URC Final: Leinster v Bulls - 14 June 2025

[Leonormous Boozer]

Piardi to ref.

I have no idea who'll win. Not to disrespect the Bulls who will cause a lot of trouble but there's definitely an aspect of Leinster v Leinster's own demons in this one.

Hoping to find a pub in Prague for it, if anyone's ever watched rugby there, do let me know where!

 

[big ginger 8]

Piardi named as ref...

Think I'd rather have played the Sharks. Not sure what to expect. Big ask for Clarkson.

Injury update isn't too promising with VDF, Ringrose, Keenan, and Furlong all needing further assessment.

People like to go on about our depth but those are all serious losses.

 

[The Seeker]

Should be a great match. I hope the Bulls win.

 

[irisht]

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Jimmy O'Brien (101)
14. Tommy O'Brien (46)
13. Garry Ringrose (138)
12. Jordie Barrett (14)
11. James Lowe (91)
10. Sam Prendergast (33)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (157)
1. Andrew Porter (139)
2. Dan Sheehan (72)
3. Thomas Clarkson (58)
4. Joe McCarthy (49)
5. James Ryan (96)
6. Ryan Baird (84)
7. Josh van der Flier (157)
8. Jack Conan (165) CAPTAIN

Replacements:
16. Rónan Kelleher (78)
17. Jack Boyle (27)
18. Rabah Slimani (22)
19. RG Snyman (21)
20. Max Deegan (135)
21. Luke McGrath (233)
22. Ross Byrne (185)
23. Jamie Osborne (64)

VODACOM BULLS vs LEINSTER RUGBY STARTING XV: 1. Jan-hendrik Wessels, 2. Johan Grobbelaar, 3. Wilco Louw, 4. Cobus Wiese, 5. JF van Heerden, 6. Marco van Staden, 7. Ruan Nortje (c), 8. Marcell Coetzee, 9. Embrose Papier, 10. Johan Goosen, 11. Sebastian de Klerk, 12. Harold Vorster, 13. David Kriel, 14. Canon Moodie, 15. Willie le Roux

IMPACT SQUAD: 16. Akker van der Merwe, 17. Alulutho Tshakweni, 18. Mornay Smith, 19. Jannes Kirsten, 20. Nizaam Carr, 21. Zak Burger, 22. Keagan Johannes, 23. Devon Williams

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Let's go Cobus and Akker (I actually want Leinster to win)

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Let's go Cobus and Akker (I actually want Leinster to win)

We won't but thank you.

 

[big ginger 8]

Huge having VDF and Ringrose back. Slightly surprised we're not starting Slimani. JOB a step down from Keenan but a talented player who looked good last week.

Bench looks a lot better without a Byrne Frawley combo as well.

 

[big ginger 8]

Despite yesterday being a stunner it is ******* rain today, puts a dampener on the attendance definitely.

Not sure which team it suits more

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Fetish out, McGrath in. Big loss.

 

[big ginger 8]

Well, ****.

 

[Dutchgeo88]

So many empty seats, embarrassing for a final!

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Sam don't miss

 

[Which Tyler]

So many empty seats, embarrassing for a final!

As embarrassing as having Dickson as ref?

 

[Gavin]

Play on. Just a little rugby incident.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

That was eye contact.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Just a penalty for that is insane

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Soft call, my God. Went for the fish hook, mouth was closed so switched to the eye.

 

[big ginger 8]

Classy move from TOB.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Awful reffing.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

credit to the Leinster's talent depth they were able to find this Barrett guy between the champions cup final and today