Leinster Clinch Ninth URC Title at Croke Park

Leinster won their ninth United Rugby Championship title with a 32-7 victory over the Bulls at Croke Park, witnessed by a record crowd of 46,127 for a league final in Ireland. The Irish side overcame the late withdrawal of scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park and built a commanding 19-0 halftime lead with tries from Jack Conan, Jordie Barrett, and Josh van der Flier. Sam Prendergast added 10 points, while Fintan Gunne scored a late try, converted by departing Ross Byrne. The Bulls managed only a single try from Akker van der Merwe and struggled with discipline and errors throughout the match. The win provided redemption for Leinster after their recent Champions Cup semi-final exit and marked a fitting farewell for several departing players. Leinster’s British & Irish Lions representatives also delivered standout performances.