The fixture details for the opening 12 rounds of the new Rabo Pro-12 season have been confirmed.

Defending champions Leinster will be involved in the opening game of the new campaign as they travel to face the Scarlets on Friday, September 6th with a 7.05pm kick-off at Parc y Scarlets.

Ulster are also involved in the opening night as they visit the Dragons from 7.15pm at Rodney Parade.

Connacht and Munster will both be playing their opening matches at home on Saturday, September 7th.

Connacht host Zebre at the Sportsground from 5pm while Munster host Edinburgh at Musgrave Park from 7.15pm.

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