What TV channel is Leinster vs Dragons on? Kick-off time, stream, team news and odds for United Rugby Championship clash

LEINSTER are back in action following the Six Nations break as they face the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

And Leo Cullen's men have been boosted by the return of several of their Ireland cohort.

Here's everything you need to know about the match.

When is it on and what time is kick-off?

Leinster vs Dragons takes place at the RDS on Saturday, February 18.

Kick off is at 7:45 pm.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown live on RTE Two, with coverage starting at 7 pm.

For those without access to a tele at the time, the game will be streamed via the RTE Player.

What are the teams?

Leinster: Jimmy O'Brien, Jordan Larmour, Liam Turner, Jamie Osborne, Dave Kearney, Harry Byrne, Luke McGrath; Michael Milne, John McKee, Michael Ala'alatoa, Ross Molony, Brian Deeny, Rhys Ruddock, Scott Penny, Max Deegan.

Dragons: Angus O’Brien, Sio Tomkinson, Steff Hughes, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt, Will Reed, Rhodri Williams; Rhodri Jones, Brodie Coghlan, Lloyd Fairbrother, Matthew Screech, Ben Carter, Ben Fry, Taine Basham, Ross Moriarty

What are the odds?

Leinster are MASSIVE favourites to maintain their 100% record in the 2022/23 season, and are priced at 1/100 to beat the Dragons.

The Welsh, meanwhile, are out at a huge 35/1 to cause the massive upset, while the draw is at 50/1.

What has been said in the build-up?

Leo Cullen was boosted by Jordan Larmour, Jamie Osborne, Michael Milne, and Jimmy O'Brien being released from the Ireland squad.

However, a host of big name stars remain with the national team, including Johnny Sexton, James Lowe, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan, Jack Conan, and Garry Ringrose

Meanwhile, the likes of Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, and Cian Healy are all out injured.

Elsewhere, Leinster paid tribute to former player Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby.

The 33-year-old has been without a team since being released by Ulster at the end of last season.

:einster poster a series of snaps as they described him as hero, the incredible gesture read: "𝐀 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫

"Having announced his retirement this morning, everybody at Leinster Rugby would like to wish our former player Jack McGrath all the very best.

"145 Leinster caps

"56 Ireland caps

"Some incredible memories along the way. #ThanksJack #LeinsterFamily"