The URC champions begin their latest quest for that elusive fifth European title
Watch Leinster v Harlequins as the London club try to avenge their comprehensive 62-0 defeat to the URC champions in April. It’s set to be a wet and windy night in Dublin as the Irish side – the perennial nearly men of this competition – get their bid for an elusive fifth title underway.
This in-depth guide tells you everything you need to know to watch every minute of the game, including details of how fans in the US can watch Leinster v Harlequins live streams for free. We also explain how you can use a VPN to watch your usual streaming service if you’re travelling overseas. You’ll find line-ups and officials at the bottom of the page.
Watch Leinster v Harlequins: Key information
– Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
– Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
– Kick-off time: 5.30pm GMT (local) / 7.30pm SAST / 12.30pm ET
– FREE STREAM: FloRugby YouTube (US)
– Other viewing options: Premier Sports (UK/Ireland) / FloRugby (US) / SuperSport (South Africa) / EPCR TV (around the world)
– Watch from anywhere: Use NordVPN to access your usual stream from abroad
How to watch Leinster v Harlequins for free in the US
As part of a special Christmas deal, FloRugby is making every match of this weekend’s first round of Champions Cup fixtures available for free on its YouTube channel – including Leinster v Harlequins. Coverage is geo-restricted to the USA and Canada.
The game gets underway at 12.30pm ET / 9.30am PT on Saturday.
FloRugby has the rights to the rest of the season’s matches, too – as well as being the home of PREM Rugby – though you’ll have to pay to watch those. A FloRugby monthly subscription costs $29.99, while annual deals are available for $150 (which works out at £12.50 per month).
Going to be away from home this weekend? A VPN can help you watch your usual streaming services, even when you’re overseas. Cast your eyes downwards to find out more.
Stream Leinster v Harlequins when you’re away from home
You don’t need to miss out on your usual Leinster v Harlequins live stream today, even if you’re hundreds of miles from home in an entirely different country. With the help of a handy piece of kit called a VPN (or Virtual Private Network), you can avoid the geo-restrictions that can sometimes get in the way of watching your usual TV services when you’re overseas.
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Leinster v Harlequins live streams in the UK
UK-based rugby fans can watch Leinster v Harlequins live streams on Premier Sports, which is also the home of the URC, the European Challenge Cup, the French Top 14, US Major League Rugby and Japan Rugby One. Coverage starts at 5.15pm GMT on Premier Sports 1, with the match getting underway at 5.30pm.
A standalone online streaming subscription to Premier Sports costs £16.99 a month on a rolling basis, £11.99 a month on a year-long contract, or £120 a year (equivalent to £10 per month) if you pay up front. It works on the app and a variety of devices.
You can watch Premier Sports through the Sky, Virgin Media or Amazon platforms, too. It costs £16.99 per month to add Premier Sports to your existing package, and with Sky you also have the option to pay £11.99 per month if you sign up for the whole year, or £120 (£10.00 per month) if you pay for 12 months up front. Premier Sports is also available on your TV via Sky Q, Prime Video, STV Player and Virgin Media.
Watch Leinster v Harlequins in Ireland
Premier Sports is also your destination for Leinster v Harlequins live streams in Ireland.
If you’re an existing Sky Sports customer, you can add Premier Sports Ireland to your subscription as part of the Sports Extra pack (which also includes TNT Sports). This costs €10 per month for the first six months, before rising to €25 per month for the next six months.
Additionally, Premier Sports is available with a Now Sports Extra membership (day and month memberships are available from €11.99 per month), and through Virgin Media (check their website for details).
Stream Leinster v Harlequins in South Africa
Leinster are likely to be one of the biggest rivals to the Bulls, the Sharks and the Stormers in this year’s tournament, so you’ll want to check out their form. Leinster v Harlequins live streams are available via SuperSport, with DStv or streaming options available.
Watch Leinster v Harlequins live streams around the world
In Australia, New Zealand, across Europe (including Italy) and in other countries where there’s no separate Champions Cup broadcast deal in place, EPCR TV should be your destination for Leinster v Harlequins live streams. There are options to buy weekend and season passes – check prices where you are.
Leinster v Harlequins line-ups and officials
Leinster
Jimmy O’Brien, Tommy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Ciaran Frawley, Jordan Larmour, Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Paddy McCarthy, Dan Sheehan, Tom Clarkson, RG Snyman, Joe McCarthy, Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (captain)
Replacements:
Ronan Kelleher, Jack Boyle, Tadhg Furlong, Diarmuid Mangan, Max Deegan, Luke McGrath, Harry Byrne, Rieko Ioane
Harlequins
Cameron Anderson, Cassius Cleaves, Oscar Beard, Luke Northmore, Cadan Murley (captain), Jarrod Evans, Will Porter; Boris Wenger, Jack Walker, Harry Williams, Kieran Treadwell, Stephan Lewies, Zach Carr, Will Evans, Tom Lawday
Replacements:
George Turner, Will Hobson, Pedro Delgado, Joe Launchbury, Lucas Schmid, Lucas Friday, Jamie Benson, Bryn Bradley
Leinster v Harlequins has an all-Welsh officiating team, led by referee Craig Evans. Adam Jones and Ben Breakspear are the assistants, with Keith David sitting in the TMO booth.
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