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Vincent Whelan

What TV channel is Leinster vs Munster on? Kick-off time, streaming info and odds for URC interprovincial

The URC regular season closes out with a Leinster-Munster battle this weekend.

Having locked up the first seed already, Leo Cullen can rest his A-team as they prioritise staying fresh ahead of their Champions Cup final date with La Rochelle.

Here's everything you need to know about this latest installment in Irish rugby's biggest rivalry.

When is it on and what time is kick-off?

The two sides will renew acquaintances on Saturday May 21 with kick-off set for 7.15 pm. The Aviva stadium is the venue.

What TV channel is it on and can I stream it?

It'll be shown live on TG4 with their broadcast starting at 6.40. So you also have the option of streaming it through the TG4 Player.

Premier Sports 2 will also be showing it.

What are the odds?

Since The Blues are expected to field a weakened team, the visitors are favoured to win at 4/9 while the home team are 15/8.

Meanwhile a draw is available at 33/2.

Quotes corner

Johann van Graan won't risk Peter O'Mahony if he's not fully fit to face Leinster.

While guaranteed a play-off spot, the Reds could fall to sixth and out of the top seedings depending on results this weekend.

Two of their best backs, Damian de Allende and Simon Zebo, are definitely out for the Lansdowne Road clash with chest injuries.

"I’m not even going to put them in that position," said van Graan. "They won’t recover in time."

He is optimistic about Mike Haley's chances, having come through his graduated return to play processes.

But Munster could do with a strong pack to set a foundation on Saturday and they have doubts over some key men.

O'Mahony performed heroics for the Reds in their Champions Cup quarter-final loss to Toulouse but came off with a 'persistent stinger'.

Van Graan will be guided by the province's medics before making a final decision on his skipper for the final regular round encounter at the Aviva Stadium.

"He’s taken a few knocks over the last few weeks," said the Munster head coach. "We’ll take our time in the week and I’m only going to guys this week that are 100%.

"In three weeks time there's a guaranteed quarter-final, and I have to look at the big picture again.

"Obviously we want Pete to play but if guys come through training, I’m going to pick them - if not, I’m not going to risk them this weekend."

If O'Mahony doesn't make it, the availability of Gavin Coombes becomes more important. Coombes returned to training on Monday after undergoing ankle surgery last month.

“Coombesy is incredibly important to our group," acknowledged van Graan. "I’d love to pick him but it’s definitely not a guarantee that he’ll play.”

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