Leinster defeats Bulls 36-7 to retain United Rugby Championship title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Leinster secured the United Rugby Championship title with a 36-7 victory over the Bulls at Croke Park on June 19. The team dominated the first half, leading 22-0 at halftime with tries from Tommy O'Brien, Rieko Ioane, and Jack Conan. Despite some discipline issues leading to two yellow cards for the Bulls, they managed to break through with a try from Canan Moodie. However, Leinster added two more tries after the break, solidifying their win and becoming the first team to defend the title since the league's rebranding in 2021.
- •Leinster scores five tries in the final match.
- •Bulls receive two yellow cards in the first half.
- •Match played at Croke Park in Dublin.
- •Leinster led 22-0 at halftime.
- •Canan Moodie scores a consolation try for the Bulls.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title
- 8:44 PMBBC Sport — Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title
"Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.
"Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:44 PMFive-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title
Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 8:44 PMFive-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title
Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.
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