Croke Park Confirmed for URC Final if Leinster Qualify

Croke Park confirmed for URC final if Leinster qualify

Croke Park will host the BTK URC Grand Final on 14 June if Leinster beat Glasgow Warriors, it has been confirmed.

Glasgow will sense opportunity against a Leinster team in need of a lift

The province have looked unconvincing since losing their Champions Cup semi-final last month.

Franco Smith insists Glasgow are now better equipped to face Leinster

Warriors reached the semi-final with a five-try win over Stormers.

Franco: Venter gives Warriors edge

Franco Smith says having a “true Warrior” like Henco Venter back in full stride provides defending champions Glasgow a big boost against Leinster in Saturday’s URC semi-final. The URC playoff at Aviva Stadium marks the third clash between the sides in eight weeks. Glasgow were thrashed 52-0 in April’s Investec Champions Cup loss to Leinster, before pushing a youthful Leinster team all the way in a 13-5 defeat two weeks ago. “Yes, definitely,” sa…