Glasgow vs Leinster URC preview as top of the table Glasgow, welcome fourth place Leinster to Scotstoun Stadium.
There are only four points separating the two sides, so a win for Leinster could see them go top of the table. A win for Glasgow would give them a positive buffer at the top of the table as they try to secure a home game in the playoffs.
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Glasgow vs Leinster confirmed lineups and team news
Glasgow (1-15):
Schickerling, Hiddleston, Richardson, Craig, Samuel, Ferrie, Vailanu, Duncan, Horne, Lancaster, Smith, McDowall, Ventisei, Rowe, McKay
Replacements (16-23):
Stephen, Sutherland, Talakai, Oguntibeju, Miller, Fraser, Oliver, Hastings
Leinster (1-15):
Usanov, Kelleher, Clarkson, Snyman, Deeny, Conan, Connors, Culhane, McGrath, Prendergast, O’Brien, Henshaw, Ioane, Kenny, Keenan
Replacements (16-23):
McKee, Cahir, Slimani, O’Tighearnaigh, Deegan, Penny, Gunne, Frawley
Recent Form:
Glasgow (Home team): L-W-W-W-W
In their last 10 games, Glasgow have won nine matches, with their only loss coming in the fallow game week, when the Glasgow team was depleted. They were 10-3 ahead in the match against Conancht but conceded twice after 74 minutes, including a last-minute mauling try. Glasgow have also won nine home games in a row, including all eight in all competitions this season. This included a recent home win against Munster and others against Saracens and Toulouse in the Champions Cup.
Leinster (Away team): L-W-W-W-W
In the fallow week of the Six Nations, Leinster fell to a surprise defeat away to Cardiff. The horrible winter conditions didn’t allow Leinster to play their best rugby. They lost 8-7 with both sides scoring one try. Leinster had won 11 games in a row before this. All four of Leinster’s losses have come away from home this season.
Glasgow vs Leinster head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 7th June 2025 | URC | Leinster | 37-19 |
| 17th May 2025 | URC | Leinster | 13-5 |
| 11th April 2025 | Champions Cup | Leinster | 52-0 |
| 22nd October 2023 | URC | Glasgow | 43-25 |
| 26th November 2022 | URC | Leinster | 40-5 |
The home team has won the match between the teams in each of the last six meetings between the sides. Leinster have won 11 of the last 13 matches between the teams, and met three times in three months, all in Dublin last season. In six of the last seven meetings between the teams, Leinster have scored at least 30 points.
How to watch Glasgow vs Leinster?
Glasgow vs Leinster will be available to watch on Premier Sports 1. Coverage starts at 5:15 pm for a 5:30 pm kick-off.
