Munster v Connacht: What time, what channel and all you need to know
Thomas Ahern is tackled by Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki. Picture: Sportsfile
It’s a derby clash between Munster and Connacht in the URC this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game.
Where and when is it on?
The match takes place on Saturday at Thomond Park in Limerick with a 5.15pm kick-off.
Where can I watch the game?
The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 & Premier Sports 1. The game is also being streamed live on the RTÉ Player and on URC.tv.
What can I read and listen to in the build-up on Independent.ie?
Munster rounded off another successful tour of South Africa with a win over Lions last time out while Connacht had enough to see off Dragons at Rodney Parade. We’ve reports on both games below.
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Leinster nervously inched their way closer to a fifth European Champions Cup, after a nail-biting finish at GAA HQ on Saturday evening.
A James Lowe hat trick capped an impressive first 60 minutes in style, but why did things fall apart as the final whistle approached? Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey discuss how a 37 minute period without a score will be punished by a better team than Northampton. Leinster will now line up against a very tricky Toulouse team for the final, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, May 25th.
The podcast also looks at some of the remaining URC fixtures ahead of a hugely important round of matches this weekend, as well as look ahead to the 2025 Lions tour.
Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
What are the odds?
Munster are heavy favourites at 1/6 with Connacht 9/2 and the draw is 22/1.
