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04 Oct 2025

Munster Rugby confirm three friendly fixtures ahead of next season

Munster will face Biarritz Olympique, Gloucester Rugby and Bath Rugby ahead of start of new URC season

Munster Rugby confirm three friendly fixtures ahead of new season

Munster Rugby will take on Johann van Graan's Bath Rugby in a pre-season friendly in September

MUNSTER Rugby has confirmed its upcoming pre-season fixtures ahead of the beginning of the 2025/26 season.

Munster will take on Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque, Gloucester Rugby and Bath Rugby in August and September ahead of the 2025/26 URC season beginning on Saturday September 27.

First up, Munster will take on Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque at the Stade Aguiléra on Friday, August 22 (kick-off 8pm local time). This match will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the 2006 European Cup final which holds a special place in the hearts and minds of supporters of both clubs.

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Two weeks later, Munster will travel to Kingsholm to take on Gloucester Rugby on Friday, September 5 at 7.30pm.

Concluding preparations for the new season will be the visit of Premiership Champions Bath Rugby to Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday, September 12 at 7pm. Tickets are now available via Ticketmaster.

Munster Rugby Pre-Season Schedule:

Friday, August 22

Biarritz Olympique v Munster Rugby, Stade Aguiléra, 8pm local time

 

Friday, September 5

Gloucester Rugby v Munster Rugby, Kingsholm, 7.30pm

 

Friday, September 12

Munster Rugby v Bath Rugby, Virgin Media Park, 7pm 

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