Munster v Glasgow Warriors: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news

by RugbyLAD Team · September 25, 2026

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Round 1.

Munster begin their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Diarmuid Barron captains the home side, with JJ Hanrahan starting at out-half and Academy scrum-half Ben O’Donovan making his first start.

Glasgow are led by Stafford McDowall.

What time is Munster v Glasgow Warriors?

Munster v Glasgow kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday, 26 September at Thomond Park in Limerick. The kick-off time is the same in Ireland and the UK.

What TV channel is Munster v Glasgow Warriors on?

The match is live on Premier Sports 1 in Ireland and the UK. It is also listed on URC.tv, subject to availability in your country.

Munster v Glasgow Warriors team news

Hanrahan and O’Donovan form Munster’s half-back partnership, with Alex Nankivell and Seán O’Brien starting in midfield. Barron is joined by Michael Milne and Kieran Brookes in the front row.

Glasgow have named Dan Lancaster at out-half alongside George Horne. McDowall captains the side from the centre, while Rory Darge and Matt Fagerson start in the back row.

Munster team

Starting XV: Mike Haley; Diarmuid Kilgallen, Alex Nankivell, Seán O’Brien, Ben O’Connor; JJ Hanrahan, Ben O’Donovan; Michael Milne, Diarmuid Barron (captain), Kieran Brookes; Evan O’Connell, Fineen Wycherley; Jack O’Donoghue, Alex Kendellen, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Marnus van der Merwe, Josh Wycherley, Michael Ala’alatoa, Brian Gleeson, John Hodnett, Jake O’Riordan, Charlie O’Shea, Dan Kelly.

Glasgow Warriors team

Starting XV: Josh McKay; Kyle Rowe, Ollie Smith, Stafford McDowall (captain), Jamie Dobie; Dan Lancaster, George Horne; Patrick Schickerling, Gregor Hiddleston, Murphy Walker; Gregor Brown, Max Williamson; Ally Miller, Rory Darge, Matt Fagerson.

Replacements: Seb Stephen, Nathan McBeth, Sam Talakai, Scott Cummings, Angus Fraser, Macenzzie Duncan, Callum Reidy, Bayley Kuenzle.