Ulster to host Leinster in Celtic quarters

The quarter-final draw for the inaugural Celtic Cup has produced an all-Irish affair as Ulster will host Leinster in the knock…

The quarter-final draw for the inaugural Celtic Cup has produced an all-Irish affair as Ulster will host Leinster in the knock-out competition.

While Ulster where one of the teams to receive a bye into the last eight, Leinster overcame Neath/Swansea 35-21 in Donnybrook at the weekend to set up the eagerly anticipated clash at Ravenhill.

Elsewhere, Connacht will travel to Wales to take on the Llanelli Scarlets after Michael Bradley's men defeated Scottish side Borders by a narrow 26-21 margin at the weekend.

Munster also received a bye into the last eight and will now travel to Glasgow after the Scottish side defeated the Celtic Warriors 19-9.

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In the final fixture Edinburgh host Cardiff in the Scottish capital after both teams received byes.

All three Irish provinces will be in action on Friday, October 3rd with the Munster's clash against Glasgow to be shown live on TG4. Edinburgh v Cardiff will take place the following day.

Celtic Cup quarter-final draw:

Llanelli Scarlets v Connacht
Ulster v Leinster Lions
Glasgow v Munster
Edinburgh v Cardiff Blues