Munster v Bayonne: Kick-off time, TV and live stream details for European Champions Cup game

Munster begin their European Champions Cup campaign with a visit from Bayonne this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game.

Where and when is it on?

The match takes place on Saturday at Thomond Park in Limerick with a 5.30pm kick-off.

Where can I watch the game?

The game will be shown live on RTE 2 and TNT Sports 3. The game is also being streamed live on the RTE Player and on discovery+.

What can I read and listen to in the build-up on Independent.ie?

There’s a new format in place for this season’s competition and we’ve all the details on the changes for you alongside Rúaidhrí O’Connor’s tournament preview .

Munster’s warm up for the Champions Cup couldn’t have gone much better after they blew Glasgow away last weekend and we’ve details on that win below. However, the Southern province have been dealt a big blow ahead of an important run of games, as Jean Kleyn has been ruled out until the new year with an eye issue. And Rúaidhrí has also been talking to Munster’s Tom Ahern.

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by referee Wayne Barnes to look back on his eventful career.

The Englishman recently called time on his refereeing career after taking charge of the World Cup final, and Barnes gives a fascinating insight into what it's like officiating the biggest game in rugby.

The life of a top official, the TMO bunker and what it's like refereeing Johnny Sexton is all up for discussion too.

Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

What are the odds?

Munster are massive favourites at 1/50 with Bayonne 22/1 and the draw is 50/1.