FRIDAY: MAGNERS LEAGUE:Connacht v Benetton Treviso, the Sportsground (7.05); Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Blues, Murrayfield (7.30); Leinster v Scarlets, RDS (7.35); Ulster v Aironi, Ravenhill (7.05).
SATURDAY
ULSTER BANK ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE (2.30)
DIVISION ONE B: Dungannon v Buccaneers, Stevenson Park (2.00).
DIVISION TWO: Ballymena v Thomond, Eaton Park; Corinthians v UCD, Corinthian Park; DLSP v Ballynahinch, Kirwan Park.
DIVISION THREE: NUIM Barnhall v Suttonians, Parsonstown.
BRITISH AND IRISH CUP QUARTER-FINAL: Bedford Blues v Leinster, Goldington Road (3:00, tbc).
ULSTER SENIOR LEAGUE(2.30): Rainey Old Boys v Ards, Hatrick Park; Instonians v Belfast Harlequins, Shaws Bridge; Malone v Banbridge, Gibson Park.
MAGNERS LEAGUE: Munster v Newport Gwent Dragons, Musgrave Park (7.30); Ospreys v Glasgow Warriors, Liberty Stadium (5.30).