Leinster 32 - 7 Bulls

Full time

14 Jun 2025

United Rugby Championship

Stage: Grand Final Round 21

Croke Park

Leinster vs Bulls head to head

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Leinster Rugby secured a commanding 32-7 victory over the Bulls at Croke Park. Jack Conan opened the scoring with an early try, quickly followed by conversions from Sam Prendergast. The home side continued their dominance with tries from Jordie Barrett and Josh van der Flier, ending the first half 21-0. The Bulls made a brief comeback with a try from Akker van der Merwe shortly after half-time, converting through Johan Goosen. However, Leinster responded with a try from Fintan Gunne, extending their lead. Prendergast's kicking was instrumental, as he added penalties and conversions throughout the match. Overall, Leinster showcased their strength and skill, avenging their previous defeat to the Bulls.

Broadcasters

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Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 18.0°C (Feels like 16.1°C) Condition: Rain Wind: 12.5 km/h, gusting to 28.7 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 87%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
5'

Try

Jack Conan · Leinster

5 - 0
6'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

7 - 0
13'

Try

Jordie Barrett · Leinster

12 - 0
13'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

14 - 0
22'

Try

Josh van der Flier · Leinster

19 - 0
35'

Substitution

Jannes Kirsten on for Cobus Wiese · Bulls
Halftime 19 - 0
Second Half
42'

Substitution

RG Snyman on for James Ryan · Leinster
44'

Penalty

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

22 - 0
44'

Substitution

Akker van der Merwe on for Johan Grobbelaar · Bulls
50'

Try

Akker van der Merwe · Bulls

22 - 7
50'

Conversion

Johan Goosen · Bulls

22 - 2
51'

Substitution

Alulutho Tshakweni on for Jan-Hendrik Wessels · Bulls
55'

Substitution

Ronan Kelleher on for Dan Sheehan · Leinster
55'

Substitution

Rabah Slimani on for Thomas Clarkson · Leinster
64'

Substitution

Mornay Smith on for Wilco Louw · Bulls
64'

Substitution

Nizaam Carr on for Marcell Coetzee · Bulls
65'

Substitution

Devon Williams on for Sebastian de Klerk · Bulls
65'

Substitution

Keagan Johannes on for Johan Goosen · Bulls
67'

Penalty

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

25 - 7
68'

Substitution

Fintan Gunne on for Luke McGrath · Leinster
68'

Substitution

Ross Byrne on for Sam Prendergast · Leinster
71'

Substitution

Zak Burger on for Embrose Papier · Bulls
72'

Try

Fintan Gunne · Leinster

30 - 7
73'

Conversion

Ross Byrne · Leinster

32 - 7
74'

Substitution

Jack Boyle on for Andrew Porter · Leinster
74'

Substitution

Max Deegan on for Jack Conan · Leinster
74'

Substitution

Jamie Osborne on for Garry Ringrose · Leinster
Fulltime 32 - 7

Player ratings

Leinster

15 Jimmy O'Brien 6.7
14 Tommy O'Brien 6.1
13 Garry Ringrose 6.3
12 Jordie Barrett 7.8
11 James Lowe 6.4
10 Sam Prendergast 6.6
9 Luke McGrath 6.2
1 Andrew Porter 5.9
2 Dan Sheehan 6.6
3 Thomas Clarkson 7.4
4 Joe McCarthy 7.2
5 James Ryan 6.3
6 Ryan Baird 7.0
7 Josh van der Flier 7.9
8 Jack Conan 8.3
16 Ronan Kelleher 7.0
17 Jack Boyle –
18 Rabah Slimani 6.4
19 RG Snyman 6.9
20 Max Deegan –
21 Fintan Gunne 7.1
22 Ross Byrne 6.8
23 Jamie Osborne –

Bulls

15 Willie Le Roux 5.6
14 Canan Moodie 5.9
13 David Kriel 6.2
12 Harold Vorster 5.3
11 Sebastian de Klerk 6.0
10 Johan Goosen 6.7
9 Embrose Papier 6.7
1 Jan-Hendrik Wessels 6.2
2 Johan Grobbelaar 7.5
3 Wilco Louw 5.9
4 Cobus Wiese 6.9
5 JF van Heerden 6.8
6 Marco van Staden 7.3
7 Ruan Nortje 6.3
8 Marcell Coetzee 6.9
16 Akker van der Merwe 6.8
17 Alulutho Tshakweni 5.9
18 Mornay Smith 5.9
19 Jannes Kirsten 6.2
20 Nizaam Carr 6.4
21 Zak Burger –
22 Keagan Johannes 5.8
23 Devon Williams 5.9