Munster get the Blues on a Sunday night

Rugby: Their minds may focused on Biarritz in the Heineken Cup this weekend, but Munster at least now know when they will face…

Rugby:Their minds may focused on Biarritz in the Heineken Cup this weekend, but Munster at least now know when they will face the Cardiff Blues in the last round of the Magners League after the fixtures were finalised this afternoon.

That both sides are bidding to claim the fourth and semi-final berth should ensure a huge occasion at the Cardiff City Stadium with the match handed Sunday evening kick-off (6.15pm) on May 9th.

Under tournament rules, any games that affect qualification for the play-offs must kick-off on same date at the same time. As such, Edinburgh, the only other side still able to qualify for the knock-out stages, will meet Leinster at the RDS the same evening.

Leinster, the Ospreys and Glasgow have already booked their place in the play-offs but have yet to secure a home draw.

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Friday, May 7th
Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors, Parc y Scarlets (7.05pm)
Ulster v Connacht, Ravenhill (7.30 pm)

Sunday, May 9th
Cardiff v Munster, Cardiff City Stadium (6.15pm)
Leinster v Edinburgh, RDS Dublin (6.15pm)

To be confirmed
Ospreys v Newport Gwent Dragons at Liberty Stadium

* The semi-finals will take place the weekend of May 14th-16th
* The final is on Saturday, May 29th.