Munster and Llanelli Scarlets will launch this season's Heineken Cup quarter-final schedule with a Friday night showdown at Stradey Park.

Tournament organisers European Rugby Cup (ERC) announced the dates and kick-off
times today, which also includes heavyweights of the English scene, Wasps and Leicester, playing on different days.

Llanelli's clash with reigning European champions Munster takes place on Friday, March 30th at 7.30pm, with Wasps hosting Leinster the following day at 5.45pm.

A Sunday double-header then begins with Northampton's away tie against Biarritz
in San Sebastian (1pm Irish time), followed by Leicester entertaining Stade
Francais at 3.30pm.

Heineken Cup: Quarter-final dates, venues and times

March 30th: Llanelli Scarlets v Munster (Stradey Park 7.30pm)
March 31st: Wasps v Leinster (Adams Park 5.45pm)
April 1st: Biarritz v Northampton  (Estadio Anoeta 1pm - IT)
April 1st: Leicester v Stade Francais  (Welford Road 3.30pm)