Croke Park to host historic URC Grand Final

Croke Park will host the 2025 United Rugby Championship Grand Final this Saturday, June 14 at 5pm/6pm, as Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls go head-to-head in a blockbuster clash of hemispheres.

As the No 1-ranked team from the league phase of the URC, Leinster have earned the right to host the game ahead of their South African opponents, who finished second in the table.

It will be a truly historic occasion as Croke Park - home of the GAA and Ireland’s most iconic sporting arena - hosts its first-ever rugby Grand Final.

The game itself promises to be an incredible battle, with Ireland’s most decorated province facing South Africa’s most successful club side.

Despite the immense pedigree of both teams, neither has lifted the trophy during the URC era. The Bulls have lost two Grand Finals, while Leinster - eight-time league champions - will be competing in their first-ever URC Grand Final.

Adding to the intrigue, two of Leinster’s three URC semi-final defeats have come at the hands of the Bulls. The quality on the pitch will be unquestionable, with stars of the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour lining up against a host of Springboks, including double World Cup winner Willie le Roux.

The game will be broadcast live on TG4 in Ireland and Premier Sports in the UK & Ireland, with SuperSport showing all the action for South African fans.