Leinster prop Porter ruled out of URC final

Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls at Croke Park on June 22, 2024. Porter sustained a calf injury during Leinster's semi-final victory over Munster on June 15, 2024. The injury is significant enough to prevent him from participating in the championship decider. Porter's absence is a major blow to Leinster's scrum, as he is considered one of their most important forwards. He has been a consistent starter for Leinster throughout the season, making 19 appearances in the URC and Champions Cup. The 28-year-old prop also played a crucial role in Ireland's Six Nations campaign earlier in the year. His unavailability forces Leinster coach Leo Cullen to consider alternative options at loosehead prop for the final. This marks the second consecutive year Porter has been sidelined for a major final due to injury, having missed last year's Champions Cup final with a hamstring issue.