Munster are set to take on Ulster in an inter-provincial clash this weekend as both sides will be looking to finish the United Rugby Championship regular season on a high before the playoffs.
Both sides are qualified for the URC playoffs but still have something to play for in the final round as they both look to ensure a favourable run to the URC final. Here's everything you need to know about Munster v Ulster.
For Munster, they will be looking to keep their good form going as they look to make it five wins on the bounce. Graham Rowntree's side faced a trip to Edinburgh last time out, with a Jack Crowley penalty being the difference between the sides in a close game, as the Munster defence held out for a 26-29 bonus point away win.
69 min #EDIvMUM@EdinburghRugby - 26@Munsterrugby - 29
Níl tada idir na foirne seo ach cuireann Jack Crowley an Muimhnigh chun cinn le cic éirice
Nothing between these teams as Jack Crowley puts Munster ahead with a penalty kick@IrishRugby @URCOfficial @Pinergy pic.twitter.com/RxQVDGapnq— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) May 17, 2024
Munster need to win to certify top spot at the end of the URC regular season and with that, a home run to the final of the URC.
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In Ulster's case, they'll also be looking to continue their winning ways and to make it five wins in a row. In the last round, Ulster played hosts to provincial rivals Leinster at Ravenhill. In Richie Murphy's first game as permanent head coach, a last-gasp John Cooney penalty just inside the Leinster half gave his side a 23-21 win.
79 nóim #ULSIvLEI@UlsterRugby 23@leinsterrugby 21
Agus tá an chluiche buaite ag John Cooney agus na hUltaigh 🙌
Cooney wins it for Ulster with his long range effort!
@IrishRugby @URCOfficial @Pinergy#BKTURC #Rugby pic.twitter.com/2LtoNo2MYZ— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) May 18, 2024
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An Ulster win would see them clinch the Irish shield as well as a spot in the Investec Champions Cup. With the Sharks winning the Challenge Cup, Ulster still aren't guaranteed a spot in Europe's elite competition for next season so they'll be looking for a win here.
When is Munster v Ulster?
Munster are set to take on Ulster this Saturday June 1st at Thomond Park with kick-off scheduled for 5:15pm
How can I watch Munster v Ulster?
The match will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 with coverage getting underway at 4:45pm.
Premier Sport One will also be broadcasting the match live with coverage getting underway there after the Sharks v Bulls game.
Team News
Graham Rowntree has made five changes to the side which beat Edinburgh last time out. Simon Zebo starts in what will be his last ever regular season game for Munster at full-back in place of Mike Haley. Peter O'Mahony starts in the back row in place of Gavin Coombes while the departing RG Snyman will place his last regular season for Munster in place of Finneen Wycherley.
Stephen Archer starts at prop in place of Oli Jager while Rory Scannell and Séan O'Brien replace Antoine Frisch and Alex Nankivell in the centre.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side for tomorrow's #URC Interpro derby against Ulster at Thomond Park (5.15pm) 🤩
Peter O'Mahony, Simon Zebo, RG Snyman, Stephen Archer, Rory Scannell & Seán O’Brien all come into the side 💪
Full details & buy tickets ⤵️#MUNvULS #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) May 31, 2024
Richie Murphy has named an unchanged starting XV from his side's win over Leinster last time out.
Ready for the final round 🔥
Your Ulster side to take on @Munsterrugby tomorrow in Limerick 🦌 #SUFTUM pic.twitter.com/ULEaWdX0VW— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) May 31, 2024
