Champions: Munster shocked Stormers to lift the title in May

URC champions Munster will begin their title defence on Saturday October 21 when they host the Sharks from Durban at 17.15 in Thomond Park.
In Wales, Dragons RFC will host Edinburgh and Cardiff welcome Benetton to the Arms Park. The following day the Bulls take on Scarlets before a clash between two of last season’s play-off sides as Leinster visit Scotstoun to take on Glasgow Warriors.
After a two-year window of home or away fixtures against non-Shield opponents, the sequencing has been refreshed. The home and aw...