Munster to host Connacht in opening round of 2024/25 URC season

The fixture list was released on Thursday morning. 

CHANGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Connacht’s Munster-bound centre Tom Farrell. Pic: James Crombie, Inpho

The first weekend of the 2024/25 BKT United Rugby Championship season will include an Irish derby, with current URC champions Munster set to host Connacht at Thomond Park. 

Leinster will kick off the season the Friday, September 20, away to Edinburgh, before Munster get their first opportunity of the season to run out in front of the Limerick faithful the following evening, Saturday, September 21.