Cardiff v Munster moved to Saturday due to king's visit

Munster's season opener against Cardiff Rugby in the BTK United Rugby Championship has been pushed back to Saturday due to Britain's King Charles' visit to the Welsh capital.

The game, which was due to take place at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night, will now kick off at 3.05pm on Saturday, live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.

The URC said in a statement: "The Round 1 BKT United Rugby Championship fixture between Cardiff Rugby and Munster at Cardiff Arms Park has been rescheduled and will now kick off at 3.05pm on Saturday, 17 September.

"Originally due to take place on Friday night [7.35pm], significant logistical challenges have occurred due to the visit of HRH King Charles III and the Queen's Consort to Cardiff on 16 September.

"Broadcast facilities for both the host broadcaster [BBC Wales] and other TV facilities providers will be engaged in the coverage of the visit and the drain on available resources has resulted in the rescheduling of the game.

"The BKT United Rugby Championship would like to thank both Cardiff Rugby and Munster for their understanding in this matter which has occurred under very unique circumstances."

Munster return to Wales the following weekend to face the Dragons on 25 September, which is also live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.