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What time and TV channel is Connacht v Ulster on today in URC? Stream info, betting odds and more
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Despite Round a narrow defeat to Leinster, Ulster sit in fifth position and within striking distance of the top four positions
Here is everything you need to know about the interprovincial URC derby:
- When is the game? Saturday, December 27th, 5.30pm
- Where is the game? Dexcom Stadium, Galway
- Where do they stand? Despite Round 7’s narrow defeat to Leinster, Ulster sit in fifth position and within striking distance of the top four positions. Connacht sit in ninth spot after two wins from six, with Stuart Lancaster’s side aiming to propel themselves up the table with a win in front of their home support..
- Team News: Denis Buckley is set to move to second in Connacht’s all-time appearance list after being named in Stuart Lancaster’s side for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash. Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has made six changes for the game. Connacht: Sam Gilbert, Daniel Ryan, Cathal Forde, Bundee Ali, Finn Treacy, Jack Carty, Ben Murphy, Denis Buckley, Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Joe Joyce, David O’Connor, Josh Murphy, Cian Prendergast (C), Sean Jansen. Ulster: Jacob Stockdale, Werner Kok, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Zac Ward, Jack Murphy, Conor McKee, Sam Crean, Tom Stewart, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, Cormac Izuchukwu, David McCann, Nick Timoney (C), Juarno Augustus
- Is the game on TV? The game will be shown live on TG4 and Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv and can also be streamed on those sites.
- Bettings odds: Connacht 10/11 Ulster 10/11 Draw 20/1
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