Munster say they will do "everything possible" to play their rescheduled home URC clash with Leinster at Thomond Park at the end of May.
URC chiefs have confirmed the rescheduling of five fixtures involving Irish and Scottish derbies that were postponed over the festive period due to Covid-19 cases.
With Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh originally due to play Leinster and Munster in round 18, those games will now be played on February 11 to allow the Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors and Munster v Leinster games to take place on the final weekend of the regular season on the weekend of May 20/21/22.
However Munster say they are "exhausting all avenues" to find a solution for the game that is being rescheduled from St Stephen's Day, as Ed Sheeran is playing gigs at Thomond Park on May 5, 7 and 8.
Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan commented: “As Thomond Park is hosting Ed Sheeran concerts in early May we are currently reviewing the feasibility of playing a game on the pitch two weeks later.
“In meeting all requirements and prioritising our commercial partners, 10-Year Ticket Holders, and Season Ticket Holders we will do everything possible in exhausting all avenues to play the game at Thomond Park.”
In a statement, URC said it is working with Munster to confirm a venue for the fixture.
URC tournament director David Jordan said: “This is an innovative solution to help keep two derby matches outside of the Six Nations window and it is a great credit to all of the teams and broadcasters involved for their willingness to work with us in this situation.
“In these circumstances we hope that the fans of these teams will look forward to the derby games in round 18 where so much will be at stake ahead of URC quarter-finals.
"Of course, given the number of URC teams involved in EPCR knock-out fixtures it has not been possible to keep all of our derby games out of the Six Nations window, but as we continue to reschedule matches we hope to have another positive update shortly.”
Rescheduled URC Fixtures
Friday, February 11
Leinster v Edinburgh, RDS Arena, 6pm
Glasgow Warriors v Munster, Scotstoun, 8.15pm
Friday, March 18
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh, 19:35
Weekend of May 20/21/22 (details to be confirmed)
Munster v Leinster
Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors
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