Leinster v Munster in the URC: kick-off time, TV details and team news

It is the first interpro of the new URC season with old rivals Leinster and Munster going head-to-head.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Leinster and Munster renew their rivalry this weekend in Croke Park. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

The first interpro of the URC season takes place this weekend with Munster making the trip to GAA HQ to take on Leinster. 

Leinster got their first win of the season in the Aviva against the Sharks last weekend while Munster are sitting second in the table after three hard fought wins from their opening three games. 

Leinster have come out on top in their last four clashes but Clayton McMillan's side will be hopeing to put a stop to that run and maintain their perfect winning start to the new URC campaign.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the game.

Where's the game being played?

The game will take place in Croke Park.

What time is kick-off?

The match kicks off at 5.15pm on Saturday October 18.

Where can I watch?

Take your pick. TG4 and Premier Sports 1 will show the match.

Who is the referee?

Italy's Gianluca Gnecchi is the man in the middle for the clash.

What's the team news

Munster have fresh concerns over tighthead prop Oli Jager, who was withdrawn following a head knock in the first half of last Friday’s 20-19 round-three win over Edinburgh in Cork while McMillan is set to issue updates on the availability for Saturday of scrum-half Craig Casey (hamstring), Niall Scannell (hand), Shane Daly (head) and Tom Ahern when he faces the media on Thursday. 

Speaking ahead of the Munster coaches’ selection meeting on Monday evening, Leamy said club captain Tadhg Beirne was available for his seasonal debut after a Player of the Series set of performances for the Lions against Australia. Simon Lewis

Jamie Osborne is available for selection after coming through last weekend's clash without any issues following his return from injury. Robbie Henshaw was withdrawn early in the second half against the Sharks as a precautionary measure and will be assessed further later in the week before a decision on his availability. Jordan Larmour is entering the final stages of his rehabilitation and a final decision on his availability will be made later in the week.