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Following the release of fixture details last week, the URC have now confirmed exact dates and kick-off times for all 18 rounds for the season ahead.
Connacht will start the campaign with an interpro trip to Ulster on Saturday 17th September with a 19:35 start.
The first home game of the season follows three weeks later, when Munster are the visitors on Friday 7th October, also at 19:35. Leinster then make the trip to The Sportsground on Friday 14th October at the same time.
The Christmas fixtures will see Connacht host Ulster on Friday 23rd December, followed by a New Year's Day trip up the M6 to Dublin against Leinster. Both games also kick-off at 19:35.
Full fixture details are below.