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17 May, 2025
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What time and TV channel is Leinster v Glasgow on tonight in United Rugby Championship?
@Source: belfastlive.co.uk
Leinster have already topped the URC but have decided to start RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett on Saturday night against Glasgow. "The difference maybe from past seasons is having the week off next week," says Tyler Bleyendaal in reference to the 'stand down' for Champions/Challenge Cup final weekend. "It almost allows you to go stronger, I think there is a real balance around the selection but ultimately we know now we’ve got a match, a weekend off and then we’re into play-offs. We want good continuity, we want strong performances now.” Where is the game on? At the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. What time is kick-off? The match kicks off at 7.35pm on Saturday. That's quite late in the set of Round 18 fixtures? Yes, it is last of the eight games to kick-off. Third-placed Glasgow will be aware of the earlier Bull vs Dragons result (kick-off Loftus Versfeld 2pm) and whether they have a chance of finishing second. One match point would be enough to guarantee Bulls second position. Also, fourth-placed Sharks kick-off against Scarlets at 6.30pm so that match will already be into the second-half by the time of the Dublin kick-off. A conspiracy theorist could suggest Glasgow might be able to make a decision at half-time as to whether they are better off finishing third or fourth on the basis of what happened in earlier games lower down the table? Far be it for me to say that... What TV channel is Leinster vs Glasgow on? It will be shown live on RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv Betting odds: Leinster to win 1/40, Glasgow to win 16/1, the draw is 50/1 - Paddy Power What Are Glasgow Saying? Head Coach Franco Smith: “Leinster’s strength in depth is well-known across Europe, and we know that they will pose a tough test with a vocal home crowd behind them. “Our medical and S&C teams have been working closely with Sione (Tuipulotu) over the last few weeks in order to put him in the best possible position, and his enthusiasm for his return to action has been infectious. "We also look forward to seeing Jare (Oguntibeju) and Macenzzie (Duncan) run out tomorrow after impressing for our U23 squad last week, and we congratulate Seb (Stephen) on being named in a Glasgow Warriors matchday 23 for the first time. Each man has earned their opportunity to start this weekend and we know that they will all give everything for this team." Jack Conan captains a Leinster side showing nine changes from last week's record win. Jimmy O'Brien makes his 99th Leinster appearance . James Ryan returns to make his first start in a Leinster jersey since January partnered in the second row by Leinster Rugby Men’s Player of the Year RG Snyman. Sione Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow following long term injury and on the back of gaining Lions squad selection last week. Leinster : Hugo Keenan, Tommy O’Brien, Robbie Henshaw, Jordie Barrett, Jimmy O’Brien, Sam Prendergast, Fintan Gunne, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Thomas Clarkson, RG Snyman, James Ryan, Ryan Baird, Scott Penny, Jack Conan (CAPT) Replacements : Rónan Kelleher, Jack Boyle, Tadhg Furlong, Diarmuid Mangan, Max Deegan, Luke McGrath, Ciarán Frawley, Jamie Osborne Glasgow Warriors : Kyle Rowe, Sebastian Cancelliere, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Kyle Steyn (CAPT), Adam Hastings, Ben Afshar; Jamie Bhatti, Seb Stephen, Fin Richardson, Jare Oguntibeju, Alex Samuel, Macenzzie Duncan, Rory Darge, Euan Ferrie Replacements : Gregor Hiddleston, Nathan McBeth, Murphy Walker, JP du Preez, Scott Cummings, Stafford McDowall, George Horne, Tom Jordan Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 108th league game); AR 1: Keane Davison (IRFU) AR 2: Stuart Gaffikin (IRFU); TMO: Keith David (WRU)
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