All you need to know: Munster v Connacht

16 November 2022

All you need to know: Munster v Connacht

Its round 8 of the BKT United Rugby Championship as Connacht travel to Thomond Park for an interprovincial derby against Munster. 

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.

When’s the game?

Kick-off at is at 7.35pm on Saturday 26th November.

What’s the state of play so far?

Connacht make their way to Limerick on the back of back-to-back wins against Welsh opposition. Wins against Scarlets and Ospreys saw Andy Friend’s side end block one of URC games in good form.

This is Munster’s third interprovincial derby in-a-row in the URC having lost the previous two against Ulster and Leinster. However they do come into this game on the back of an impressive win over South Africa ‘A’ during the international break.

How’s our recent record against them?

Our recent record against the Munster over the last five games have been as follows,

  • Con 20-11 Mun
  • Con 10-8 Mun
  • Mun 20-18 Con
  • Mun 20-24 Con
  • Mun 20-17 Con

How will the two teams line up?

The Connacht management team will announce their squad at 12pm on Friday when it will be named on connachtrugby.ie and the Connacht Rugby social channels.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are through Munster

What channel is it on?

TG4 and Premier Sports will have live TV coverage while Galway Bay FM have live radio commentary.