Munster on the road for Heineken Cup opener

Munster begin next season's Heineken Cup campaign away to Zurich Championship winners Gloucester at Kingsholm.

Heineken Cup holders Leicester will start the defence of their crown away at Neath.

The Tigers, who beat Munster 15-9 at the Millennium Stadium to win the cup last month, will face the Welsh side on either October 11, 12 or 13 in the first round of pool matches.