Televised League Fixtures Confirmed For New Year
John Feehan, Rabodirect PRO12 Chief Executive, has confirmed the live television fixtures for round 13 (January 6-7) through to the round 19 (March 30-31).
“We are very pleased that rugby fans can continue to see top quality rugby on free-to-air terrestrial TV in both their native language and in English in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.’ said John Feehan.
“I am also delighted to be able to advise that we have recently secured a TV deal in Italy with RAI and they will be covering live all matches in Italy, some of which will also be shown live in other territories.
“There are some great games to look forward to in the New Year: big local derbies such as Cardiff Blues v Scarlets will be live on S4C on March 24 and a week later, Munster v Leinster will be shown live on RTÉ.
“In round 22, where all matches are required to be played simultaneously, the kick-off arrangements for these matches are that they will be played on Saturday May 5 at 6.30pm (7.30pm in Italy).
“It should lead to a fitting finale for what is so far proving to be a very successful first season for the RaboDirect PRO12.”
Commenting on the support for the first eight rounds, Feehan added: “I am delighted to announce that the TV audiences for the RaboDirect PRO12 to date are up on last season and match tickets sold are on par with like for like games in 2010/11.
“Also I am happy to report that ‘traditional’ media coverage has been really excellent plus our website hits, Facebook likes and Twitter followers are ahead of target. This is very important considering the recent Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
“I would like to pay tribute to our new sponsors RaboDirect who have strongly supported their sponsorship across all areas, as they promised they would.
“And finally I would like to offer my congratulations to all the RaboDirect PRO12 teams and clubs in their recent European matches and we look forward to many more thrilling games in the RaboDirect PRO12 in the months ahead.”
RABODIRECT PRO12 TELEVISED FIXTURES:
ROUND 13 –
Friday, January 6 – Date and time tbc – Cardiff Blues v Leinster, Cardiff City Stadium
Friday, January 6 – 7.30pm – Edinburgh v Ulster, Murrayfield
Friday, January 6 – 7.05pm – Newport Gwent Dragons v Ospreys, Rodney Parade (BBC W)
Saturday, January 7 – 4.15pm – Aironi Rugby v Connacht, Stadio Zaffanella (RAI)
Saturday, January 7 – 8.15pm – Munster v Benetton Treviso, Thomond Park (TG4 or RTÉ)
Saturday, January 7 – 6.15pm – Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors, Parc y Scarlets (S4C)
ROUND 14 –
Thursday, February 9 – 7.05pm – Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, Firhill Stadium (BBC W)
Thursday, February 9 – 7.05pm – Leinster v Benetton Treviso, the RDS (RTÉ)
Friday, February 10 – 7.30pm – Cardiff Blues v Connacht, Cardiff City Stadium
Friday, February 10 – 7.35pm – Edinburgh v Ospreys, Murrayfield (BBC ALBA)
Friday, February 10 – 7.05pm – Ulster v Newport Gwent Dragons, Ravenhill (BBC NI)
Sunday, February 12 – 3pm – Aironi Rugby v Munster, Stadio Zaffanella (RAI)
ROUND 15 –
Friday, February 17 – Date and time tbc – Cardiff Blues v Ulster, Cardiff City Stadium
Friday, February 17 – 7.35pm – Leinster v Scarlets, the RDS (TG4)
Friday, February 17 – Date and time tbc – Ospreys v Aironi Rugby, Liberty Stadium
Saturday, February 18 – 4.15pm – Benetton Treviso v Munster, Stadio di Monigo (RAI)
Saturday, February 18 – 5.30pm – Connacht v Glasgow Warriors, the Sportsground (TG4)
Saturday, February 18 – 6.30pm – Newport Gwent Dragons v Edinburgh, Rodney Parade (S4C)
ROUND 16 –
Thursday, February 23 – 7.35pm – Scarlets v Benetton Treviso, Parc y Scarlets (S4C)
Friday, February 24 – 7.30pm – Connacht v Edinburgh, the Sportsground
Friday, February 24 – 7.05pm – Munster v Cardiff Blues, Thomond Park (RTÉ)
Friday, February 24 – 7.05pm – Ulster v Ospreys, Ravenhill (BBC NI)
Saturday, February 25 – 6pm – Glasgow Warriors v Leinster, Firhill Stadium (BBC ALBA)
Friday, February 24 – Date and time tbc – Aironi Rugby v Newport Gwent Dragons, Stadio Zaffanella
ROUND 17 –
Friday, March 2 – 7pm – Aironi Rugby v Leinster, Stadio Zaffanella (RAI)
Friday, March 2 – 7.05pm – Ospreys v Glasgow Warriors, Liberty Stadium (BBC W)
Friday, March 2 – 7.30pm – Scarlets v Connacht, Parc y Scarlets
Friday, March 2 – 7.05pm – Ulster v Edinburgh, Ravenhill (BBC NI)
Saturday, March 3 – 4.15pm – Benetton Treviso v Cardiff Blues, Stadio di Monigo (RAI)
Saturday, March 3 – 6.30pm – Newport Gwent Dragons v Munster, Rodney Parade (S4C)
ROUND 18 –
Friday, March 23 – 7.30pm – Edinburgh v Newport Gwent Dragons, Murrayfield
Friday, March 23 – 7.35pm – Glasgow Warriors v Aironi Rugby, Firhill Stadium (BBC ALBA)
Friday, March 23 – 7.05pm – Leinster v Ospreys, the RDS (RTÉ)
Saturday, March 24 – 4.15pm – Benetton Treviso v Ulster, Stadio di Monigo (RAI)
Saturday, March 24 – 6.30pm – Cardiff Blues v Scarlets, Cardiff City Stadium (S4C)
Saturday, March 24 – 7.45pm – Connacht v Munster, the Sportsground (TG4)
ROUND 19 –
Friday, March 30 – 7.35pm – Edinburgh v Scarlets, Murrayfield (BBC ALBA)
Friday, March 30 – Date and time tbc – Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues, Firhill Stadium
Friday, March 30 – 7.15pm – Newport Gwent Dragons v Connacht, Rodney Parade
Friday, March 30 – 7.05pm – Ulster v Aironi Rugby, Ravenhill (BBC NI)
Saturday, March 31 – 7.30pm – Munster v Leinster, Thomond Park (RTÉ)
Saturday, March 31 – 6.30pm – Ospreys v Benetton Treviso, Liberty Stadium (S4C)
* All kick-offs are local time
** In round 13 the home match involving Cardiff Blues (Cardiff Blues v Leinster), and in round 15 the home matches involving Cardiff Blues (Cardiff Blues v Ulster) and the Ospreys (Ospreys v Aironi) cannot be confirmed at this stage as venue availability is not yet known due to possible FA Cup involvement by their respective home football teams
*** Secondary live TV coverage and any outstanding non-TV games will be confirmed as soon as possible
**** All fixtures, venues and broadcast schedules are subject to change