All You Need To Know | Munster v Connacht
23rd October 2025 By The Editor

Munster take on Connacht on Saturday in Round 5 of the United Rugby Championship.
Find out all you need to know ahead of the game below.
Where?
Thomond Park
When?
Saturday, October 25, 7.45pm
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Teams
The Munster side will be named today and the Connacht side tomorrow.
Did you know?
- Munster Rugby have won all four fixtures they have played in the BKT United Rugby Championship this campaign only missing out on maximum points in Round 2 at home to Cardiff.
- Munster’s only two defeats to fellow Irish provinces since New Year’s Day 2024 were both to Leinster in October and December 2024.
- Connacht’s only win so far this season was 26-15 at home to Benetton in Round 1.
- Connacht have won only once away from home in the Championship in the last twelve months: 22-12 at Zebre in Round 18 last year.
- Munster have won their last three fixtures against Connacht since Connacht’s 22-9 win in Galway in January 2024.
Match Officials
Referee: Andrea Piardi
AR 1: Peter Martin
AR 2: Chris Lough
TMO: Matteo Liperini
Broadcast
Live on: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv