All You Need To Know | Leinster v Munster
17th October 2025 By The Editor

Munster take Leinster tomorrow in Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship.
Find out all you need to know ahead of the game below.
Where?
Croke Park
When?
Saturday, October 18, 5.15pm
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Teams
Both teams have now been named
Did you know?
- Leinster Rugby opened their winning account in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season with a 31-5 win over the Sharks at Aviva Stadium last weekend.
- The Leinstermen have won all five previous matches they have played in all competitions at Croke Park.
- Leinster have not been defeated by an Irish province since Ulster won in Belfast in May 2024.
- Munster Rugby are unbeaten in their last six BKT URC matches since Cardiff beat them at the Arms Park in April.
- The Munstermen’s only two defeats in their last eight encounters with fellow Irish provinces were both to Leinster last season.
- Munster’s two previous matches at Croke Park were both defeats to Leinster, in the Champions Cup in May 2009 and in the Championship in October 2024.
Match Officials
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi
AR 1: Peter Martin
AR 2: Jonny Erskine
TMO: Stefano Penne
Broadcast
Live on: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv