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Andrew Porter ruled out of Leinster’s URC final with doubts over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan

Ireland international Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship (URC) final against the Bulls due to a calf injury sustained during the semi-final against the Stormers. Captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan are still under medical evaluation and their availability for the final remains uncertain. Additionally, Munster has scheduled a pre-season match against Leinster Tigers at Virgin Media Park in Cork on September 18.

Ireland international loosehead prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster’s United Rugby Championship final clash against the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday night.

Porter limped off in the first half of Leinster’s semi-final win over the Stormers with a calf injury having missed the entire 2026 Six Nations.

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Captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan have yet been cleared to play against the South African side with both due for assessment later in the week.

In other rugby news, Munster have announced that they will play the Leinster Tigers in a pre-season match at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday, September 18th, with the game kicking off at 7.15pm.

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The Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center6 days ago
Andrew Porter ruled out of Leinster’s URC final with doubts over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan

Ireland international Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship (URC) final against the Bulls due to a calf injury sustained during the semi-final against the Stormers. Captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan are still under medical evaluation and their availability for the final remains uncertain. Additionally, Munster has scheduled a pre-season match against Leinster Tigers at Virgin Media Park in Cork on September 18.

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