When and where the rugby interpros take place this Christmas

THE RUGBY interpro derbies that take place over Christmas are some of the most highly anticipated games of the entire season. 

All four provinces are in action against each other during the festive period. 

ULSTER V CONNACHT

WHEN: Friday, December 22. Kick-off is at 7:35pm.

WHERE: Kingspan stadium, Belfast. 

TICKETS: There are still tickets available for this clash in Belfast. 

WHERE TO WATCH: Coverage begins at 7:15pm on TG4. The game will also be shown on Premier Sports 1 from 7:00pm.

MUNSTER V LEINSTER 

WHEN: St Stephen's Day, Tuesday, December 26. Kick-off is at 7:35pm

WHERE: Thomond Park, Limerick 

TICKETS: This fixture is completely sold-out with a full house of 25,600 supporters expected to attend the eagerly-anticipated clash.

WHERE TO WATCH: Coverage of this game begins at 7:00pm on RTÉ 2. 

CONNACHT V MUNSTER 

WHEN:New Year's Day, Monday, January 1. Kick-off is at 3:00pm.

WHERE: Sportsground, Galway

TICKETS: This is Munster's second sold-out game over the festive period. 

WHERE TO WATCH: Coverage begins at 2:30pm on TG4. 

LEINSTER V ULSTER

WHEN: New Year's Day, Monday, January 1. Kick-off is at 5:15pm

WHERE: RDS Stadium, Dublin

TICKETS: Tickets are still available for this fixture 

WHERE TO WATCH: RTÉ 2 is showing this game from 5:00pm.