Munster beat Connacht in Thomand Park
Munster and Connacht played out an inter-pro thriller at Thomond Park, where it finished Munster 35 and Connacht 33 in the first URC game of the season for both provinces.
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Munster edge out Connacht in thrilling Thomond try-fest
Last season's table toppers Munster had to come from behind four times before seeing off Connacht at Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship.
URC teams: Mack Hansen back for Connacht as Thaakir Abrahams makes Munster bow; Aidan Morgan gets nod at Ulster
Mack Hansen and Santi Cordero both start for Connacht in Saturday's BKT URC clash with Munster, while Pete Wilkins has handed debuts to three players.
United Rugby Championship Round 1: All You Need to Know
The fourth season of the BKT United Rugby Championship kicks off tonight, with eight-time winners Leinster the first of the Irish sides in action as they travel to Edinburgh.
Bernard Jackman optimistic for future of young Connacht squad
Bernard Jackman believes Connacht have every right to be optimistic about their upcoming season after a disappointing return in 2023/24.
Connacht looking to new era on and off the pitch
Last year took off with a bang for Connacht, but finished with a dull thud.
Mack Hansen set for long-awaited Connacht return v Glasgow
Mack Hansen is set to make his first appearance for nine months after being named on the bench for Connacht's pre-season friendly against Glasgow Warriors.
Pre-season wrap: Mixed results for provinces as new signings make first appearances
There were defeats for both Munster and Leinster across the weekend, while Connacht got their pre-season campaigns underway on Saturday with a comfortable win against the Sale Sharks in Galway.