Munster v Ospreys: What time, what channel and all you need to know
Seán O’Brien of Munster scores his side's second try despite the attempts of Justin Tipuric of Ospreys during the United Rugby Championship match earlier this season. Photo by Gruffydd Thomas/Sportsfile
Current champions Munster welcome Welsh side Ospreys in the URC quarter-final this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game.
Where and when is it on?
The match takes place on Friday at Thomond Park in Limerick with a 7.35pm kick-off.
Where can I watch the game?
The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 & Premier Sports 1 . The game is also being streamed live on the RTÉ Player and on URC.tv.
What can I read and listen to in the build-up on Independent.ie?
Seán O’Brien has had an excellent first season in red and Cian Tracey has been talking to the player ahead of the game. Munster have ended speculation regarding potentially moving their URC knockout games to Páirc Uí Chaoimh with the side set to remain at Thomond Park as long as they stay in the competition. Cian also has the latest injury news from the camp and Rúaidhrí O'Connor spoke to Munster boss Graham Rowntree after the province’s win over Ulster last weekend.
Read more
Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look ahead to the URC playoffs on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast.
Munster are in the box seat after securing top seeding with an exciting win over Ulster and the lads think the Thomond Park factor could see them defend their URC crown.
Leinster will have to do it the hard way with a likely trip to South Africa if they beat Ulster in the quarter-finals, with the future of young out-half Sam Prendergast still a big talking point.
Hugo Keenan's Sevens switch, Connacht's poor finish to the season and Ulster's resurgence under Richie Murphy are up for discussion too.
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What are the odds?
Munster are heavy favourites at 1/10 with Ospreys 13/2 and the draw is 25/1.
