After a narrow defeat to Northampton in the Champions Cup, Munster return to the URC this weekend with a trip to bottom of the league Dragons. Leading up to the match, we have all the details on how to watch Munster v Dragons.
A win here will see Munster's record breakeven in the league leading up to the Six Nations break. Following the contract extensions of three players, this match will give interim head coach Ian Costello greater perspective on what direction to take his squad once certain figures leave for international duty.
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When is Munster v Dragons?
Rodney Parade will host Munster v Dragons this Saturday the 25th of January, with kickoff in Newport set for 7:35pm.
How to watch Munster v Dragons?
Munster v Dragons will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports 1.
Coverage begins twenty minutes before kickoff at 7:15pm on both channels.
Team News
Munster
Munster will be without their Irish contingent for the trip to Wales. Ben O'Connor earns his first start at full-back, while there is experience provided from the likes of Shane Daly and a strong backrow selection.
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 💥
4⃣ Academy players included
1⃣5⃣ 1st start for full-back Ben O'Connor
1⃣ Danny Sheahan set for senior debut
We are en route to Wales for a vital #URC clash against @DragonsRFC tomorrow night 🐲#SUAF 🔴 | #DRAvMUN— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) January 24, 2025
Dragons
Dragons also named their team on Friday afternoon. It's Lloyd central in the half-backs, with fly-half Lloyd Evans partnering scrumhalf Morgan Lloyd. Aneurin Owen captains the side.
💥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 | Here is your 🐉 line-up for the @URCOfficial fixture with @Munsterrugby at @rodneyparade this Saturday evening! 👏
🚀 Morgan & Lloyd at half backs 💪
👊 Jared out wide & Ackers 🔙 at 12 💥
👍 Brodie & Lyds return in the pack 🔥#WeAreGwentRugby #DRAvMUN pic.twitter.com/fSMSAwdCwj— Dragons RFC 🐉 (@dragonsrfc) January 24, 2025
That's all the info you need on how to watch Munster v Dragons.
