Leinster confirm venue for October clash with Munster
With the RDS under redevelopment, Leinster are using Aviva Stadium and Croke Park as their home grounds.
Last year's derby was also held at GAA HQ, where over 80,000 spectators watched the home side earn a 26-12 victory. The derby will once again be held at Croke Park. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
James Lowe, Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and RG Snyman all went over the line as they saw off Munster on the big occasion.
The fixture will take place in round four on Saturday 18 October at 5.15pm, with tickets going on sale to the public on 29 August.
The champions are away to Stormers and Bulls in their opening two fixtures before hosting Sharks in Aviva Stadium on 11 October.
Leo Cullen's side earned their first piece of silverware since 2021 in June when they cruised to a 32-7 victory over the Bulls in the URC final.
Leinster have said that they will return to the RDS for the start of the 2026/27 season.
They will play most of their home games this season at the Aviva with some games designated for Croke Park. Leinster won the fixture last year 26-12. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
After the first five rounds of the URC, there will be a break ahead of the Autumn Series for Ireland against New Zealand, Japan, Australia and South Africa.
Before the public sale of tickets for the Munster clash, there will be a window for current Leinster Rugby season ticket holders to upgrade their tickets.
This is the same process as would have applied to previous Munster games being hosted at the Aviva Stadium, rather than the RDS.
Once Leinster's season ticket holders have had a window to access tickets, the remaining tickets will then go on sale to the public.
Mark your calendar 📅 ✍️🏉 Leinster v Munster in Croke Park.🗓️ Saturday, 18 October.🕣 KO 5:15pm🎟️ Tickets on sale 29 August.
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