Ireland captain Caelan Doris left the Croke Park final after just seven minutes, nursing an unknown injury despite a recent knee recovery. The back‑row forward helped Leinster start the match, which ended in a 36-7 demolition of the Pretoria Bulls, sealing back‑to‑back URC titles. Doris said he will have the issue "checked out" after the game.

Leinster’s victory came as the squad faced a mass exodus, with James Lowe, Luke McGrath and several others confirmed for moves abroad. Replacement Jack Conan, who entered for Doris, crossed for one of five tries, underscoring the depth that carried the province to a historic double. Coach Andy Farrell will now assess Doris’s fitness ahead of the Six Nations opener against Australia in Sydney.

Doris praised the team for turning the page on a recent European Champions Cup loss, noting the physical intensity that propelled the win. With the URC crown secured, the focus shifts to Ireland’s upcoming tests against Australia, Japan and New Zealand, while Leinster celebrates a season that delivered the first consecutive league titles in competition history.