Leinster Rugby returns to Aviva Stadium for Round 5 of the  United Rugby Championship and will host Zebre Parma on Saturday, Oct. 25. 

Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. 

Referee Ian Kenny (SRU) takes charge of his seventh league game, with Stuart Gaffikin and Andrew Fogarty as assistant referees and Colin Brett (SRU) as TMO.

Leinster enters the weekend eager to maintain rhythm and consistency after a period of rotation early in the season. The side features several young standouts alongside international experience, with Luke McGrath captaining from scrum-half and Harry Byrne running the attack at fly-half. 

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After a solid showing against the Vodacom Bulls, Leinster will look to continue its strong form at home, where depth and cohesion have fueled the team's early momentum.

Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde said the week provides a valuable chance for continuity after several rounds of adjustments to the matchday squad.

“We've got to get excited for this week,” McBryde said. “We've had to make several changes in the previous two games, but the core of the group will be the group that went to South Africa at the start of the season. 

"We saw how much they grew from the first game into the second game. It'll be good to get them back together again and try to pick up where we left off. I thought there was a lot of growth in that performance against the Vodacom Bulls. It'll be another opportunity for those guys.”

Zebre Parma head coach Massimo Brunello said his side must focus on execution and composure to contain Leinster’s pace and structure.

“Against Leinster, we’ll need to secure a solid share of possession to limit their attacking threat and be effective at scrum and lineout time,” Brunello said. “Maintaining pressure throughout the game will be crucial. Our defensive focus must be at its highest to win turnover ball, which remains our best weapon in attack. The goal is to build on last weekend’s strong performance and keep that momentum going.”

Leinster Rugby vs. Zebre Parma Kickoff Time, Lineups

Saturday, Oct. 25 — Kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET at Aviva Stadium, Dublin. 

Referee: Ian Kenny (SRU). ARs: Stuart Gaffikin (IRFU), Andrew Fogarty (IRFU). TMO: Colin Brett (SRU). 

How To Watch Leinster Rugby vs. Zebre Parma

Fans in the United States can stream Leinster Rugby vs. Zebre Parma live on FloRugby and the FloSports app, with full-match replays and highlights available on demand.

Leinster Rugby Lineup vs. Zebre Parma

• Starting 15: Hugo McLaughlin; Joshua Kenny, Hugh Cooney, Charlie Tector, Andrew Osborne; Harry Byrne, Luke McGrath (CAPT); Jerry Cahir, John McKee, Rabah Slimani; Brian Deeny, Diarmuid Mangan; Max Deegan, Scott Penny, James Culhane.
• Replacements: Bobby Sheehan, Alex Usanov, Andrew Sparrow, RG Snyman, Alex Soroka, Will Connors, Fintan Gunne, Caspar Gabriel.

Zebre Parma Lineup vs. Leinster Rugby

• Starting 15: Lorenzo Pani; Mirko Belloni, Giulio Bertaccini, Marco Zanon, Albert Einstein Batista; Giacomo Da Re, Thomas Dominguez; Muhamed Hasa, Giovanni Quattrini, Matteo Nocera; Franco Carrera, Leonard Krumov (CAPT); Giacomo Ferrari, Samuele Locatelli, David Odiase.
• Replacements: Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, Paolo Buonfiglio, Marcos Gallorini, Giacomo Milano, Giovanni Licata, Migael Prinsloo, Martin Roger Farias, Luca Morisi.

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URC Standings 2025: Round 4

1. DHL Stormers (19) – 4-0-0
2. Munster Rugby (19) – 4-0-0
3. Glasgow Warriors (16) – 3-1-0
4. Cardiff Rugby (16) – 3-1-0
5. Ulster Rugby (15) – 3-0-0
6. Vodacom Bulls (14) – 3-1-0
7. Benetton Rugby (9) – 2-2-0
8. Zebre Parma (9) – 2-2-0
9. Edinburgh Rugby (8) – 1-2-0
10. Connacht Rugby (8) – 1-2-0
11. Lions (6) – 1-3-0
12. Leinster Rugby (6) – 1-3-0
13. Ospreys (5) – 1-3-0
14. Hollywoodbets Sharks (3) – 0-3-1
15. Dragons RFC (3) – 0-3-1
16. Scarlets (0) – 0-3-0

Team (Pts.) – W-L-D

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 4

• Edinburgh 43 - 0 Benetton
• Connacht 27 - 28 Vodacom Bulls
• Dragons RFC 17 - 24 Cardiff Rugby
• Lions 29 - 18 Scarlets
• Hollywoodbets Sharks 26 - 34 Ulster
• Leinster 14 - 31 Munster
• Zebre Parma 13 - 31 DHL Stormers
• Ospreys 17 - 42 Glasgow Warriors

URC Schedule 2025: Round 5

Oct. 24, 2025

• Glasgow Warriors vs. Vodacom Bulls – 2:45 PM ET

Oct. 25, 2025

• Lions vs. Ulster – 7:45 AM ET
• Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Scarlets – 10 AM ET
• Leinster vs. Zebre Parma – 12:30 PM ET
• Benetton vs. DHL Stormers – 12:30 PM ET
• Dragons RFC vs. Ospreys – 1:00 PM ET
• Munster vs. Connacht – 2:45 PM ET
• Cardiff Rugby vs. Edinburgh – 2:45 PM ET

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