The Munster vs Leinster teams will collide on St Stephen’s Day – Tuesday, December 26 – in what should be a thriller.
Where on TV is Munster vs. Leinster taking place? Kickoff time, odds, and stream for the URC derby match. In a stunning St Stephen’s Day match, Munster is getting ready to take on their fierce rivals, Leinster.
The team led by Graham Rowntree wants to exact revenge for the Aviva Stadium loss they suffered last month, 21-16.
What TV channel is Munster vs Leinster on?
The match will be shown live on free-to-air TV by RTE 2.
It is a night-time fixture and is set to commence under the lights at 7.35pm.
Their pre-match coverage commences at 7pm, 35 minutes ahead of kick off.
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Where is Munster vs Leinster on?
Thomond Park in Limerick will host the Munster vs. Leinster game. On St. Stephen’s Day, Thomond Park in Limerick will host the game. Kickoff is at 7:35 p.m. The last time the clubs faced off in a home derby during the Christmas season, Munster lost.
BKT United Rugby Championship: Leinster 21-16 Munster – recap
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Munster couldn’t get anything going in that final attack, and a knock-on eventually brings up the final whistle.
Leinster get the win and stay top of the table – for the timebeing at least – after a cracking Interpro at the Aviva Stadium.
Leinster 21-16 Munster
Leinster v Munster Rugby Squad
Leinster: Hugo Keenan; Jordan Larmour, Garry Ringrose (co-capt), Robbie Henshaw, Jimmy O’Brien; Ross Byrne, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong; Joe McCarthy, James Ryan (capt); Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris.
Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Jack Boyle, Michael Ala’alatoa, Ross Molony, James Culhane, Ben Murphy, Ciarán Frawley, Scott Penny.
Munster: Simon Zebo; Calvin Nash, Antoine Frisch, Rory Scannell, Shane Daly; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron (capt), Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Tom Ahern, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Scott Buckley, Dave Kilcoyne, John Ryan, Brian Gleeson, Alex Kendellen, Conor Murray, Tony Butler, Shay McCarthy.