Leinster vs Ulster live stream: how to watch 2021 United Rugby Championship from anywhere

RDS Arena in Dublin - home of Leinster rugby
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November has been a real feel-good month for Irish rugby, and it closes with a top-of-the-table interprovincial clash between Leinster and Ulster - a meeting of rampant rivals that promises to showcase the very best of the URC. It's a huge fixture, so read on to find out how to get a Leinster vs Ulster live stream watch the United Rugby Championship online, no matter where you are in the world right now.

Leinster vs Ulster live stream

Date: Saturday, November 27

Kick-off time: 8pm GMT / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 7am AEDT / 9am NZDT

Venue: RDS Arena, Dublin

FREE live stream: RTÉ (Ireland)

Global live streams: Premier Sports (UK) | SuperSport (SA) | Spark Sport (NZ) | SN Now+ (CA) | URC TV (US, AU)

Watch anywhere: Try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free

The Ulstermen lost ground to their southern rivals with a chastening 36-11 defeat in Connacht just before the Autumn Internationals, a shock result that should serve as shot across the bows ahead of the biggest game of the season so far.

Leinster have dominated proceedings in recent years, beating Ulster six times in a row in a hot streak that stretches back to a 96-point classic in December 2019.

However, Johnny Sexton's injury on international duty and the signing of South African star Duane Vermeulen may just tip the balance in Ulster's favour. 

Follow our guide to get a Leinster vs Ulster live stream and watch the United Rugby Championship online from anywhere today. You can even watch the rugby FREE online if you're in Ireland.

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How to watch Leinster vs Ulster FREE in Ireland

How to watch Leinster vs Ulster from outside your country

We've recommended some of the best places to live stream United Rugby Championship action below. But you might run into a problem trying to access them if you're outside of your country. This is because of something called geo-blocking - best thought of as a kind of digital border.

But we can help you get back to your preferred rugby live stream in no time at all. Simply follow our VPN advice below and you'll soon be up and running with a great bit of software that allows you to relocate your device back to your country of residence - thereby regaining access to all the streaming services and content you normally enjoy at home.

Use a VPN to watch rugby from anywhere

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location

3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from Ireland, just head to the RTE Player

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How to watch Leinster vs Ulster: live stream United Rugby Championship in the UK

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How to watch URC: live stream Leinster vs Ulster in South Africa

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How to watch Leinster vs Ulster rugby in New Zealand

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How to watch URC rugby: live stream Leinster vs Ulster in Canada

Global URC TV live streams

The United Rugby Championship has launched its very own streaming service - the aptly named URC TV.

It's not available in the UK, or South Africa, but can be watched in Australia, the US, New Zealand, Canada and pretty much everywhere else (excepting Italy countries in Sub-Saharan Africa).

For an idea of pricing, in the US it costs $24.99 for a weekend pass, while the whole season would set you back $139.99. Down Under in Australia, you'll be looking at AU$35 and AU$135 respectively.

If you're not bothered about (or not awake for) live coverage of Leinster vs Ulster, then you can still register for free to watch match highlights. You can watch across a range of devices, including laptops, Androids, iPhone, iPad, Airplay or Chromecast.

Depending on where in the world you plan to tune in from, Leinster vs Ulster kicks off at 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 7am AEDT / 9am NZDT.

Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.