Andrew Porter to miss Leinster's URC final against Bulls
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday. Porter exited in the first half of the semi-final against the Stormers, suffering from a calf issue. Captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan are also injury doubts ahead of the match. Doris sustained a knee injury while Sheehan missed the semi-final altogether. Leinster seeks to defend their title after winning the previous final against the Bulls 32-7, while the Bulls aim for their first URC championship.
- •Andrew Porter ruled out of URC final due to injury.
- •Captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan are injury concerns.
- •Leinster aims for back-to-back URC titles.
- •The final takes place at Croke Park on Friday.
- •Leinster won last year's final 32-7 against the Bulls.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Leinster prop Porter ruled out of URC final
- 3:16 PMBBC Sport — Leinster prop Porter ruled out of URC final
"Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final with the Bulls at Croke Park.
"Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final with the Bulls at Croke Park.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:20 PMLeinster prop Porter ruled out of URC final
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final with the Bulls at Croke Park.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 3:16 PMLeinster prop Porter ruled out of URC final
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final with the Bulls at Croke Park.
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