster Rugby vs. Vodacom Bulls replay from Croke Park.<\/a><\/p>\n Player Of The Match: Sam Prendergast<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Player of the Match in the @URCOfficial<\/a> Grand Final is… Sam Prendergast! \ud83e\udd29#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nw2hH9CaCo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026<\/a>End Of Game – Leinster Goes Back-To-Back, Wins 2026 URC Grand FinalFinal Score: Leinster 36, Bulls 7<\/p>\n Nine months. 21 games. We did this together \ud83d\udd25#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Hck1mlKEHz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026<\/a>Leinster Gets A 5th Try, Solidifies Match – 77′ – 4:25 p.m. ETLeinster 36, Bulls 7<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u23f1\ufe0f | 77′<\/p>\n TRY! Harry Byrne gets in on the fun and converts his own try!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udd35 36-7 \u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd35#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KzO6hpv26f<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026<\/a>Try Is NO GOOD After TMO Review! – 68′ – 4:17 p.m. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 7<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Bulls Have Life! A Second Try In A Row – 68′ – 4:13 p.m. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 14<\/p>\n 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 Handr\u00e9 Pollard. After being dead in the water for 60 minutes, Bulls are out swinging.<\/p>\n Bulls Finally Break Through With A Try – 62′ – 4:08 p.m. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 7<\/p>\n Canan Moodie opens the scoring for the Bulls after a slow offensive start to the game. The conversion from Handr\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n James Lowe Showed Yellow Card \u00a0\ud83d\udfe8 – 58′ – 4:04 p.m. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n No Try For Bulls After TMO Review – 56′ – 4:00 p.m. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Bulls Will Have A Scrum Trying To Score First Points – 53′ – 3:54 p.m. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Leinster With Another Try To Start The Second Half – 46′ – 3:47 p.m. ETLeinster 29, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u23f1\ufe0f | 46′<\/p>\n TRY! Sam Prendergast finds the gap and sneaks in and then converts his own try from out wide!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udd35 29-0 \u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd35#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zb2We9GXMi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026<\/a>Second Half Begins – 3:39 p.m. ETLeinster 22, Bulls 0Halftime At Croke Park – 3:22 p.m. ETLeinster 22, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Three tries have us in the lead at the break in Croke Park \ud83d\udcaa#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ycyQCg2ScW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026<\/a>Bulls Unable To Gain Momentum – 39′ – 3:19 p.m. ETLeinster 22, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Leinster Scores A Penalty – 32′ – 3:10 p.m. ETLeinster 22, Bulls 0<\/p>\n Sam Prendergast puts the kick through the uprights as Leinster continues to build on their dominant first half.<\/p>\n The Bulls have no answer for Leinster’s attack.<\/p>\n Another Try For Leinster! Third Try In 26 Minutes – 27′ – 3:06 p.m. ETLeinster 19, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u23f1\ufe0f | 27′<\/p>\n TRY! Jack Conan muscles his way over and Prendergast adds the extras!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udd35 19-0 \u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd35#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6S9hjZjvON<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026<\/a>Willie Le Roux Shown Yellow Card \u00a0\ud83d\udfe8 – 25′ – 3:04 p.m. ETLeinster 12, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Leinster Gets The Scrum – 22′ – 2:58 p.m. ETLeinster 12, Bulls 0<\/p>\n Bulls are forced to make a save inside of their own zone, giving Leinster an attacking scrum opportunity.<\/p>\n Another Try For Leinster Rugby! – 16′ – 2:51 p.m. ETLeinster 12, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u23f1\ufe0f | 16′<\/p>\n TRY! Rieko Ioane goes over in the corner after a quick lineout creates the space!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udd35 12-0 \u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd35#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CtGJ8qQUaX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) June 19, 2026<\/a>Leinster Rugby In Complete Control – 10′ – 2:46 p.m. ETLeinster 7, Bulls 0<\/p>\n Leinster has started looking stronger, getting the ball into the Bulls white channels. Leinster is humming early and taking control of the game.<\/p>\n Leinster Strikes First! – 5′ – 2:41 p.m. ETLeinster 7, Bulls 0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Canan Moodie Shown Yellow Card \ud83d\udfe8 – 2′ – 2:35 p.m. ETLeinster 0, Bulls 0<\/p>\n Canan Moodie is sent off one minute into the match for deliberately knocking the ball down. Leinster has a man advantage early on.<\/p>\n Game Begins – 0’Leinster 0, Bulls 0<\/p>\n Leinster Rugby kicks off against the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park. They’re looking to defend their title as URC champions.<\/p>\n Leinster Rugby Arrives At The URC Grand Final<\/p>\n The defending champions @leinsterrugby<\/a> have arrived to defend their title \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Watch all the Grand Final drama, LIVE on Premier Sports \ud83c\udf7f#BKTURC<\/a> #URC<\/a> | #LEIvBUL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BvCzUbxiJZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) June 19, 2026<\/a>Vodacom vs. Glasgow URC Semifinal Highlights<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Leinster vs. Stormers URC Semifinal Highlights<\/p>\n Leinster returns to the championship match with an opportunity to defend its title.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2026 United Rugby Championship Playoff BracketQuarterfinalsQF1 \u2013 May 29Glasgow Warriors def. ConnachtQF2 \u2013 May 30QF3 \u2013 May 30Stormers def. Cardiff RugbyQF4 \u2013 May 30Vodacom Bulls def. MunsterSemifinalsSF1 \u2013 June 6Vodacom Bulls 22\u201321 Glasgow WarriorsSF2 \u2013 June 6Leinster 20\u201311 StormersGrand FinalJune 19 \u2013 Croke Park, DublinLeinster vs. Vodacom BullsHow to Watch Leinster vs. Vodacom Bulls In The United States<\/p>\n Leinster Rugby vs. Vodacom Bulls streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.<\/a><\/p>\n Vodacom Bulls Matchday SquadGerhard Steenekamp \u2013 PropJohan Grobbelaar \u2013 HookerFrancois Klopper \u2013 PropRuan Vermaak \u2013 LockRuan Nortje \u2013 LockMarcell Coetzee (c) \u2013 FlankerElrigh Louw \u2013 FlankerCameron Hanekom \u2013 No. 8Embrose Papier \u2013 Scrum-halfHandr\u00e9 Pollard \u2013 Fly-halfStravino Jacobs \u2013 WingHarold Vorster \u2013 CentreCanan Moodie \u2013 CentreKurt-Lee Arendse \u2013 WingWillie le Roux \u2013 FullbackReplacements<\/p>\n 16. Marco van Staden \u2013 Forward, 17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels \u2013 Prop \/ Hooker, 18. Wilco Louw \u2013 Prop, 19. Cobus Wiese \u2013 Lock, 20. Jeandr\u00e9 Rudolph \u2013 Back Row, 21. Zak Burger \u2013 Scrum-half, 22. Stedman Gans \u2013 Centre \/ Back, 23. Nizaam Carr \u2013 Back Row<\/p>\n YOUR team to face Leinster in the VURC Grand Final \ud83d\udc02<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Croke Park | 19 JUNE | 20:30 \u2014 Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) June 17, 2026<\/a>Leinster Rugby Matchday SquadJerry Cahir \u2013 PropR\u00f3nan Kelleher \u2013 HookerTadhg Furlong \u2013 PropJoe McCarthy \u2013 LockJames Ryan \u2013 LockMax Deegan \u2013 FlankerJosh van der Flier \u2013 FlankerCaelan Doris (c) \u2013 No. 8Jamison Gibson-Park \u2013 Scrum-halfSam Prendergast \u2013 Fly-halfJames Lowe \u2013 WingJamie Osborne \u2013 CentreRieko Ioane \u2013 CentreJimmy O’Brien \u2013 WingHugo Keenan \u2013 FullbackReplacements<\/p>\n 16. Dan Sheehan \u2013 Hooker, 17. Alex Usanov \u2013 Prop, 18. Thomas Clarkson \u2013 Prop, 19. Diarmuid Mangan \u2013 Lock, 20. Jack Conan \u2013 Back Row, 21. Luke McGrath \u2013 Scrum-half, 22. Harry Byrne \u2013 Fly-half, 23. Garry Ringrose \u2013 Utility Back \/ Centre<\/p>\n \ud835\ude3f\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5b\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude59 \ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude58\ud835\ude67\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude6c\ud835\ude63 \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n Here is your Leinster Rugby team to take on the @BlueBullsRugby<\/a> in the @URCOfficial<\/a> Grand Final at Croke Park on Friday night \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf0 Team news: https:\/\/t.co\/FbrBI4EkvN<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Tickets: https:\/\/t.co\/ORBhehfNLV<\/a>#LEIvBUL<\/a> #NeverLessThanEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tfw8zSchkI<\/a><\/p>\n
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