Munster are set to do battle with Scottish side Glasgow Warriors this weekend in the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship as the season nears its conclusion. Here's everything you need to know about Munster v Glasgow.
Graham Rowntree's Munster side are hoping to reach a second successive URC final. After finishing top of the URC regular season table, Munster faced off against the eighth-seeded Ospreys.
Tries from Niall Scannell and Munster record-try scorer Simon Zebo alongside three Jack Crowley penalties helped the Red Army cruise to a 23-7 victory over the Welsh side.
Simon Zebo gives Munster the lead after a lightning start. Jack Crowley adds the extras.
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In the case of Franco Smith's team, they will be hoping to cause an upset and book their place in the URC final for the first time since 2019. Glasgow Warriors finished the URC regular season in fourth place and they faced the DHL Stormers in their quarter-final. Second-half tries from Sebastian Cancelliere, Henco Venter, and Ross Thompson helped the Warriors get the victory with a final score of 27-10.
In their regular season match at Musgrave Park in December, a six-try Munster performance was enough to get the 40-29 win in an 11 try thriller.
The winner of this match will play either the Vodacom Bulls or Leinster in the URC final, with the team with the highest seed getting home-field advantage.
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When is Munster v Glasgow?
Munster are set to face Glasgow Warriors this Saturday June 15th at Thomond Park with kick-off scheduled for 6pm.
How can I watch Munster v Glasgow?
TG4 will be broadcasting the match live with coverage getting underway at 5pm.
Premier Sports will also be broadcasting the match live from 6pm.
Team News
Graham Rowntree has made four changes to the Munster side that beat Ospreys in the quarter-final. Mike Haley comes in at full-back in place of Simon Zebo, while Alek Nankivell replaces Seán O'Brien at centre. Fineen Wycherley comes in for RG Snyman in the second row while Jack O'Donoghue comes in for Gavin Coombes in the back row.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side for tomorrow's #URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park 💪
Mike Haley, Alex Nankivell, Fineen Wycherley & Jack O'Donoghue all come into the side.
See full details ⤵️#MUNvGLA #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) June 14, 2024
Franco Smith has named an unchanged starting XV from their quarter-final win over the DHL Stormers with Kyle Steyn captaining the side.
Ready 🏟️
Here is your Glasgow Warriors team to take on @Munsterrugby in the #BKTURC semi-finals at Thomond Park! 💪
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Come on, Glasgow!#WhateverItTakes | @MackenzieConstr pic.twitter.com/pOWTftjcIn— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) June 14, 2024
