All You Need To Know | Leinster v Munster

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