United Rugby Championship preview: Ulster face Connacht, Leinster and Munster start away

After two South African sides faced off in the inaugural United Rugby Championship final, the Irish provinces are looking to restore order this season.

Both Leinster and Ulster fell to the Bulls and Stormers respectively leaving both sides licking their wounds. It marked the first time since 2016 that Leinster had not won the competition.

Ulster start their campaign at home on Saturday night against Connacht, kick-off from the Kingspan is at 7:35pm.

Meanwhile, Leinster and Munster will start their season with away fixtures.