Munster to play European rugby on free-to-air TV for first time in 12 years

Munster are set to return to terrestrial airwaves for the first time in 12 years after their Heineken Champions Cup round two clash with Gloucester was chosen for free-to-air broadcast.

The announcement of fixtures sees reigning champions Leinster kick off the 24th season of European competition with a Pool 1 game against Wasps at the RDS Arena on Friday, October 12, while Munster get their campaign up and running in south-west England the following day with a visit to Pool 2 rivals Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.