Leinster Make A Dozen Changes To Their Squad Ahead Of Tomorrows Clash With Ulster

Thursday, 16 April 2026 15:12

By Emma O Connor

Kick-off in Belfast at 7:45pm.

Leinster have made a dozen changes from their Champions Cup win over Sale Sharks last weekend, as they gear up to face Ulster tomorrow.

James Ryan will captain the side while Ed Byrne is set to make his first appearance for Leinster in nearly two years after being named on the bench.

Jerry Cahir and Thomas Clarkson will scrum down either side of Rónan Kelleher in the front row, with Ryan partnered by Brian Deeny.

Scott Penny will start in the back row alongside Alex Soroka and James Culhane.

Suncroft's Sam Prendergast starts at out-half with Luke McGrath at scrum-half, while Robbie Henshaw partners Garry Ringrose in the centre.

Hugo Keenan is named at full-back with Joshua Kenny and Jimmy O’Brien on the wings.

Leinster Rugby Team

15. Hugo Keenan (79)
14. Joshua Kenny (12)
13. Garry Ringrose (145)
12. Robbie Henshaw (117)
11. Jimmy O’Brien (114)
10. Sam Prendergast (45)
9. Luke McGrath (251)

1. Jerry Cahir (11)
2. Rónan Kelleher (89)
3. Thomas Clarkson (72)
4. Brian Deeny (50)
5. James Ryan (105)
6. Alex Soroka (25)
7. Scott Penny (101)
8. James Culhane (24)

Replacements:
16. Gus McCarthy (26)
17. Ed Byrne (102)
18. Rabah Slimani (32)
19. Conor O’Tighearnaigh (9)
20. Max Deegan (154)
21. Will Connors (64)
22. Fintan Gunne (29)
23. Ciarán Frawley (118)