The first round of the IWRFU Interprovincial competition gets underway this weekend. Munster begin the defence of their title with a home clash against Ulster. The champions have won this competition for the past four seasons running but Leinster pushed them close last year. Leinster play Connacht in Dublin.

ROUND 1 October 15

Munster v Ulster, Shannon RFC, Coonagh, 2.30pm

Leinster v Connacht, Old Belvedere RFC, 2.00pm

Alison Donnelly

IWRFU Press Officer