Munster v Ulster – Provinces face off in URC showdown at Thomond Park
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Munster play host to provincial rivals Ulster in URC action this evening.
Back-to-back URC defeats have left Munster in ninth place, outside of the play-off spots, while, more importantly, the province's place in next season's Champions Cup is also seriously at risk.
For Ulster, their hopes of snatching a late play-off spot are still alive. Richie Murphy's men currently sit in 12th place, but such is the congested nature of the URC table, Ulster are only three points off the all-important top eight.
Kick-off at Thomond Park is 7.35pm.
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's crucial URC clash between Munster and Ulster.
With both defeat enduring a difficult season, there loser of tonight's game is unlikely to make the the URC Play-Offs and qualify for next season's Champions Cup. It's all on the line at Thomond Park.
Kick-off in 35 minutes.
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