Match information
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Judge:
Guccione K. (USA)
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Stadium:
Hive Stadium (Zhytomir)
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Attendance:
15 000
Match statistics
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48%
Tries
52%
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82%
Tackles Completed
85%
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255
Kicks
234
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242
Running Meters
198
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314
Points
320
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12
Penalty Goals
9
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52
Conversions
56
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5
Drop Goals
3
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37
Turnovers Lost
20
Leinster Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls
Leinster ended their four-year wait for silverware in emphatic fashion, defeating the Vodacom Bulls 32–7 in the 2025 United Rugby Championship Grand Final at a packed Croke Park in Dublin. Roared on by over 46,000 fans, Leo Cullen’s men produced a dominant display from start to finish, overwhelming the Bulls with clinical precision and physical superiority.
From the opening whistle, Leinster set the tone. They struck early through Jack Conan, who powered over after sustained pressure. Jordie Barrett soon added a brilliant try in the corner following a clever attacking move, and Josh van der Flier made it three with a smart finish off the back of a maul. By the 22nd minute, Leinster had raced into a 19–0 lead, leaving the Bulls stunned.
Leinster Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls match preview
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Teams: Leinster Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls
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Where: Hive Stadium (Zhytomir)
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Date: May 1, 2025 | 1:00 pm
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Betting Odds CLG -148 | LAD +125 O/U 8
Leinster Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls final game review
The South African side struggled to get into the game, repeatedly denied by Leinster’s well-organized defence and aggressive breakdown work. Despite carrying threats in players like Johan Goosen and Kurt-Lee Arendse, the Bulls failed to gain any meaningful momentum in the first half.
As the final minutes ticked away, Leinster sealed the result with a fourth try — this time from academy scrum-half Fintan Gunne, whose score sent the home crowd into raptures. Ross Byrne added the conversion, putting the finishing touches on a near-perfect performance.
The victory marked Leinster’s ninth league title, but more importantly, it ended a frustrating spell of near misses in European and domestic finals. It was a night of redemption and celebration — and a reminder of the Irish province’s enduring excellence.
