A massive capacity crowd that will shatter the URC attendance record is on the cards for the latest edition of Leinster vs Munster.
With the Autumn Nations on the horizon and the season now in full swing, we’re all set for a cracker between Irish rugby’s biggest rivals.
For the first time since 2009, the two provinces will head to GAA HQ and a crowd of over 80,000 people in the capital.
Leinster vs Munster: Kick-off time, tickets, and where to watch on TV. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Before all that, however, let’s crack on and run through everything you need to know before the match kicks off.
When is Leinster vs Munster?
The match takes place on Saturday, October 12.
Ruadhán Quinn of Munster is tackled by Giovanni Montemauri of Zebre Parma during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre Parma and Munster at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Pic: Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile
Kick-off time is in the early evening at 5.45pm.
Where is the match taking place?
As mentioned above, the two teams are set for a sold-out Croke Park following Leinster’s successful switch to the northside venue for their Champions Cup semi-final earlier this year.
Are any Leinster vs Munsters tickets still for sale?
The game is a total sell-out and there are no tickets left to be had on Ticketmaster.
New signing RG Snyman has swapped sides for Leinster vs Munster Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Where is it on TV?
Unsurprisingly with such a big crowd involved for this URC clash, there is no shortage of TV coverage.
RTÉ have hopped onto the tie for and their broadcast begins at 5pm on RTÉ 2. You can also stream the match on your device of choice through the RTÉ Player.
Alternatively, Premier Sports will also be showing the game live. Their coverage gets rolling at 5.30pm on Premier Sports 1.
Leinster vs Munster returns to Croke Park for the first time since 2009. Pic: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE
What are the squads?
Leinster: Hugo Keenan; Liam Turner, Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne, James Lowe; Ciarán Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Lee Barron, Tadhg Furlong; RG Snyman, James Ryan; Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (c)
Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Cian Healy, Thomas Clarkson, Ryan Baird, Max Deegan, Luke McGrath, Ross Byrne, Harry Byrne
Munster: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Seán O’Brien; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne (c); Jack O’Donoghue, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes
Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, Kieran Ryan, John Ryan, Tom Ahern, Ruadhán Quinn, Conor Murray, Tony Butler, Shay McCarthy
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