All You Need To Know | Munster v Leinster

In Round 8 of the United Rugby Championship, Munster host Leinster at a sold-out Thomond Park. Find out all you need to know ahead of the game below.

Where?

Thomond Park, Limerick

When?

Saturday, December 27th, 7.45pm

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Teams

The Munster side will be named on Christmas Eve.

Did you know?

• Munster Rugby’s only defeat in the first seven rounds of the BKT United Rugby Championship was 27-21 to the Stormers at Thomond Park in Round 6.
• Only Bulls and Stormers have beaten Munster at Thomond Park in 2025.
• Leinster’s only loss in their last five matches in the BKT URC was 14-31 against today’s opponents, Munster, in Round 4.
• Leinster have won on their last six visits to Thomond Park.
• Additional seating installed in Thomond Park has brought the attendance up to 26,006.

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Martin (IRFU) AR1: Keane Davison (IRFU) AR2: Andrew Fogarty (IRFU) TMO: Mark Patton (IRFU)

Broadcast

Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

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