Following contrasting fortunes in Europe last weekend, Ulster v Munster is the weekend's highlight fixture at Kingspan stadium. With only three points separating the sides ahead of this weekend’s clash, victory will be vital for both sides as they chase a home quarter final. Ulster are unbeaten at home this season, while Munster will be full of confidence following last week’s heroics against Exeter. Here is how to watch Ulster V Munster in yhe URC.
When is Ulster V Munster?
The game kicks off this Friday night at 7.30pm.
How can I watch Ulster V Munster?
The game will be shown live on RTÉ Two, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Form Guide
Both sides experienced very different fortunes in the Champions Cup last weekend. Ulster went into their second leg with a six point lead following a famous victory over Toulouse. However, a Tom O’Toole red card with 15 minutes remaining turned the tie on it’s head, with Antoine Dupont scoring the winning try with fie minutes remaining, to give the reigning champions a one point victory on aggregate.
For Munster, they turned around a five -point first leg deficit to defeat Exeter 26-10 in Thomond, and 34-23 on aggregate. Joey Carbery and Damien De Allende scored the crucial tries, combined with a man of the match performance from Peter O’Mahony.
Ulster will look to keep the pressure on Leinster in second place, with Leo Cullen’s men facing a tricky task in South Africa with a weakened side. Meanwhile Munster will hope to stay in the top four to ensure a home quarter final.
Team News
Ulster make two changes to the side that lost to Toulouse, with Jordi Murphy coming in at seven and Stewart Moore coming at full back.
Interestingly, Mike Lowry will start at 10, with Ian Madigan providing cover on the bench.
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Munster have made seven changes to the side that overcome Exeter. Shane Daly and Craig Casey come into the backline, while there is an entire new front row of Jeremey Loughman, Diarmuid Barron and Stephen Archer.
Thomas Ahern comes into the second row, while Alex Kendellen starts at eight.
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