Ulster v Leinster live updates from the URC clash at the Kingspan Stadium

It has been over a month since both sides were in action as international rugby has taken over with the Autumn Nations Series

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Nov 29 2024
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Ulster v Leinster live updates

Ulster welcome Leinster to the Kingspan Stadium this evening in the United Rugby Championship.

It has been over a month since both sides were in action as international rugby has taken over with the Autumn Nations Series.

With Ireland taking on Australia tomorrow, this evening is a chance for some of the provinces' fringer players to stick their hands up.

Ulster are seventh in the URC table with three wins and three losses from their opening six matches.

Last time out Ulster were beaten 21-19 in Cardiff despite leading 19-0 at half-time.

Leinster, meanwhile, have made a perfect start to the season, winning their six matches to date.

Leo Cullen's side come into this match on the back of a 24-6 win over the Lions last time out.

The match is scheduled for a 7.35pm kick-off at Kingspan Stadium. You can follow all the action right here on Irish Mirror Sport.

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The Teams

Despite this match being on the eve of Ireland's clash with Australia, there is still plenty of quality on show this evening.

Leinster are fielding a very exciting backline with the likes of Jimmy O'Brien and Jordan Larmous bringing international experience.

They will be captained by Jack Conan who returns from a hamstring injury.

Ireland have released Nick Timoney from their camp and he will start in the back row for Ulster.

Head coach Richie Murphy has made five changes from the side that started their final URC game before the Autumn Nations Series, with Iain Henderson, Tom O'Toole, Stuart McCloskey and Cormac Izuchukwu all still in the Irish squad.

Stay with us for all the action...

Ulster: Stewart Moore; Werner Kok, Ben Carson, Jude Postlethwaite, Michael Lowry; Aidan Morgan, Nathan Doak; Eric O'Sullivan, James McCormick, Scott Wilson; Alan O'Connor (capt), Kieran Treadwell; James McNabney, Nick Timoney, David McCann

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Andrew Warwick, Corrie Barrett, Harry Sheridan, Marcus Rea, John Cooney, James Humphreys, Ben Moxham

Leinster: Jimmy O'Brien; Jordan Larmour, Liam Turner, Charlie Tector, Andrew Osborne; Ross Byrne, Luke McGrath; Jack Boyle, John McKee, Rabah Slimani; Diarmuid Mangan, Brian Deeny; Max Deegan, Will Connors, Jack Conan (capt)

Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Rory McGuire, RG Snyman, James Culhane, Fintan Gunne, Harry Byrne, Scott Penny