Leinster v Sharks: Kick-off time, TV and live stream details for United Rugby Championship game

Leinster continue their new URC season with a visit from the Sharks 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 the RDS in Dublin with an 4:55pm kick-off.

Where can I watch the game?

The match will be shown live on RTÉ 2 & Premier Sports 1. The game is also being streamed live on the RTÉ Player.

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

With many frontliners still not in contention after Ireland’s exit from the World Cup Leinster’s second string got their campaign off to a losing start in Glasgow last weekend and we have details on that game below.

Another man still on World Cup duty is incoming Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber as he hopes to sign off by helping South Africa to another William Webb Ellis trophy. Rúaidhrí O'Connor has this piece on the Springbok coach below.

The latest in our World Cup Jury series is below as our rugby team tackle the burning questions of the day.

We’ll be bringing you another edition of The Left Wing reviewing the semi-finals and previewing the final on Tuesday.

You can email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.

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What are the odds?

Leinster are huge favourites at 1/25 with the Sharks 12/1 and the draw is 45/1.