It is less than two weeks since professional rugby returned in Ireland, and already we are into the business end of the season with this weekend’s Pro14 semi-finals.

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Two rounds of interprovincial fixtures were a nice way for players and supporters to ease their way back in – four meaningful matches with the right amount of needle and a surprising lack of rust.

Leinster and Munster was the first game back on Irish soil since the restart, and the two provinces meet again on Friday night in what is now a season-defining clash.

In the blue corner stand champions-elect Leinster. They are yet to lose a game this season, a run which includes 15 wins out of 15 in the Pro14, and six wins from six in the Champions Cup.

In the red corner, and bidding to spoil Leinster’s hopes of an unbeaten season, are Munster. Johann van Graan’s side are without silverware since 2011 and have developed an unhappy knack of losing in semi-finals.

It’s a seriously heavyweight fixture between two rivals who will both be desperate for victory, despite the unfamiliar circumstances. Add in Ulster’s semi-final clash against Edinburgh and it makes for an intriguing weekend of rugby.

Here is everything you need to know.

Leinster Rugby take on Munster Rugby in the Guinness PRO14 semi-final on Saturday, 4 September, at Aviva Stadium (KO 7.35pm).

The Official Leinster Supporters’ Club (OLSC) has compiled the following broadcast information:

Ireland: LIVE on eir Sport 1 from 7.35pm, also LIVE on the eir Sport Facebook page, with deferred coverage on TG4 from 9.35pm, LIVE on RTÉ Radio One.
UK: LIVE on Premier Sports 1 from 7pm

Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Canada & Italy: LIVE on DAZN from 7.35pm
USA: LIVE or On Demand on ESPN+

New Zealand: LIVE on Sky Sports (Please check your local area for coverage time)
Asia & Australia: LIVE on Rugby Pass TV

(Please check your local area for coverage time)
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