LIONS V LEINSTER: WHAT TIME, WHAT CHANNEL AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Leinster are heading to South Africa as they return to URC action with a clash against Lions this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game.

Where and when is it on?

The match takes place on Saturday at Ellis Park in Johannesburg with a 2.00pm Irish time kick-off.

Where can I watch the game?

The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports 1. The game is also being streamed live on the RTÉ Player and on URC.tv.

What can I read and listen to in the build-up on Independent.ie?

Leinster were hugely impressive in their dominant Champions Cup win over current holders La Rochelle last weekend. We’ve a report, reaction and analysis on that game for you below.

Ireland have jumped to third in the Women's Six Nations table after their excellent bonus point win over Wales at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

Ireland scored five tries as they won 36-5 to record their first win in the championship since April 2022.

Anna Caplice and Ali Donnelly joined Sinéad Kissane to talk through this very impressive performance and look ahead to Ireland's daunting task against England at Twickenham next weekend.

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What are the odds?

Leinster are slight favourites at 5/6 with Lions 11/10 and the draw is 14/1.

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