Ulster v Munster - Fixture Confirmed for 29th April

It means a congested end to the season for Ulster who have five Magners League matches remaining but represents an opportunity to claim some vital league points with every game is now crucial for Ulster who are aiming to secure their future in the Heineken Cup.

The rearranged date means that the Ulster team will play two home games within the space of four days, so the players now more than ever need your support at Ravenhill for this fixture.

The mood in the camp remains upbeat and the players are pleased to have the fixture confirmed so they can get the training mix right, Ulster Captain Rory Best said this today,

"Our games against Munster are always massive and we are pleased now that we have dates confirmed so we can get on with preparation. We have four home games left and each one is vital for this season and seasons ahead. We know that Tuesday evening isn't a traditional Ravenhill night but we hope that our supporters will come along and recreate the infamous Friday night Ravenhill Roar!"

With former European Champions Munster playing in the Heineken Cup Semi Final against Saracens just two days before the game, Ulster will be hoping to collect some vital points against the southern province before the final run of the games at Ravenhill.

Chief Executive Michael Reid said; "There were over 12,000 tickets sold initially for the game on the 4th January and hopefully when supporters take into account the fact that we are playing our interprovincial rivals and with so much at stake for Ulster in terms of our position in the Magners League table, it won't matter that the game is going to be played on a Tuesday - it's a perfect opportunity to claim a scalp from one of the sides in contention for Heineken Cup success this season and boost our League points as well."

If you hold a ticket for this match dated 4th January please be advised that it will now be valid for the 29th April will not need to be re-issued.

The refund period for this game was held in advance of final confirmation of the date and no further refunds will be processed for this match.

Michael Reid said; "Some supporters have queried why were offered the refund period in February before we knew whether we were playing on a Friday or a Tuesday and quite simply it's down to administrative constraints and the fact that in a very congested end to the season we will be playing, and selling tickets for, four home games in the space of five weeks.

In an ideal world we would have waited until now before offering refunds but we were also conscious that we'd been holding on the people's money, in some cases, since before the Christmas break and so wanted to get the process started. We were very upfront and advised supporters that if they didn't think they would be able to make the match on either of those days then they should refund their ticket if they didn't want to potentially lose out on their money. The refund process was publicised in the press in editorial and in the form of an advert, it was highlighted on our website, we contacted supporters by email, we accepted refunds in the post and at the counter during the week, on late night opening and after matches, but by and large most of our supporters were prepared to come to Ravenhill on the Tuesday if need be and I hope they realise just what it means to the team."

If you weren't able to get a ticket for the original date in January there are just under 1000 terrace tickets available to purchase - they'll go on sale this Friday night immediately after the Connacht match and any remaining will be sold next week.

As Rory said, playing on a Tuesday will make a change but the day makes this game no less important for the Ulstermen and we're looking forward to seeing you at Ravenhill on the 29th April.

Important Ticket Information

Q: I can't attend the match on either of those dates - can I get a refund?
A: THE REFUND PERIOD FOR THIS FIXTURE HAS NOW CLOSED.
Refunds were available from Tuesday 12th Feb - Fri 22nd February.

Q: I want to attend the game no matter what day it's played, is the ticket still valid?
A: Yes. Any tickets issued for the match to be played on 4th January which was subsequently postponed are valid.

Q: My ticket is for the Memorial Stand - will it still be in operation for this game?
A: If you hold a ticket for the Memorial Stand please contact the office on 028 9049 3222. The Memorial Stand is no longer in place at Ravenhill as it was booked only until the end of February and is unavailable.

Ulster Rugby ran a refund/exchange period for Memorial Stand ticket holders from the 10th - 21st March, however, if you did not refund or exchange your ticket please contact the office for options on 028 9049 3222.

Q: I didn't get a ticket for the January date - can I buy one now?
A: Yes, remaining tickets for Ulster v Munster will go on sale this Friday night immediately after the final whistle in the Ulster v Connacht match from the Ravenhill Ticket Office.