All You Need to Know | Munster v Connacht
19th September 2024 By The Editor
Thomond Park
Munster take on Connacht in the first game of the season at Thomond Park, which is set to be an exciting opening to the 24/25 season.
Find out all you need to know about the game below.
Where?
Thomond Park
When?
Saturday, September 21, 5.30pm.
Broadcast
Live on RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
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Teams
Both sides will be named at 12pm on Friday.
Did you know?
The last eight URC matches between the two sides have been evenly split with four wins apiece whilst Connacht’s last victory at Thomond Park was 24-20 in May 2021.
Munster have won their last two matches against fellow Irish provinces since today’s opponents, Connacht, won 22-9 at Dexcom Stadium on New Year’s Day.
Connacht have lost their last three URC fixtures since they beat Dragons RFC in Round 15.
Connacht won three Championship away fixtures last season, at Sharks in November, at Cardiff in February and at Dragons in April.
Match Officials
Referee: Chris Busby
AR1: Andrew Cole
AR2: Daniel Carson
TMO: Leo Colgan
Fixtures this weekend
Friday, September 20
Cardiff v Zebre Parma, Cardiff Arms Park, 7.35pm
Edinburgh Rugby v Leinster, Hive Stadium, 7.35pm
Saturday, September 21
Dragons RFC v Ospreys, Rodney Parade, 3pm
Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 5.30pm
Benetton v Scarlets, Stadio Monigo, 7.35pm
Ulster v Glasgow Warriors, Kingspan Stadium, 7.45pm
Tickets
URC Round 1: Saturday, September 21
Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
URC Round 3: Saturday, October 5
Munster v Ospreys, Virgin Media Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, November 2
Munster v All Blacks XV, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; SOLD OUT
URC Round 7: Saturday, November 30
Munster v Emirates Lions, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here
