What channel is Ulster vs Leinster on? TV and live stream info for Saturday's game

A picture of Ulster's Nick Timoney in action against Leinster
Ulster's Nick Timoney in action against Leinster -Credit:INPHO/Bryan Keane


Ulster welcome provincial rivals Leinster to Kingspan Stadium for the final home game of the regular season. It's Richie Murphy's first game since his permanent appointment as Ulster boss.

It's another vital match for the hosts in their biD to secure a play-off spot. Ulster are currently in sixth place in the URC table and if results go their way they could secure a a place in next season's Champions Cup.

Murphy makes only one change to the side which defeated Scarlets last Saturday with Tom O'Toole returning to the front row replacing Scott Wilson. The back line is unchanged.

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The visitors currently sit second in the league table, one point behind leaders Glasgow. Leinster boos Leo Cullen has shuffled his pack ahead of next week's Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse.

He has rested several players with Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter, Tadhg Furlong, Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris among those not travelling to Belfast. They have been boosted by the return of Hugo Keenan and James Ryan from injury.

Here's more info on the game and how to watch it.

When and where is the game?

Ulster vs Leinster is at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday, May 18.

What time is kick-off?

The game kicks off at 7.35pm.

Is it on TV?

The game is being shown live on Premier Sports with coverage starting at 7.15pm. The game is also being shown on TG4.

Is there a live stream?

Premier Sports subscribers can stream the game on the Premier Sports website.

Team news

Ulster: (15-9) Ethan McIlroy, Mike Lowry, Will Addison, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale, Billy Burns, John Cooney.

(1-8) Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Alan O’Connor (C), Cormac Izuchukwu, David McCann, Nick Timoney.

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Andy Warwick, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, Matty Rea, Nathan Doak, Stewart Moore, Jude Postlethwaite.

Leinster: (15-9) Hugo Keenan, Tommy O’Brien, Jimmy O’Brien, Charlie Ngatai, Rob Russell, Harry Byrne, Cormac Foley.

(1-8) Cian Healy, Rónan Kelleher, Michael Ala’alatoa, Brian Deeny, James Ryan, Max Deegan, Will Connors, Jack Conan.

Replacements: John McKee, Michael Milne, Thomas Clarkson, Ross Molony, Scott Penny, Luke McGrath, Sam Prendergast, Ben Brownlee.

Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)

Assistant referees: Robbie Jenkinson (IRFU), Keane Davison (IRFU)

TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

Betting odds

  • Ulster 11/10

  • Leinster 5/6

  • Draw 19/1

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