Leinster will aim to secure their place in the 2024/25 Champions Cup quarter-finals as they welcome Harlequins to Dublin’s historic Croke Park.
The Irish powerhouse has endured heartbreak in recent seasons, finishing as runners-up in Europe’s elite club competition for three consecutive years. With their eyes set on ending that unwanted streak, Leo Cullen’s side will look to make a statement on home soil.
Harlequins, meanwhile, reached their first-ever Champions Cup semi-final last season, only to be knocked out by Toulouse. Under head coach Danny Wilson, the South West Londoners are eager to take another step forward, but their form throughout the 2024/25 campaign has been inconsistent.
Despite their limited success in the competition, Quins and Leinster share a history, most notably due to the infamous Bloodgate scandal that rocked the rugby world. That controversy may be long behind them, but this fixture still carries plenty of intrigue.
What time does Leinster vs Harlequins kick off?
Leinster’s Champions Cup clash with Harlequins kicks off at 3:00 PM BST on Saturday, April 5th.
Where to watch Leinster vs Harlequins on TV?
Fans can watch Harlequins’ trip to Croke Park live on Premier Sports 2 in the United Kingdom.
Leinster Team News
Leinster’s Six Nations involvement sparked debate, with many claiming the province’s stars were favoured in Ireland’s squad selection over their provincial rivals.
Hooker Rónan Kelleher remains a doubt for this clash after suffering a neck injury, though Leo Cullen is hopeful he will be fit in time.
Predicted Leinster Starting Line-up:
15. Hugo Keenan 14. Jimmy O’Brien 13. Robbie Henshaw 12. Jordie Barrett 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park 1. Cian Healy 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Rabah Slimani 4. Joe McCarthy 5. RG Snyman 6. Alex Soroka 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris
Harlequins Team News
Italy lock Dino Lamb has been linked with a move to Perpignan and remains sidelined following an injury against Saracens.
Star winger Rodrigo Isgró is also set to miss out after failing a head injury assessment in Harlequins’ recent defeat to Bath.
Predicted Harlequins Starting Line-up:
15. Leigh Halfpenny 14. Tyrone Green 13. Oscar Beard 12. Luke Northmore 11. Nick David 10. Marcus Smith 9. Will Porter 1. Fin Baxter 2. Jack Walker 3. Titi Lamositele 4. Irné Herbst 5. Stephan Lewies 6. Jack Kenningham 7. Will Evans 8. Alex Dombrandt
