The EPCR has revealed the ten nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award, recognising the standout performers from the pool stages of the Investec Champions Cup.

The shortlist features multiple players from the competition’s two unbeaten sides, Union Bordeaux Bègles and Glasgow Warriors, who both secured bonus-point victories in all four of their pool matches.

Bordeaux winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey leads the tournament’s try-scoring charts with six tries and earns his nomination alongside teammate Matthieu Jalibert. The French fly-half topped the points-scoring in the opening two rounds and has contributed four tries and seven conversions to Bordeaux’s flawless campaign.

Glasgow Warriors’ representation comes through Jack Dempsey, whose performances in both attack and defence have been exceptional. The flanker leads the competition for carries and ranks third for tackles, underlining his all-round contribution to the Scottish side’s perfect record.

Bath Rugby have two players nominated following their strong pool stage performances. Hooker Alfie Barbeary earned Investec Player of the Match honours in both Round 3 and Round 4, while fly-half Finn Russell amassed 51 points and 21 conversions during the pool stages. Bath will face Saracens in the Round of 16, with the London club’s Tom Willis also among the nominees after producing strong attacking displays and maintaining an 85% tackle success rate.

Stade Toulousain’s Thomas Ramos has been instrumental in securing home advantage for the Round of 16. The full-back sits top of the competition’s points-scoring charts with 53 points and 24 conversions, providing consistent accuracy from the tee throughout the pool stages.

Leinster Rugby captain Caelan Doris features among the nominees after leading his side to four pool stage victories and top spot in their pool. The Irish number eight has been a driving force in Leinster’s campaign, combining his carrying ability with defensive leadership.

Northampton Saints wing George Hendy, who claimed Investec Player of the Match in Round 2, and DHL Stormers fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu complete the shortlist. Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s inclusion is particularly notable as he also features among the nominees for the SA Rugby Men’s and Young Player of the Year awards, highlighting his emergence as one of the competition’s rising stars.

The nominees were selected by a distinguished judging panel following the conclusion of the pool stages. The panel includes Simon Zebo, the former Munster Rugby and Racing 92 player now working with Premier Sports, Dimitri Yachvili, an EPCR Challenge Cup winner now with France Télévisions, sports presenter and producer Elma Smit, former Glasgow Warriors player Ryan Wilson of Premier Sports, and Topsy Ojo, the former London Irish player also with Premier Sports.

Public voting for one of the most prestigious individual honours in world rugby is now open at epcrugby.com/ipoty and will remain open until the end of the quarter-finals on Sunday, 12 April. A shortlist of five players will then be determined through a combination of public votes and the judges’ selections, before fans are invited to vote again to decide the 2026 Investec Player of the Year alongside the judges.

The winner will receive the Anthony Foley Memorial Trophy, which honours the former Munster Rugby player and coach who passed away in 2016. The award will be presented following the Investec Champions Cup Final at Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium on Saturday, 23 May.

The award has been dominated by French clubs in recent years, with Union Bordeaux Bègles’ Damian Penaud claiming the honour last year, while Stade Toulousain’s Antoine Dupont won it twice in 2021 and 2024. Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier was the most recent winner from an Irish province in 2022, while Exeter Chiefs’ Sam Simmonds was the last English winner in 2020.

2026 Investec Player of the Year nominees
Alfie Barbeary (Bath Rugby)
Louis Bielle-Biarrey (Union Bordeaux Bègles)
Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors)
Caelan Doris (Leinster Rugby)
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers)
George Hendy (Northampton Saints)
Matthieu Jalibert (Union Bordeaux Bègles)
Thomas Ramos (Stade Toulousain)
Finn Russell (Bath Rugby)
Tom Willis (Saracens)

Roll of Honour
2025: Damian Penaud (Union Bordeaux Bègles)
2024: Antoine Dupont (Stade Toulousain)
2023: Gregory Alldritt (Stade Rochelais)
2022: Josh van der Flier (Leinster Rugby)
2021: Antoine Dupont (Stade Toulousain)
2020: Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs)
2019: Alex Goode (Saracens)
2018: Leone Nakarawa (Racing 92)
2017: Owen Farrell (Saracens)
2016: Maro Itoje (Saracens)
2015: Nick Abendanon (ASM Clermont Auvergne)
2014: Steffon Armitage (RC Toulon)
2013: Jonny Wilkinson (RC Toulon)
2012: Rob Kearney (Leinster Rugby)
2011: Sean O’Brien (Leinster Rugby)
2010: Ronan O’Gara (Munster Rugby – best player of first 15 years of European club rugby)

Public voting: Now open at epcrugby.com/ipoty until Sunday, 12 April.

Winner announcement: Following the Investec Champions Cup Final on Saturday, 23 May at San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao.Claude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

The final round of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage delivered on its promise of high-stakes drama, with qualification spots, home advantage and European pride all decided across a thrilling weekend of rugby that saw 16 clubs secure their places in the knock-out stage.

Key headlines:

• Bath Rugby put eight past Edinburgh Rugby to secure Pool 2 top spot.
• Section Paloise fall at home to Vodacom Bulls as final Pool 4 qualification spot wide open.
• Leinster Rugby made to work by Aviron Bayonnais but the Irish come through to secure Pool 3 top spot.
• Stade Toulousain qualify by thrashing Sale Sharks 77-7 at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
• Castres Olympique grab a slim win vs Munster while RC Toulon overcome Gloucester in Pool 2.
• Union Bordeaux Bègles complete perfect pool stage with bonus-point win in Bristol.
• Harlequins fend off late Stade Rochelais comeback efforts to secure second spot; Northampton impressive against Scarlets.
• Glasgow Warriors impress at Scotstoun against try-less Saracens.

Glasgow Warriors, Bath Rugby, Leinster Rugby and Union Bordeaux Bègles topped their respective pools to earn home advantage through to the quarter-finals, while Northampton Saints, Harlequins, RC Toulon and Stade Toulousain also secured crucial home ties for the round of 16. Eight former Champions Cup winners booked their places in the knockout stages, setting up what promises to be a blockbuster run to the Bilbao final in May.

Friday night lights

Bath Rugby 63-10 Edinburgh Rugby

Bath demolished Edinburgh at The Rec to secure top spot in Pool 2 with a ruthless nine-try performance. The English champions scored through Thomas du Toit, Beno Obano, Tom Dunn and a penalty try to lead 28-10 at half-time, with Piers O’Conor’s well-worked score providing Edinburgh’s only moment of cheer. The second half saw Bath’s backs unleash their quality as Joe Cokanasiga grabbed a brace, with Henry Arundell, Ben Spencer and Max Ojomoh also crossing. Finn Russell converted all eight attempts in a flawless kicking display. The result left the Scottish side nervously awaiting other results to confirm their qualification.

Section Paloise 24-26 Vodacom Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls secured their knockout place with a gutsy away victory at the Stade du Hameau. Trailing 21-12 at half-time after tries from Youri Delhommel and Jimi Maximin for Pau, the South Africans fought back through Cheswill Jooste’s stunning solo effort and Nizaam Carr’s late score. Despite sustained late pressure from the home side, the Bulls held on to claim a vital win that ended Section Paloise’s European hopes and set up a round of 16 trip to Glasgow.

Saturday spectacular

Stade Toulousain 77-7 Sale Sharks

Stade Toulousain emphatically answered their critics with a stunning demolition of Sale Sharks, running in 11 tries to record the highest score by any team in this season’s pool stage. Thomas Ramos was flawless with the boot, converting all 11 tries to finish with 27 points while also crossing for one himself. Emmanuel Meafou, Julien Marchand and Antoine Dupont scored early to establish a 21-0 lead, with Kalvin Gourgues adding a fourth before half-time. Sale’s only response came through Tom Curtis early in the second half, but they had two players sin-binned as Toulouse ran riot. Matthis Lebel grabbed a brace and covered 171 metres with nine clean breaks, while Dimitri Delibes, Paul Graou, Joshua Brennan and Teddy Thomas also touched down. Dupont completed his double late on in a performance that sent an ominous message to their knockout rivals.

Hollywoodbets Sharks 50-12 ASM Clermont Auvergne

The Hollywoodbets Sharks kept their European hopes alive with a dominant eight-try performance at Kings Park. Aphelele Fassi opened the scoring after three minutes, with Clermont responding through Joris Jurand before Kylan Hamdaoui’s interception try made it 14-12 at half-time. The second half belonged entirely to the hosts as Vincent Koch, Phiko Sobahle, Fassi, Siya Masuku, Phepsi Buthelezi and Jurenzo Julius all crossed to overwhelm the French visitors and keep the Sharks’ qualification hopes alive.

Aviron Bayonnais 13-22 Leinster Rugby

Leinster topped Pool 3 with a hard-fought victory at the Stade Jean Dauger, extending their unbeaten pool-stage run to 31 consecutive matches despite trailing for 74 minutes. Sireli Maqala’s 14th-minute try and two Joris Segonds penalties gave Bayonne a 10-3 half-time lead. Leinster suffered early injury blows as Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw and Tommy O’Brien all departed, forcing multiple reshuffles. Dan Sheehan’s 56th-minute try levelled the scores before Segonds restored Bayonne’s lead with a monster penalty. Sam Prendergast finally put Leinster ahead with five minutes remaining after Harry Byrne’s perfectly weighted chip, before Max Deegan sealed the win with a late score. The victory came at a significant cost with four Irish internationals injured ahead of the Six Nations.

DHL Stormers 39-26 Leicester Tigers

The DHL Stormers secured their place in the last 16 with a five-try performance at DHL Stadium. Evan Roos and Andre-Hugo Venter crossed early to give the hosts a 15-0 lead after Will Hurd was sin-binned, but Leicester fought back through George Pearson and Will Wand to trail by just one point at half-time. Leolin Zas scored early in the second half for the Stormers before Tom Manz’s charged-down try brought Leicester within two points. JD Schickerling’s score 13 minutes from time appeared decisive, and Imad Khan’s late effort denied Leicester even a losing bonus point, leaving the Tigers nervously awaiting Sunday’s results.

Munster Rugby 29-31 Castres Olympique

Munster’s Champions Cup campaign ended in heartbreak as Castres claimed their first ever victory at Thomond Park. Craig Casey scored twice in the first half for Munster, but Vuate Karawalevu’s powerful try and Theo Chabouni’s opportunistic score just before half-time gave Castres a 17-12 interval lead. Thaakir Abrahams and Edwin Edogbo crossed in the second half to give Munster a 22-17 advantage, but Tom Farrell’s 63rd-minute yellow card proved pivotal. Castres scored twice during his absence through Geoffrey Palis and Christian Ambadiang, with Enzo Herve landing brilliant touchline conversions. Edogbo’s second try with two minutes remaining set up a dramatic finish, but Munster couldn’t find a winning score. Jack Crowley’s three missed conversions from five attempts ultimately proved costly in the two-point defeat.

Gloucester Rugby 14-31 RC Toulon

RC Toulon secured a home last-16 tie with a convincing victory at Kingsholm that eliminated Gloucester from all European competition. Gaël Dréan and Mathis Ferte both crossed in the opening 15 minutes to establish control before Jack Clement responded for Gloucester. Lewis Ludlam powered over to restore the two-try buffer before half-time, with Toulon leading 21-7 at the interval. The second half saw Toulon control proceedings, with Marius Domon adding a penalty before Tomos Williams grabbed a consolation try for Gloucester. Dréan sealed the bonus point with his second try in the final minute to confirm Toulon’s second place in Pool 2 and Edinburgh’s qualification despite their heavy defeat to Bath.

Sunday showdowns

Bristol Bears 15-27 Union Bordeaux Bègles

Union Bordeaux Bègles completed a perfect pool stage with a bonus-point victory at Ashton Gate that secured top seeding. Gabriel Oghre struck first for Bristol, but Louis Bielle-Biarrey responded immediately before adding his second after Bristol errors. Nicolas Depoortère extended the lead to 17-5 at half-time. Bristol fought back in the second half through Benhard Janse van Rensburg, but Bielle-Biarrey completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute to seal the victory. The French winger’s treble took his tally to six tries in the competition, making him the leading try-scorer heading into the knockout stages.

Northampton Saints 43-28 Scarlets

Northampton secured a home round of 16 tie with an entertaining five-try victory at Franklin’s Gardens. Scarlets shocked the home crowd by taking an early lead through Ryan Elias before Archie Hughes restored their advantage after Edoardo Todaro’s reply. The Italian wing then grabbed two more tries before half-time to complete his hat-trick and give Saints a 21-14 interval lead. Ollie Sleightholme sealed the bonus point after the break before Craig Wright added a fifth. Scarlets refused to surrender as Sam Costelow and Jac Davies both crossed, but Anthony Belleau’s penalty and Callum Chick’s late try sealed the victory and eliminated the Welsh side.

Stade Rochelais 17-27 Harlequins

In the weekend’s most dramatic conclusion, Harlequins produced a stunning late flourish to knock two-time champions La Rochelle out of the Champions Cup and send Leicester Tigers through to the knockout stages. Cadan Murley’s try and a Marcus Smith penalty gave Quins a 10-7 half-time lead after Davit Niniashvili had crossed for the hosts. Tyrone Green extended the advantage in the second half, but La Rochelle fought back through Jack Nowell and Thomas Berjon to level at 17-17 with 10 minutes remaining. Tom Lawday bulldozed over with eight minutes left before Smith’s late penalty denied La Rochelle even the losing bonus point they needed to progress, sending the French side into the Challenge Cup knockouts instead.

Glasgow Warriors 28-3 Saracens

Glasgow Warriors completed a perfect pool stage with an impressive victory over Saracens at Scotstoun. Ollie Smith opened the scoring after Alex Craig’s lung-bursting run created the platform. Owen Farrell briefly responded with a penalty, but Glasgow dominated thereafter. Kyle Steyn scored under the posts after running a perfect diagonal line, before George Horne, celebrating his 150th appearance, added a third to make it 21-3 at half-time. Glasgow’s defence kept Saracens scoreless in the second half before Seb Stephen drove over from a powerful maul in the closing seconds to secure the bonus point and complete a maximum 20-point pool stage haul.

The knockout draw

The round of 16 fixtures, to be played on the first weekend of April, are:

Union Bordeaux Bègles v Leicester Tigers
Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls
Leinster Rugby v Edinburgh Rugby
Bath Rugby v Saracens
Northampton Saints v Castres Olympique
Harlequins v Sale Sharks
RC Toulon v DHL Stormers
Stade Toulousain v Bristol Bears

The draw sets up several intriguing matchups, including a repeat of the 2024 URC final between Glasgow and the Bulls, a Celtic battle between Leinster and Edinburgh, and Bath hosting Saracens in a Premiership clash. Reigning champions Bordeaux Bègles are on course to face Toulouse in a potential blockbuster all-French quarter-final.

With 75% of tickets for the Bilbao finals weekend already sold, anticipation is building. Toulouse’s 77-7 demolition of Sale suggests they will be formidable opponents, while Glasgow’s perfect record, Bath’s forward dominance and Bordeaux Bègles’ attacking flair mark them as genuine contenders. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025-26 Champions Cup as Europe’s elite clubs battle for continental glory.

Leinster extended their remarkable unbeaten run in Champions Cup pool matches to 31 with a hard-fought 22-13 victory over Bayonne at the Stade Jean Dauger, securing top spot in Pool 3 and home advantage through to at least the quarter-finals.

Key moments:

14′ – TRY BAYONNE: Sireli Maqala scores under posts, Joris Segonds converts (Bayonne 7-0 Leinster)
16′ – SUBSTITUTION LEINSTER: Thomas Clarkson replaces Tadhg Furlong (injury)
21′ – PENALTY LEINSTER: Harry Byrne kicks penalty (Bayonne 7-3 Leinster)
23′ – PENALTY BAYONNE: Joris Segonds kicks penalty from 45 metres (Bayonne 10-3 Leinster)
34′ – SUBSTITUTION LEINSTER: Rieko Ioane replaces Robbie Henshaw (injury)
Half-time: Bayonne 10-3 Leinster
42′ – SUBSTITUTION LEINSTER: Sam Prendergast replaces Tommy O’Brien (injury)
46′ – SUBSTITUTION LEINSTER: Dan Sheehan replaces Rónan Kelleher
49′ – YELLOW CARD BAYONNE: Herschel Jantjies sent to sin bin for deliberate knock-on
55′ – SUBSTITUTION LEINSTER: Joe McCarthy replaces RG Snyman
56′ – TRY LEINSTER: Dan Sheehan scores, Harry Byrne converts (Bayonne 10-10 Leinster)
59′ – PENALTY BAYONNE: Joris Segonds kicks penalty from own half (Bayonne 13-10 Leinster)
66′ – SUBSTITUTION LEINSTER: Luke McGrath replaces Jimmy O’Brien (injury)
75′ – TRY LEINSTER: Sam Prendergast scores under posts, Harry Byrne converts (Bayonne 13-17 Leinster)
79′ – TRY LEINSTER: Max Deegan scores in corner, Harry Byrne misses conversion (Bayonne 13-22 Leinster)
Full-time: Bayonne 13-22 Leinster

The four-time European champions trailed for 74 minutes on a rain-soaked afternoon in Basque Country before late tries from Sam Prendergast and Max Deegan secured the win. However, the victory came at a considerable cost, with Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Tommy O’Brien and Jimmy O’Brien all departing with injuries ahead of the Six Nations.

Despite having nothing tangible to play for after losing their opening three pool matches, Bayonne proved formidable opponents at their fortress home, where they remain unbeaten in the Top 14 since April 2024. The French side’s intensity and physicality troubled Leinster throughout, with the visitors struggling to find their usual fluency in the difficult conditions.

Bayonne made their intentions clear from the opening exchanges, dominating the aerial battle and putting Leinster under sustained pressure. The home side’s passionate approach, backed by a raucous crowd of local supporters, set the tone for what would prove a stern test for Leo Cullen’s men.

Leinster suffered an early setback when Ireland tighthead prop Furlong was forced off in the 16th minute with a tight calf, replaced by Thomas Clarkson earlier than anticipated. The change disrupted Leinster’s rhythm, and moments later Bayonne struck for the game’s opening try.

Quick ball from a lineout on halfway allowed wing Yohan Orabe to exploit a gap in the Leinster midfield, with Garry Ringrose caught shooting out of the line. Orabe burst through before feeding centre Sireli Maqala on his inside shoulder, and the Fijian raced under the posts. Out-half Joris Segonds added the conversion to give Bayonne a 7-0 lead after 14 minutes.

Leinster responded through the counter-attacking threat of Joshua Kenny and Jimmy O’Brien, with the latter making an encouraging return from injury. After a brilliant surge from Jimmy O’Brien created pressure in the Bayonne 22, Leinster won a penalty and Harry Byrne reduced the deficit to four points with a simple kick in the 21st minute.

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However, Segonds restored the seven-point cushion just two minutes later with a magnificent penalty from 45 metres after Leinster infringed at a lineout. The French fly-half, the Top 14’s leading points scorer this season, showed his class with a perfectly struck effort.

Leinster thought they had their first try in the 26th minute when Byrne sent a delicate crossfield kick towards Kenny on the left wing, but the ball slipped from the winger’s grasp in the greasy conditions as he attempted to ground it in the corner. A promising opportunity had gone begging.

The visitors came even closer to scoring on 33 minutes when Clarkson crossed the line following excellent work from RG Snyman, whose offload had created the opening. However, referee Luke Pearce consulted the TMO and ruled the prop had committed a double movement, turning what would have been a converted try into a penalty for Bayonne.

The home side defended heroically as half-time approached, with Max Deegan producing a crucial tackle on scrum-half Herschel Jantjies to prevent a second try. Bayonne took a deserved 10-3 lead into the interval, having dominated territory and shown greater composure in the testing conditions.

Leinster emerged for the second half needing to find a spark, but within moments suffered another injury blow when Tommy O’Brien pulled up with an apparent calf problem while chasing the restart kick. The Ireland winger was replaced by Prendergast at full-back, forcing a reshuffle in the Leinster backline.

The turning point arrived in the 49th minute when Jantjies was shown a yellow card for a deliberate knock-on that halted a promising Leinster attack. With the numerical advantage, Leinster finally found their rhythm and struck for the equalising try seven minutes later.

Joe McCarthy’s arrival from the bench added crucial ballast to the lineout, and from the set-piece Leinster executed a beautifully worked strike play. Ringrose took the first pass before Byrne pulled the ball back for Kenny to make the incision. Prendergast then delivered a long pass to Jimmy O’Brien, whose footwork took him past the initial defender before he fed the hard-charging Dan Sheehan. The Ireland hooker showed his trademark pace to burst through and score, with Byrne’s conversion levelling the scores at 10-10.

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Bayonne’s response was immediate. Segonds drilled over a penalty from inside his own half in the 59th minute after Leinster were penalised for offside at the breakdown, restoring the home side’s lead at 13-10. The French outfit continued to defend with tremendous resolve, repelling wave after wave of Leinster attacks.

Leinster thought they had taken the lead for the first time in the 63rd minute when Jimmy O’Brien latched onto Prendergast’s clever grubber kick and touched down in the corner. However, after Byrne had kicked the conversion, the TMO alerted Pearce to a knock-on as O’Brien attempted to ground the ball under pressure. The try was disallowed, much to Leinster’s frustration.

Segonds had the opportunity to extend Bayonne’s advantage in the 68th minute with a penalty from distance after Dan Sheehan was penalised for collapsing a maul, but for the first time all afternoon his effort sailed wide of the posts.

With time running out and Leinster still trailing, Byrne took a calculated risk in the 75th minute. Under no penalty advantage and deep in the Bayonne 22, the fly-half opted for a perfectly weighted chip over the top of the defensive line. The bounce beat full-back Victor Hannoun and sat up perfectly for Prendergast, who gathered stealthily and touched down under the posts. Byrne’s conversion gave Leinster their first lead of the match at 17-13.

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Bayonne’s resistance finally crumbled in the final minute as Leinster secured a bonus point try. After Sheehan capitalised on an overthrown Bayonne lineout deep in the 22, Jamison Gibson-Park whipped the ball wide for Deegan to dive over in the corner. Byrne’s hurried drop-kick conversion attempt missed, but when Segonds kicked the restart directly into touch, the game was over.

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The victory means Leinster have topped their Champions Cup pool for the fourth consecutive season and secured home advantage for the Round of 16 on the first weekend of April, with a home quarter-final also guaranteed should they progress. However, they finished one try short of the bonus point that might have secured a top-two seeding.

“When you turn up away from home and that’s the way the conditions are, you just need to do what you need to do to get the job done,” said Leinster head coach Leo Cullen afterwards. “Credit to the players for doing that. How many teams have won all their games during this period? Teams are dropping at different stages, we’re managing to get wins.”

Cullen acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge, praising Bayonne’s commitment. “They put in a seriously good performance, which meant it was incredibly tough for our guys. If that’s a knockout game and you come away from here and win the game, you’re delighted.”

The Leinster boss confirmed that the injuries to Furlong, Henshaw and the O’Brien brothers appeared to be soft-tissue issues, with a clearer picture expected on Monday. The timing is particularly concerning with Ireland’s Six Nations opener in Paris just 19 days away.

For Bayonne, despite finishing their Champions Cup campaign without a single point from four matches, they can take pride in a performance that troubled one of Europe’s elite sides. The French club showed tremendous passion and defensive resolve, falling just short against opponents who found a way to win when it mattered most.

The result extended Leinster’s winning streak to nine matches across all competitions and maintained their extraordinary record in Champions Cup pool stages. Since their last pool defeat in Toulouse in 2018, they have now won 31 consecutive matches in this phase of the competition.

Scorers:

Bayonne: Try: Maqala (14). Con: Segonds. Pens: Segonds (23, 59).
Leinster: Tries: Sheehan (56), Prendergast (75), Deegan (79). Cons: Byrne (2). Pen: Byrne (21).
Yellow card: Jantjies (Bayonne, 49).

Bayonne: Tiberghien, Spring, Maqala, Tuilagi (Martocq 49), Orabe (Hannoun 72), Segonds, Jantjies, Calles (Tumania 57), Martin (Bosch 51), Tagi (Setiano 51), Johnson, Paulos, Fischer, Iturria (c) (Heguy 46), Lomidze (Ariceta 52).

Leinster: J O’Brien (McGrath 66), T O’Brien (Prendergast 42), Ringrose, Henshaw (Ioane 34), Kenny, Byrne, Gibson-Park, Boyle (Cahir 70), Kelleher (Sheehan 46), Furlong (Clarkson 16), Snyman (McCarthy 55), Ryan, Deegan, van der Flier (Penny 74), Doris (c).

Referee: Luke Pearce (England).