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Squad Update | Preparations Begin For Leinster At Thomond

22nd December 2025 By The Editor

Niall Scannell will go for a scan on his neck.

Niall Scannell will go for a scan on his neck. Inpho

The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC Round 8 clash against Leinster at Thomond Park (7.45pm).

The game is sold-out and will be live on Premier Sports. Both teams will be named at midday on Christmas Eve.

Saturday’s bonus-point win over Ospreys made it six wins in seven URC games so far this season. Munster A were also in action against Leinster A in the Interprovincial Series and drew 33-all having also draw 26-all at Old Belvedere in October. Scroll down to watch Munster A highlights.

On the injury front following the Ospreys game, Niall Scannell will go for a scan on his neck.

Calvin Nash (shoulder) and Fineen Wycherley (hand) both made successful returns from injury in Bridgend.

Tickets

Saturday, December 27

URC Round 7: Munster Rugby v Leinster Rugby, Thomond Park, 7.45pm; SOLD OUT

Saturday, January 17

Champions Cup Round 4: Munster Rugby v Castres Olympique, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here

Friday, January 23

URC Round 10: Munster Rugby v Dragons RFC, Virgin Media Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here

Saturday, February 28

URC Round 12: Munster Rugby v Zebre Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here

Saturday, April 25

URC Round 16: Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here

Saturday, May 16

URC Round 18: Munster Rugby v Emirates Lions, Thomond Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here

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