All You Need To Know | Munster v Leinster
23rd December 2025 By The Editor
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
Munster News
Gallery & Highlights | Munster & Munster ‘A’
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
