How to Stream: The match will be streamed live on the RTÉ Player in Ireland, the Premier Sports Player in the UK, and SuperSport Now in South Africa.
Background
Leinster and Munster are two of the most successful rugby teams in Ireland, and they have a long and storied rivalry. The two teams have met 222 times in competitive matches, with Leinster winning 130, Munster winning 64, and 28 matches being drawn.
The two teams have met in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals on three previous occasions, with Leinster winning all three matches. The most recent meeting between the two teams was in the 2022 semi-finals, with Leinster winning 34-15.
Leinster
Leinster are the defending champions of the United Rugby Championship, and they are the favorites to win the competition again this season. The team has been in excellent form this season, and they have won 19 of their 21 matches in all competitions.
Leinster's strength lies in their pack, which is one of the best in the world. The team has a number of world-class players in the forwards, including Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, and Josh van der Flier.
Leinster's backs are also very talented, and they have a number of players who can score tries, including Robbie Henshaw, Garry Ringrose, and James Lowe.
Munster
Munster are the second-most successful team in the United Rugby Championship, and they have won the competition twice in the past three years. The team has been in good form this season, and they have won 16 of their 21 matches in all competitions.
Munster's strength lies in their backs, which are one of the most exciting in the world. The team has a number of world-class players in the backs, including Keith Earls, Conor Murray, and Simon Zebo.
Munster's forwards are also very talented, and they have a number of players who can win the ball at the breakdown, including Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne.
Prediction
This is a match that could go either way, but Leinster are the slight favorites. The team has more experience and more quality in their squad, and they are the defending champions. However, Munster are a very good team, and they will be determined to upset the odds.
I predict that Leinster will win the match by a narrow margin.