We have a Leinster v Bulls prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of the United Rugby Championship Final on Saturday Evening.
How To Watch Leinster v Bulls
When is Leinster v Bulls
5 pm, Saturday, June 14th
TV Channel
Premier Sports 1, TG4
Who are the Officiating Team?
Referee: Andrea Piardi (France)
Assistant Referees : Mike Adamson (Scotland), Sam Grove-White
TMO: Matteo Liperini (France)
Where is Leinster v Bulls
Croke Park
Leinster v Bulls Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Leinster | 2/11 | 84.6% |
Bulls | 4/1 | 2% |
Draw | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Leinster are priced at 2/11 favourites to win this game.
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Bulls are outsiders with odds of 4/1, and the draw is seen as a 33/1 shot.
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
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Handicap Betting
Leinster: -12 @ 10/11
Bulls +12 @ 10/11
Handicap Draw: -12 @ 18/1
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Team News
Leinster Team
Leinster: Jimmy O'Brien; Tommy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Jordie Barrett, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Thomas Clarkson; Joe McCarthy, James Ryan; Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier, Jack Conan (capt).
Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Jack Boyle, Rabah Slimani, RG Snyman, Max Deegan, Luke McGrath, Ross Byrne, Jamie Osborne.
v Bulls Team
Bulls: Willie le Roux; Canan Moodie, David Kriel, Harold Vorster, Sebastian de Klerk; Johan Goosen, Embrose Papier; Jan-hendrik Wessels, Johan Grobbelaar, Wilco Louw; Cobus Wiese, JF van Heerden; Marco van Staden, Ruan Nortje (capt), Marcell Coetzee.
Replacements: Akker van der Merwe, Alulutho Tshakweni, Mornay Smith, Jannes Kirsten, Nizaam Carr, Zak Burger, Keagan Johannes, Devon Williams.
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Leinster v Bulls Weather Forecast
For the Leinster v Bulls match on June 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Croke Park in Dublin, expect partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with a moderate 20–40% chance of light, scattered showers. Temperatures will likely range from 15–18°C, feeling cooler at 13–16°C due to moderate southwest to south winds blowing at 15–20 km/h, with gusts up to 25–30 km/h.
Leinster Form
Leinster have had an exceptional 2024-25 United Rugby Championship season, topping the league standings with a total of 76 points to finish 8 clear of closest challengers Bulls following a record of 16 wins and 2 defeats. They were the joint highest scorers with the Bulls (542) and had the best defence conceding only 256 with the next best being Bull's total of 306. They also won the Irish Shield winning 6/6 of their games.
In their quarter-final they faced Welsh side Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium and though they won 33-21 in the end. Interestingly they had lost 35-22 the previous month but battered them last November 54-5.
Last weekend Leinster booked their place in the United Rugby Championship final following a 37-19 victory over Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium. Dan Sheehan and Jamie Osborne each scored two tries, with Leinster's dominant kicking game and physicality overwhelming the reigning champions. Ryan Baird earned man of the match for his relentless energy, while Sam Prendergast's playmaking and RG Snyman's impact off the bench shone.
Bulls Form
Bulls had a strong 2024/25 United Rugby Championship campaign where a record of 14 wins and 4 defeats meant they qualified for a home quarter-final for the knockout stages. The strength of their challenge was built off a potent attack with their 542 points scored equal with their opponents for this final and table toppers Leinster. However, they were poorer in the South African Shield finishing 3rd of the four teams with a record of 3 wins and 3 defeats.
In their URC quarter-final, they put in a brilliant showing to win at home against Edinburgh 42-33 in a thriller which saw them have 6 different try-scorers this was their second win over the Scottish side this season following a 22-16 win last September.
They booked their place in the final following their semi-final victory over fellow South African side the Sharks 25-13 booking their third final appearance. Sebastian de Klerk, Canan Moodie, and David Kriel scored tries, with Johan Goosen’s kicking and Wilco Louw’s scrum dominance proving pivotal. Despite three yellow cards, the Bulls’ tactical kicking and defensive resilience outshone a Sharks side hampered by errors and Eben Etzebeth’s absence. De Klerk’s standout performance earned him man of the match.
Leinster v Bulls Rugby Head-To-Head
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Bulls and Leinster have met 6 times since 2021, with Leinster winning twice and Bulls winning four times.
Head-To-Head Results Last 5 Matches
2025: Bulls won 21-20
2024: Bulls won 25-20
2024: Leinster won 47-14
2023: Bulls won 62-7
2022: Bulls won 27-26
Trends
Leinster have scored 151 points, while the Bulls have scored 138 points across these encounters.
Key Players
Jamison Gibson-Park– Leinster
Gibson-Park is widely regarded as one of, if not the best scrum-half in World Rugby, in their URC semi-final against Bull last year he was noted for being “quick to the breakdown and sharp with his passing,” cleaning up. His ability to control the tempo on Saturday will be crucial as well as his quick decision-making and accurate distribution.
Last weekend he orchestrated Leinster’s attack, floating a pass for Dan Sheehan’s early try and another big performance will be expected for the United Rugby Championship Final.
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Willie Le Roux – Bulls
Springboks Star Willie Le Roux has performed against Leinster before, in last season’s semi-final clash between both sides he was noted for his brilliant display where he showed precise kicking, assisting tries and exploiting Leinster’s rush defence. Leading the Bulls’ second-ranked URC kicking game, he’ll target territorial dominance. His playmaking creates opportunities for wingers like Moodie, vital with Hanekom out
Last weekend he was key again in their victory with his tactical kicking and playmaking helping the Bulls to control of territory which made all the difference in their win.
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Leinster v Bulls Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Leinster 25-20 Bulls
Leinster have been the standout side in the URC this season and are heavy favourites for this game with good reason especially with home advantage this time at Croke Park.
Bulls have shown themselves to be more than capable of beating Leinster on multiple occasions and won’t fear the Irish side this weekend.
I’m expecting a tighter game than most, Leinster should still do enough but the Bulls may just cause them a scare.
Best Bet: Bulls +10 – 13/10
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
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