Leinster Beat Bulls to Win URC Grand Final

Leinster Rugby ended a four-year trophy drought by defeating the Vodacom Bulls 32-7 in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final at Croke Park. Despite losing scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park to injury on the morning of the match, Leinster dominated both the scrum and lineout, with Luke McGrath starting and academy player Fintan Gunne making an impact off the bench. The Irish side led 19-0 at halftime with tries from Jack Conan, Jordie Barrett, and Josh van der Flier. Leinster's Ryan Baird and RG Snyman disrupted the Bulls' lineout, and Jack Conan's leadership compensated for the absence of captain Caelan Doris. The match set a record for attendance at an Irish league decider, highlighting Leinster's achievement. The Bulls failed to match their usual set-piece dominance and suffered their third loss in a URC final in four years.