Ulster vs. Leinster Rugby Live Updates, Scores And Highlights ...

The United Rugby Championship is back after a month-long hiatus, albeit briefly, as the teams get one more match in before starting the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup play. 

And two teams that will be competing for the European Championship are kick things off at 2:35 p.m. ET in Belfast as Ulster Rugby hosts the top team in the URC, Leinster Rugby. 

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So far Leinster Rugby has looked unstoppable with a 6-0-0 record and five bonus point wins. But Ulster Rugby at home in Belfast is one of the toughest clubs to beat in the world. Ulster is 3-0-0 at home and and 3-0-3 overall with a win over defending champions Glasgow Warriors in Belfast. They've already won an Irish Derby at home, beating Connacht earlier this year. 

But Leinster, one of the heavy favourites to win the Investec Champions Cup, has been rolling. 

Both teams could be down several key players with the Ireland Rugby National Team playing their final international match of the season against Australia at 10:10 a.m. on Nov. 30, making the match even more intriguing. 

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Full-Time! Leinster Win!

Still undefeated in the 2024/25 season, Leinster will be happy to have come away with the win, but there will be plenty to work on. Ulster will be happy to have at least held on to a losing bonus point, but that match was there for the taking, which will frustrate head coach Richie Murphy. Thank you for tuning in to our live updates of this match, and don't forget you can catch all of the URC live and exclusively on FloRugby, so check out our subscription packages. ULSTER 20 - LEINSTER 27.

Player Of The Match - Jimmy O'Brien

Leinster's fullback marks his impressive comeback from injury with a well-deserved Player of the Match award.

TRY! Leinster! James Culhane! Min 72

That was a huge moment with Leinster pulling off a trick play from the line-out where Snyman popped the ball to a pod on his inside which barged straight through the Ulster defence. Ross Byrne misses the conversion, so Ulster still have a chance. ULS 20 - LEI 27.

Error Strewn

The past ten minutes have been sloppy from both sides; neither team is willing to take a risk and as such, plays have broken down before they've even fully developed. Leinster are squeezing their hosts, especially during scrum time, as they continue to pin Ulster deep in their own half.

TRY! Leinster! Jimmy O'Brien! Min 60

That was a proper Leinster try! Direct and confrontational before putting the ball through the hands where Jimmy O'Brien was a willing recipient. That was a nice moment for the Irish international who has struggled with injuries of late. Ross Byrne missed the conversion, but Leinster lead. ULS 20 - LEI 22

TRY! Ulster! Ben Carson! Min 55

The Ulster back spins through the Leinster defence for a superb try! The match officials are checking for a knock-on five phases ago, but that was an incredible strength from Ulster's back. Doak converts, and the home side is back on top! ULS 20 - LEI 17.

Ulster Substitutions 

Ulster have changed their entire front row, and Nick Timoney is back on the pitch! Ulster might just have caught a break here with Jimmy O'Brien kicking out on the full. Nathan Doak goes with a clever high ball, which forces Andrew Osborne into a knock-on, and now the home side has a scrum eight meters out from the Leinster try line. 

TRY! Leinster! Jordan Larmour! Min 49

Ulster could not deny their hosts, who have hogged possession in the second half so far. In the end, it was the magic feet of Jordan Larmour who stepped his way to the try line. Ross Byrne converts, and Leinster are in front. ULS 13 - LEI 17.

Huge Defensive Shift From Ulster!

That was huge from the home side! Down a player, and they win a massive turnover to clear their lines and earn some respite from the Leinster waves of attack. Leinster have made a substitution with World Cup-winning secondrow RG Snyman coming on.

Yellow Card! Ulster! Nick Timoney

Clear head contact from Ulster's backrow Nick Timoney with Leinster backrow Scott Penny. Because the collision was passive, Timoney will just be on a yellow card, which is rather fortunate that it could've been red. Leinster go to the corner from the penalty.

Good News For Leinster

Max Deegan has emerged after the half-time break so Leinster now have their full backrow on the park with Scott Penny also back from a HIA.

Second Half Underway

Aidan Morgan gets us underway, and Leinster immediately pins Ulster back into their twenty-two, where they win a line-out. The visitors are probing their host's edge defence as they up the pace and attack the wider channels. 

Half-Time Report

A very competitive and error-strewn half comes to an end with Ulster stealing a Leinster line-out before John Cooney boots the ball off the park. Neither side has quite hit the levels they would've hoped in attack through that half, but defensively, they have been clinical. Ulster lead Leinster 13 - 10 at the break. 

Injury Run Continues

Another injury has occurred, and this time, it is Ulster replacement Ben Moxham who is forced off the pitch, with scrumhalf John Cooney shifting into the backline. This has been a brutal first half of action.

War Of Attrition

Ulster are doing a solid job at retaining possession, but the Leinster defence, by and large, has the answers as they force handling issues for their hosts. This match has been a war of attrition already with Leinster backrow Max Deegan departing the action. Ulster have not spared the injuries with winger Werner Kok off the park. 

PENALTY! Ulster! Min 29!

Leinster will be disappointed with that; they appeared to be gaining some ascendancy, but sloppy play and ill-discipline hands Ulster a chance to get back in front. ULS 13 - LEI 10.

PENALTY! Leinster! Min 16!

Byrne offsets Doak's penalty and we are once again level! ULS 10 - LEI 10.

PENALTY! Ulster! Min 12

Nathan Doak nudges his team back into the lead. ULS 10 - LEI 7.

TRY! Leinster! Min 10!

We are back on level footing here in Belfast as veteran scrumhalf Luke McGrath gets over for his side before Ross Byrne converts! ULS 7 - LEI 7.

TRY! Ulster! Min 5!

The home side are up and running through centre Ben Carson! Nathan Doak converts and the home team are looking good! ULS 7 - LEI 0.

Underway In Belfast!

Ross Byrne gets us underway in Belfast; the Leinster flyhalf will look to lay down a marker following his snubbing of Irish selection this November. If he can have a strong showing here could he hold off Sam Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley heading into the Investec Champions Cup.

Kick-Off!

We are moments away from getting underway here at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium as Irish Rugby's oldest rivalry renews! Leinster have arrived in Belfast with an experienced and stacked squad of international players, whilst Ulster have some gems in their rebuilding squad, which should make this an entertaining shootout! 

A Test of Resilience And Rivalry

The centenary clash comes with added significance as Ulster celebrate their historic Ravenhill roots. Richie Murphy’s men aim to bounce back from mixed results this season, while Leo Cullen’s Leinster arrive with momentum following a commanding win over the Lions. Both teams boast proven match-winners, from Leinster’s in-form internationals to Ulster’s seasoned leaders like Alan O’Connor. Fans can expect a fiercely contested encounter under the Friday night lights, where tradition and ambition collide in what promises to be another gripping chapter in this storied rivalry.

Ulster Seek Home Comforts Against Unbeaten Leinster

Leinster entered the contest in formidable form, unbeaten across six rounds and sitting six points clear atop the table. Ulster, however, will draw confidence from an eight-game winning streak at Kingspan Stadium, including victories in their last four home matches against Irish provinces. Prop Scott Wilson and full-back Stewart Moore bolster the starting XV, while Leinster makes 11 changes to their lineup, but they still feature heavyweights like Ross Byrne, Jordan Larmour, and Jack Conan. With Leinster excelling in attack, boasting 28 tries this season, Ulster’s defence faces a stern challenge.

Ulster vs Leinster: A Historic Rivalry At Kingspan Stadium

The stage is set for a thrilling interprovincial derby as Ulster hosts league leaders Leinster in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship. This match marks 100 years of Ravenhill (now Kingspan Stadium), where Ulster first faced Leinster in 1924, securing a 14-6 victory. Ulster, sitting seventh in the standings, looks to reclaim momentum after their heartbreaking 21-19 loss to Cardiff last month. Despite being without key players due to international duty, the return of Nick Timoney and hooker Tom Stewart from injury adds much-needed depth to Richie Murphy’s squad.

How To Watch Ulster vs. Leinster Rugby

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Ulster vs. Leinster Kickoff Time

The match is set for 2:35 p.m. ET at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, Ireland. 

URC Standings Table After Round 6

Rank

Team

Played

Won

Lost

Drawn

For

Against

Pts Diff

Bonus

Points

1

Leinster

6

6

185

72

113

5

29

2

Glasgow Warriors

6

4

2

198

114

84

7

23

3

Vodacom Bulls

5

4

1

137

94

43

3

19

4

Emirates Lions

5

4

1

129

95

34

2

18

5

Connacht

6

3

3

163

160

3

6

18

6

Scarlets

6

3

2

1

136

117

19

2

16

7

Ulster

6

3

3

150

161

-11

4

16

8

Cardiff Rugby

6

3

3

130

155

-25

4

16

9

Hollywoodbets Sharks

5

3

2

142

152

-10

3

15

10

Edinburgh

6

2

4

146

147

-1

5

13

11

Benetton

6

2

3

1

119

145

-26

3

13

12

Munster

6

2

4

146

176

-30

4

12

13

Stormers

5

2

3

118

127

-9

2

10

14

Ospreys

6

2

4

111

148

-37

2

10

15

Dragons RFC

6

1

5

106

173

-67

3

7

16

Zebre

6

1

5

84

164

-80

3

7

URC Rugby Schedule For Round 7 Fixtures

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URC Rugby Fixtures Friday, Nov. 29

2:35 p.m. ET - Glasgow Warriors vs. Scarlets2:35 p.m. ET - Ulster vs. Leinster

URC Rugby Fixtures Saturday, Nov. 30

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