What TV channel is Ulster versus Connacht on? Stream, kick-off time and odds for URC interpro
THE festive interpros kick-off this evening with Connacht travelling up to Ravenhill.
The two teams are coming into it in contrasting mood as while Ulster got a win in the Champions Cup last week versus Racing 92, Connacht shipped 55 points away to Saracens.
Here's everything you need to know about tonight's match-up:
It will get going at 7.35pm.
It will be shown on TG4 and BBC Two as well as Premier Sports 1 so you do have the free streaming option afforded by the TG4 Player.
Ulster: Mike Lowry; Rob Baloucoune, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale; Jake Flannery, John Cooney; Andy Warwick, Tom Stewart, Marty Moore; Kieran Treadwell, Iain Henderson (capt); Matty Rea, Sean Reffell, Nick Timoney
Replacements: John Andrew, Steven Kitshoff, Tom O'Toole, Al O’Connor, Dave Ewers, Nathan Doak, Jude Postlethwaite, Will Addison
Connacht: Mack Hansen; Shayne Bolton, Tom Farrell, Bundee Aki, Byron Ralston; Jack Carty (capt), Caolin Blade; Denis Buckley, Tadgh McElroy, Finlay Bealham; Darragh Murray, Joe Joyce; Cian Prendergast, Shamus Hurley-Langton, Sean O'Brien
Replacements: Dave Heffernan, Peter Dooley, Jack Aungier, Gavin Thornbury, Conor Oliver, Michael McDonald, JJ Hanrahan, Shane Jennings
Dan McFarland's men are 10 point favourites at 2/7 while the visitors are 7/2.
A draw is set at 28/1.
Pete Wilkins wishes it could be Christmas every day.
The Connacht coach reckons the festive fixture list has been the kindest he has encountered but now his side must deliver some good hidings.
The Westerners will return from Belfast after the URC derby with Ulster and enjoy four days off before gathering at the Sportsground on December 27.
Wilkins said: “Coming back will be like a normal Monday-to-Saturday routine leading into the Munster game on January 1.
“It’s the best flow of training days and rest days I have experienced over a Christmas break.
“But now we need to go and use that schedule.”
Wilkins has made seven changes from the side that lost to Saracens, with Mack Hansen on the wing.
Denis Buckley, Tadhg McElroy and Finlay Bealham form the front row, with Joe Joyce in the second row.
Shamus Hurley-Langton and Seán O’Brien come into the back row.
