Leinster and Munster meet at Croke Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, in one of the defining early fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship season. 

It’s a clash between traditional Irish powerhouses—Munster entering unbeaten and tied for first in the league table with 14 points, and Leinster, the defending URC champion, sitting midtable with one win from three matches.

And, it'll happen at a sold-out, historic Croke Park. 

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Both squads bring world-class pedigree. 

Leinster’s starting XV features international stars Josh van der Flier, Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and James Lowe, while Munster counters with Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley and Brian Gleeson. 

With both sides chasing momentum before European competition begins, this all-Ireland showdown is expected to deliver intensity from start to finish.

In a special offering for fans in the United States, Leinster Rugby vs. Munster will stream live for free on FloRugby’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

How To Watch Leinster vs. Munster On FloRugby For Free

The Leinster vs. Munster URC match will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app, available on smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and mobile devices. 

Viewers also can watch for free via FloRugby’s official YouTube and Facebook pages, with the YouTube stream embedded below.

Leinster vs. Munster Kickoff Time

Kickoff is set for 11:15 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, live from Croke Park in Dublin.

Why Leinster vs. Munster Rugby Matters

This URC rivalry remains one of European rugby’s fiercest. 

Leinster, a four-time Champions Cup winner, is looking to rebound after a mixed start to the 2025-2026 campaign, while Munster enters unbeaten through three rounds and sits second in the table. 

The matchup could carry early playoff implications as both teams jockey for positioning in the Irish Shield standings.

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URC Standings 2025: Round 3

1. DHL Stormers (14) – 3-0-0
2. Munster Rugby (14) – 3-0-0
3. Glasgow Warriors (11) – 2-1-0
4. Cardiff Rugby (11) – 2-1-0
5. Ulster Rugby (10) – 2-0-0
6. Vodacom Bulls (10) – 2-1-0
7. Benetton Rugby (9) – 2-1-0
8. Zebre Parma (9) – 2-1-0
9. Connacht Rugby (6) – 1-1-0
10. Leinster Rugby (6) – 1-2-0
11. Ospreys (5) – 1-2-0
12. Edinburgh Rugby (3) – 0-2-0
13. Hollywoodbets Sharks (2) – 0-2-1
14. Dragons RFC (2) – 0-2-1
15. Lions (1) – 0-3-0
16. Scarlets (0) – 0-2-0

Team (Pts.) – W-L-D

URC Results 2025: Round 3

• Munster 20 - 19 Edinburgh
• Scarlets 0 - 34 DHL Stormers
• Benetton 41- 15 Lions
• Ospreys 24 - 0 Zebre Parma
• Glasgow Warriors 49 - 0 Dragons RFC
• Leinster 31 - 5 Hollywoodbets Sharks
• Ulster 28 - 7 Vodacom Bulls
• Cardiff Rugby 14 - 8 Connacht

URC Schedule 2025: Round 4

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

• Cardiff vs. Dragons RFC — 2:45 PM ET
• Edinburgh vs. Benetton — 2:45 PM
• Connacht vs. Bulls — 2:45 PM ET 

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

• Lions vs. Scarlets — 7:45 AM ET
• Sharks vs. Ulster — 10 AM ET
• Leinster vs. Munster — 12:15 PM ET
• Zebre vs. Stormers — 2:45 PM ET
• Ospreys vs. Glasgow Warriors — 2:45 PM ET

How To Watch URC Rugby 2025

Watch URC rugby matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

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