Magners League fixtures: Reigning champions Munster will open the defence of their Magners League title with a trip to Glasgow. And, for the first time, a play-off system will determine the overall winner with semi-finals and a final scheduled for May.
Of the four Irish provinces, only Connacht will be at home on the opening weekend (September 4th-6th) with the big-spending Ospreys due to arrive at the Sportsground.
European champions Leinster get their first taste of domestic action since picking up the Heineken Cup with a trip to Wales and the Scarlets.
Ulster, with a new management team in place, are also in the Principality where they will meet the Newport Gwent Dragons.
As always, there will be huge interest in the meetings of Leinster and Munster. Michael Cheika’s side will enjoy home advantage at the start of October with the return match in Thomond Park not scheduled until the start of April.
At the moment, the fixture list only provides information as to the weekend matches will take place. Specific dates, kick-off times and in some cases venues, will be released at a later date.
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