Ulster Vs Leinster is the standout game this weekend, with both sides two from two in a fixture that is guaranteed entertainment. From domestic finals to European classics, Ulster Vs Leinster has always delivered. Arguably the two strongest Irish provinces this season, they will be aiming to lay down a marker in this early season inter-provincial derby. Ulster done the double over Leinster last season, giving Leo Cullen’s side further motivation ahead of Friday’s clash in Kingspan.
Here is all the information you need ahead of Ulster Vs Leinster this weekend.
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When Is Ulster Vs Leinster?
Ulster Vs Leinster is this Friday, with kick-off at Kingspan Stadium at 7.35
How Can I Watch Ulster Vs Leinster?
Live coverage of Ulster Vs Leinster will be shown on RTÉ Two, with coverage beginning at 7.00.
Form Guide
Both teams have started the season with two bonus point wins from their opening two games. After a convincing opening weekend victory over Connacht, Ulster edged out Scarlets in a 12 try thriller in Wales. Stuart McCloskey has started the season on fire, while the forward pack has provided Ulster with a strong base to attack from.
For Leinster, a nervy opening round win over Zebre was followed by a far more convincing win over Benetton at the RDS, with Dan Sheehan scoring four tries in a comfortable 42-10 victory.
Team News
Due to the emerging Ireland tour in South Africa, Ulster are without Robert Baloucoune, Stewart Moore, Ethan McIlroy and Jake Flannery.
They make one change to the side that beat Scarlets, with Tom O'Toole in for Marty Moore.
Your Ulster team to face Leinster tomorrow night at Kingspan Stadium 👊
🎟 https://t.co/q0uRzI13xF pic.twitter.com/g5uCJ2l2ip— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) September 29, 2022
The big news for Leinster is the return of Johnny Sexton, who is among the replacements for Friday's clash. Ross Byrne is in for Ciarán Frawley, while Jack Conan comes in for Calen Doris.
Leinster have a number of injuries coming into Friday’s clash, with Doris, James Lowe and Hugo Keenan and Frawley all ruled out through injury. Max Deegan, Scott Penny and Joe McCarthy are among the Leinster players with the emerging Ireland squad.
📢 | Team News!
Here's your #LeinsterRugby lineup for tomorrow night's #BKTURC clash with Ulster. 👊#ULSvLEI #FromTheGroundUp pic.twitter.com/lNzQvbtzwc— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) September 29, 2022
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