Leinster have won three of their last four games in all competitions, and have won their last nine home matches at the RDS in the Magners League since Munster won there, 18-0, on 28 September 2008.

Ulster's only win in their last four encounters was 23-13 at home to Stade Français in the European Cup on 12 December. The Ulstermen have lost their last three away games since beating Connacht 30-6 in Galway on 25 September.

Ulster's most recent victory on Leinster soil was 26-15 at Donnybrook in the Interprovincial Championship on 13 August 1999.

RDS, Dublin, 5.30pm Kick Off
Referee: George Clancy (IRFU, 34th League game)
Assistant Referees: J Lacey (IRFU), L Colgan (IRFU)
TMO: Jude Quinn (IRFU)

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